Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano have captivated fans with their undeniable chemistry both on and off-cam, leaving many wondering about the *true* nature of their relationship. Despite years of speculation, however, the duo has remained tight-lipped, keeping their fans guessing whether they are more than just close ~love team partners.~
YouTube/Star MagicIn a 2022 interview, Donny referred to their connection as being in a "happy place," as they truly enjoy each other's company. However, a TikTok video featuring Belle with Vice Ganda sparked further speculation among netizens, who think that the actress just ~*low-key confirmed*~ their relationship.
It started when Vice asked Belle about Donny’s height. “Ang gwapo din na 6’1 yung jowa ano?” to which the actress answered, “Alam mo, maganda siya. Pero hindi siya maganda pag ginagawa kang patungan.”
“Sa mga Gen Z ano magandang tawagan pag jowa? Ano tawag mo kay Donny?” “Nato. Tink tawag niya sakin [for Tinkerbell],” the Gen Z star quips.
Their fans couldn’t help but notice that the actress didn’t ~deny~ their relationship this time around.
“Ahh so magjowa nga?” says one netizen.
“Galing mo talaga Meme! Napa-low-key confirmed tuloy!” says another.
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TikTokBelle also shared sweet anecdotes from their time filming Love Is Color Blind, revealing that Donny wrote her love letters and surprised her by leaving them under her door. She couldn't help but gush about her love team partner's *thoughtfulness* and considerate nature.
“Before nung bata pa ko binigyan na ako ng love letter. Pero nung nags-shoot kami ng Love Is Color Blind, nags-shoot [si Donny ng love letters] sa ilalim ng door ko,” she shares.
“Gentleman siya, tsaka selfless and considerate. Parang never niya akong hindi pinagbuksan ng pinto.” How adorable!
Despite the undeniable chemistry and closeness they share, however, Belle admitted that she envisions exploring other roles in the next 10 years. Nonetheless, she expressed a desire to continue working with Donny in the future.
“By then, we’d still want to work with each other. Pero syempre I would like to explore more.” Aww! Stay strong, you two!
