Ria Atayde, Zanjoe Marudo engage after year-and-a-half romance

Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo have announced their engagement on Instagram with photos from their vacation, marking almost two years since they confirmed their relationship.

Fellow celebrities including Maris Racal, Kaila Estrada, Jolina Magdangal, Rayver Cruz, Denise Laurel, Lovi Poe, Darren Espanto, and Janine Gutierrez have congratulated the couple.

Ria's mother Sylvia Sanchez confirmed the relationship in late 2022 during an interview with Korina Sanchez, expressing her full support.

The couple revealed their engagement ring featuring a rare hexagon cut diamond called lonsdaleite, accompanied by the caption 'Forever sounds good'.

Their relationship began as close friends before developing romantic feelings and was confirmed in January 2023 after dating speculations from August 2022.

Fans and fellow celebrities are excited about their engagement, with Ria expressing gratitude to Zanjoe for making her feel valued throughout their relationship.