From long-term romances to high-profile marriages, 2025 shocked fans as Philippine celebrity couples chose healing, honesty, and fresh beginnings. Here’s a closer look at the showbiz breakups that defined the year.
2025 showed that even the best love stories can change.
This year unfolded like a heartbreak anthology, with celebrity couples—some together for years, others newly married—choosing separation over staying in situations that no longer served them.
Despite the pain, many of these breakups were characterized by grace, maturity, and the courage to prioritize self-growth. Here’s a look at the celebrity splits that made 2025 one of the most emotionally charged years in local showbiz history.
Barbie Forteza and Jak Roberto
After seven years together, Barbie Forteza and Jak Roberto closed a meaningful chapter of their lives. Barbie confirmed their split through an emotional Instagram post early January, pairing throwback photos with a Dr. Seuss quote: “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”
She described their relationship as one filled with laughter, ramen dates, and deep love, adding that, sometimes, good things fall apart to make way for better ones. Since then, Barbie has been linked to her Kontrabida Academy co-star, Jameson Blake, after the two were spotted together at several fun runs.
Catriona Gray and Sam Milby
After months of speculation, Sam Milby finally confirmed in February that he and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray had gone their separate ways. In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Sam addressed the rumors directly with a simple but firm “No” when asked if they were still together.
He emphasized that they had always kept their relationship private, even during their engagement. Sam and Catriona publicly confirmed their romance in 2020 and announced their engagement in 2023, making the split especially heartbreaking for fans.
Kyline Alcantara and Kobe Paras
Kyline Alcantara confirmed her breakup with basketball star Kobe Paras during a candid interview with Boy Abunda last July. Despite the separation, Kyline spoke with gratitude and warmth.
“It was a beautiful experience. I am really happy. I am really loved,” she shared, explaining that their differences eventually led them in separate directions. Kyline added that the relationship taught her valuable lessons she would always treasure.
Heaven Peralejo and Marco Gallo
What began as a fan-favorite onscreen pairing turned into a real-life romance, but it also came to a quiet end. Heaven Peralejo confirmed her split with Marco Gallo while promoting “I Love You Since 1892.”
Calling it a mutual decision, Heaven assured fans that there was no bad blood between them. “We’re okay, we’re good friends,” she said, asking supporters of their former tandem, MarVen, to continue supporting them individually.
Mikee Quintos and Paul Salas
Mikee Quintos addressed her breakup with Paul Salas head-on during an episode of “Fast Talk With Boy Abunda.” She was quick to clear one thing up: there was no third party involved.
“Opo, hiwalay na kami, Tito,” she confirmed, adding that she carefully considered whether to speak publicly about the breakup, as it was a difficult and deeply personal decision.
Elisse Joson and McCoy De Leon
Elisse Joson and McCoy De Leon officially ended their relationship this year, a decision Elisse confirmed through an emotional Instagram post last July. The video featured clips of their family moments with daughter Felize, set to their rendition of “You Are My Sunshine.”
In her caption, Elisse shared that they did everything they could to make the relationship work, ultimately choosing peace and honesty for themselves and their child.
Klea Pineda and Katrice Kierulf
Klea Pineda revealed her breakup with girlfriend Katrice Kierulf in July, explaining that they reached a point where they needed to prioritize themselves individually.
Calling it a mutual decision, Klea admitted that they realized they were no longer helping each other grow. Since then, Klea has been linked to her “Open Endings” co-star Janella Salvador.
Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil
In one of the most talked-about confirmations of the year, Liza Soberano revealed that she and Enrique Gil had been broken up since 2022. She shared the revelation during her appearance on Sarah Bahbah’s “Can I Come In?” series.
Liza reflected on the complexities of love teams and admitted developing feelings for Enrique early on. Her confirmation marked the quiet end of LizQuen, one of the most iconic pairings of the past decade. Enrique has since been linked to beauty queen Franki Russell.
Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson
Star Magic confirmed in September that Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson had mutually decided to end their relationship. The agency asked the public to respect their decision and avoid spreading false narratives.
The two confirmed their romance in 2021, after years of speculation, with their relationship often scrutinized due to Gerald’s highly publicized past breakup.
Chie Filomeno and Jake Cuenca
Jake Cuenca addressed rumors surrounding his relationship with Chie Filomeno last October, saying there was no dramatic breakup but that the chapter was over.
“I really love that person deeply,” Jake shared during a press conference, emphasizing respect and gratitude despite the end of their relationship. Chie has since been linked to Cebuano businessman Matthew Lhuillier.
Ellen Adarna and Derek Ramsay
Perhaps the most explosive breakup revelation of 2025 came from Ellen Adarna. In a live Q&A last November, the actress alleged that husband Derek Ramsay cheated on her early in their relationship, backing her claims with chat screenshots.
Ellen questioned how trust could survive if betrayal happened during what she described as their “honeymoon stage,” leaving the public stunned by the rawness of her revelations.
A year of endings and new beginnings
While 2025 may be remembered as the year of celebrity breakups, it also highlighted something deeper: self-worth, honesty, and the courage to walk away when love no longer aligns. For many of these stars, the end of a relationship was not a failure, but the beginning of healing and transformation.
While painful, many of these breakups were marked by grace, maturity, and the courage to prioritize self-growth.
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