Robi Domingo's girlfriend Maiqui Pineda is now officially Mrs. Domingo.
The couple's matrimonial ceremony took place in the scenic setting of Pulilan, Bulacan, surrounded by loved ones and closest friends.
The other half in this ever-blooming tale of love is a beautiful and radiant figure whom Robi feels lucky to have in his life.
Let's meet Maiqui.
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EARLY LIFE
Maiqui, born Micaela Paola Pineda on April 26, 1991 in Quezon City, is a Taurus in her early 30s.
FAMILY
Her familial roots, as depicted in the social media posts of her aunt Patty Pineda, the owner of The Seven Pantry, reveal a family predominantly comprised of strong and vibrant women.
Maiqui's formative years were spent in the nurturing company of her mother, Ria Pineda, and her older sister, Sammy P. Barrera.
Family reunions captured in photographs often highlight Maritess Pineda, Maiqui's grandmother, as the revered matriarch, earning her the endearing title of "queen."
EDUCATION
Maiqui's early schooling spanned 14 years at Saint Pedro Poveda College from kindergarten through high school.
She completed her bachelor's degree in business administration and management at the Ateneo de Manila University, graduating in 2012.
Her academic credentials include a master's degree in management obtained from the Burgundy School of Business as well as certifications in Contemporary Art and Its Markets, Art/Art Studies, and Art Marketing, Public Relations, and Communications from the renowned Sotheby's Institute of Art.
CAREER
Soon after graduating from college, Maiqui joined the workforce in November 2012 as the assistant manager for Institutional Sales at the Maybank ATR Kim Eng Securities Inc., where she stayed for five years and five months.
Subsequently, she embraced a new professional home at independent asset management company ATRAM, serving as their wealth solutions manager for a duration of two years and nine months from September 2018 to May 2021.
Simultaneously in November 2018, Maiqui ventured into the realm of YouTube, taking on the role of digital video content producer for Robi's YouTube channel.
This collaborative journey also extended to creating financial educational videos for the FQ Mom YouTube Channel.
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Strengthening her foothold in the digital sphere, she became associated with the multimedia company Kroma Entertainment, contributing as a digital content creator from February to April 2022, under Nyma Talent Management.
Presently since July 2022, she has been overseeing the deposits and onboarding processes for the digital banking arm of SeaBank Philippines.
HOBBIES
Beyond the professional domain, Maiqui is an ardent lover of the outdoors, engaging in adventurous pursuits such as conquering mountaintops, hiking, trekking, wall climbing, and embarking on overseas trips with friends and her partner, Robi.
HEALTH ISSUE
Life threw an unexpected curveball when on August 3, 2023, Maiqui bravely shared her battle with dermatomyositis.
She wrote in her Instagram post then, published as is, "What was supposed to be an exciting year of wedding planning, preparing for a new home and working on my career, life had other plans for me… I got sick.
"I have a rare autoimmune disease called Dermatomyositis that causes muscle weakness, inflammation and a skin rash.
"I already started treatment, but the journey to recovery is far from over. There are good days but there are still bad days.
"I am hopeful that this is just temporary and I will work on getting better one day at a time."
PERSONAL LIFE
Robi proposed to Maiqui at the Shibuya Tokyo Crossing in Japan in November 2022.
He announced it on Instagram with this caption: "Officially off the market [wedding ring emoji]"
The engagement, marking four years of their relationship, set the stage for a wedding initially planned for 2023, but was moved to January 6, 2024.
Their intimate church wedding unfolded at the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Isidro Labrador, a 19th-century Baroque church nestled in Brgy. Poblacion, Pulilan, Bulacan.
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