13 Filipino Celebrities Who Married Into High Society

True love: Even the walls of high society aren't high enough to prevent it. In fact, in the Philippines, several celebrities have found their hearts intertwined with those from the upper echelons of society. While the elite cling to status quo, these love stories have managed to conquer all. Here are some Filipino celebrities who married one-percenters.

Ella Pangilinan

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Ella Pangilinan, the daughter of Maricel Laxa and Anthony Pangilinan, married longtime boyfriend Enrique Lhuillier-Miranda.

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Erich Gonzales

Erich Gonzales married businessman Mateo Lorenzo in a low-key ceremony on March 23. Lorenzo is the son of industrialist Martin Ignacio Lorenzo whose family used to run and operate Del Monte Philippines and Pancake House.

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Alodia Gosiengfiao

Cosplayer, gamer, and social media influencer Alodia Gosiengfiao wed Christopher Quimbo who is currently the president and general manager of Calabria Company Limited, the makers of Novellino Wines. Novellino is, of course, the market-leading wine in the Philippines.

Sarah Geronimo

The country's pop princess married long-time beau, fellow actor Matteo Guidicelli in a super secret wedding early in 2020. Guidicelli is part Fernan through his mother's side. The Fernan clan is one of the most prominent families in Cebu.

Heart Evangelista

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Actress and artist Heart Evangelista said "I do" to Chiz Escudero, a prominent figure in Philippine politics, in 2015. The wedding was held in Balesin Island, Quezon Province, and it was a spectacle that was attended by family, friends, and prominent figures from both the entertainment and political arenas.

Maggie Wilson

The beauty queen turned tastemaker married real-estate mogul Victor Consunji in 2010. In 2021, she announced her separation from Consunji after 11 years of marriage.

Korina Sanchez

Korina Sanchez and Mar Roxas tied the knot back in 2009, making headlines across the Philippines. Sanchez made a name for herself as a seasoned journalist with a knack for sharp reporting forces while Roxas was more than a familiar face in the political arena.

Assunta de Rossi

The Hubog actress made headlines when she married politician and sugar tycoon Jules Ledesma in 2004. She was 21 years old; he was 44. Just last summer, the Italian-Filipino beauty announced she was pregnant after 16 years of marriage.

Nanette Medved

This real-life Darna and summa cum laude married Christopher Po in 1999 and renewed their vows in 2019 (she wore the same dress). She was appointed the first chairperson of the Po Family Council. The Pos are considered the 19th richest family in the Philippines. 

Richard Gomez

The former matinee idol and penis-painting mayor married model, Leyte haciendera, and incumbent congresswoman Lucy Torres in 1998.

Donna Cruz

The '90s singer wed opthalmologist Potenciano "Yong" Larrazabal in 1998. He comes from the illustrious Larrazabal family in Cebu.

Dawn Zulueta

The beauty of Palestinian descent married Davao's Antonio Lagdameo in 1997.

Criselda Cecilio

The former beauty queen and Zuma actress is the wife of Carlos "Honeyboy" Palanca III, chair of C.P. Holding Inc., Nine Dragons Development Corp., International Distillers Philippines Inc. and Philippine Koyo Bearing Corp.