Exes Klea Pineda, Katrice Kierulf attend Pride March 2026 with new partners
Exes Klea Pineda and Katrice Kierulf attended the Pride March 2026 at the University of the Philippines Diliman on Saturday, June 27, each seen with their respective new partners during the annual celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride.
Kierulf joined the motorcade alongside her new girlfriend, pilot Chezka Carandang, riding motorcycles decorated with Pride-themed elements as part of the event’s parade activities.
Pineda, on the other hand, appeared on stage with her rumored girlfriend, actress Janella Salvador, as well as their “Open Endings” co-star Jasmine Curtis-Smith. The trio performed Matilda’s “Porque” before Salvador later took over hosting duties from beauty queen Nicole Cordoves.
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Following the event, both pairs shared posts on social media featuring moments from Pride.
In a joint Instagram post with Pineda, Salvador wrote: “To being met with love, respect, and acceptance — never just tolerance. [rainbow emoji] HAPPY PRIDE!!!!!! #LoveL4ban,” alongside photos from the event, including an image of Pineda kissing Salvador on the cheek.
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Carandang, in a separate post with Kierulf, wrote: “exist loudly [lgbtq+ flag] can’t wait to share with you guys our first pride ride together,” alongside a carousel of photos from their motorcade participation.
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Last April, Kierulf and Carandang officially confirmed their relationship after sparking dating rumors earlier in the year.
Pineda and Kierulf dated for three years before confirming their split in July 2025. Pineda is now publicly linked to Salvador, though both have not formally detailed the status of their relationship.
Meanwhile, according to organizers, attendance at this year’s Pride March and LoveLaban Pride Festival reached more than 230,000 as of 7 p.m. at UP Diliman.
The figure does not include attendees at satellite venues in Maginhawa Street and Araneta City in Cubao. /ra
