IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Jericho Rosales’ love journey

Angelika dela Cruz, Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, Heart Evaneglista and Kaye Abad. Image: Instagram/@angelikadelacruz, @khsotto, @jerichorosalesofficial, @iamhearte, @kaye_abad

Jericho Rosales’ decades in the entertainment industry have made him one of the most admired local celebrities, hence the fans’ interest in his love life.

After the actor’s recent sighting with actress Janine Gutierrez, his love life has once again become a topic of discussion among showbiz fanatics who are witnesses to the highs and lows of his romantic relationships. 

While Rosales has yet to open up about his heart’s status, here’s a look back on his love journey.

Angelika dela Cruz

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Rosales and Angelika dela Cruz reportedly dated in 1999, during the height of their love team in the TV series “Esperanza.” In the series, Dela Cruz played the role of Cecille, the sister of Judy Ann Santos’ Esperanza, while Rosales portrayed her love interest Buboy.

However, their love story ended as Dela Cruz transferred from ABS-CBN to GMA.

Rumors of Rosales and Dela Cruz’ supposed child made rounds in showbiz spaces years later, but the actress stressed in a 2023 interview that there is no truth to this. 

Kai Palomares

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Rosales had a relationship with then model Kai Palomares, with whom he shares his 23-year-old son Santino. Santino stays with his mom but has been frequently bonding with the actor, who is often mistaken as his brother.

Kristine Hermosa

Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa | Images: Instagram/@jerichorosalesofficial, @khsotto

Rosales and Kristine Hermosa worked together on several hit projects including  “Pangako Sa’yo,” and in movies such as “Forevermore.” Their relationship reportedly began in 2000 and lasted until 2004.

In a 2009 interview, Rosales admitted he broke up with the actress because of the pressure in his career.

“Hindi ko lang kinaya ang pressure ng mga trabaho ng lahat… “Mayroon lang kaming mga issues noon ni Tin na hindi namin kinaya as partner[s]. I mean, I decided [na] siguro mas maganda maghiwalay muna tayo kasi nag-aaway na kami palagi,” he said.

Cindy Curleto

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Rosales and Cindy Curleto co-starred in the 2003 TV series “Ngayong Nandito Ka.” The pair dated for almost two years, until Curleto “left” the actor for Daniel Joseph Navalia, “the man who became the father of [her] children.”

Heart Evangelista

(From left) Heart Evangelista, Jericho Rosales. Images: Screengrab from Instagram/@iamhearte

Rosales and Heart Evangelista’s romance lasted for three years before they decided to part ways in 2008. Their relationship became among the most controversial ones at the time as the actress’ parents were known to have disapproved of Rosales. 

The actors worked together in the first and second installments of the fantasy drama “Ang Panday” from 2005 to 2006, and also starred as ex-partners in the 2008 show “Pangarap na Bituin.”

Since 2023, Rosales and Evangelista have reunited in several instances alongside their fellow celebrities. The actress-fashion personality also expressed her willingness to do a reunion project with Rosales.

Cesca Litton

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Years after his romantic relationship with Evangelista ended, Rosales dated Cesca Litton. Their breakup then made headlines in 2010, with Rosales describing Cesca as a “beautiful person inside out.”

“Nahanap ko talaga yung mabuting kaibigan kay Cesca. And I’m so proud and I’m so happy na gano’n din ang tingin niya sa akin,” the actor said months after their split.

“I’m very blessed to have her in my life. Right now, she’s a very good friend and I wish her all the best.”

Kim Jones

Jericho Rosales and Kim Jones. Image: Instagram/@jerichorosalesofficial

Rosales met his former wife, Filipino-British model Kim Jones, in 2011 at a dinner organized by their common friends. The pair didn’t click during their first meeting as Jones could not relate to the actor’s jokes, while the actor couldn’t understand her because of her thick accent.

Nonetheless, Rosales was immediately smote by Jones who felt the opposite and refused his invitation to meet several times. 

Rosales and Jones became officially in a relationship in October 2011, then tied the knot in May 2014. The pair’s marriage seemed going smoothly but it was later revealed that Rosales and Jones have been separated since sometime in 2019. 

Despite this, the former couple was still seen together doing relief work in Marikina and Cagayan from 2020 to 2021, and have been supportive of each other based on their Instagram exchanges.

Image: screengrab from YouTube/Bob Nicolas

Aside from his high-profile relationships, Rosales had also been romantically linked to several actresses including Kaye Abad and Kathryn Bernardo.

Kaye Abad

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Prior to dating Kristine Hermosa, Rosales had an almost love story with Abad whom the actor worked with in the 2003 TV series “Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas.”

“Maraming nakapaligid sa amin na ayaw,” Abad admitted at the time in an interview with the late entertainment veteran Ricky Lo. Despite this, Abad described Rosales as a “nice suitor.”

“He’d visit me at home in Cavite all the way from Antipolo where he lived. Whoever his girlfriend is is very lucky,” she added. “Mabait si Echo.”

While their romance was cut short, Abad said she had no regrets and that she was happy for the actor and his career.

Kathryn Bernardo

Kathryn Bernardo night jogging with Jericho Rosales | Images: Facebook/X/Joanne Canja

Rosales and Kathryn Bernardo were hounded by dating rumors after they were spotted in several instances together. Among these were when they had a night jog in a sports complex in Marikina, and when the actor attended Bernardo’s 28th birthday party and sang his version of Eraserheads’ “Ang Huling El Bimbo.”

A month later, showbiz insider-talent manager Ogie Diaz cited an anonymous source supposedly from the actress’ camp claiming that Rosales—alongside fellow actor Alden Richards—is courting Bernardo.

Dismissing such claims, Rosales said that it’s “too early” for him to find new love this year.”