It was in mid-2023 when showbiz fans started taking notice of Emilienne Vigier.
Her involvement with actor and Kapamilya heartthrob Joshua Garcia made many curious, prompting them to want to learn more about the French-Filipino golfer blessed with celebrity looks.
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Here are some facts about Emilienne, the woman who captured Joshua's heart, and in so doing, made many exclaim: "May nanalo na!"
EMILIENNE is French-Filipino
Emilienne Luciana Gabrielle T. Vigier is the daughter of Francois Vigier, a French national, and Filipina Luciana T. Vigier.
Her birthdate falls on June 10, 1998. Emilienne's astrological sign is Gemini.
THE SCHOOLS EMILIENNE ATTENDED
Based on a vlog she posted on YouTube in January 2021, Emilienne studied at the Lycée Français de Manille or the French International School Manila Inc. in Parañaque.
She attended Enderun College in Taguig for a year, then transferred to the College of St. Benilde in Manila to study Consular and Diplomatic Affairs.
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EMILIENNE RUNS A BAKESHOP
Emilienne opened an online bakery in November 2019. She named the business Luciana's Maison Baker after her mom.
Some of the items the bakery offers include cinnamon rolls, breads, chocolate chip cookies, granola, and sandwiches.
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She wrote about the challenges and rewards of running the venture in a June 26, 2020, Instagram post.
Wrote Emilienne (published as is): "I am not kidding when I say this is a one woman job. Bake, Clean, Pack, Reply to customers, Panic while sending orders because I feel like i made a mistake (like kulang), little sleep. REPEAT!!!! — just to show that even if i get tired, when all orders have been received, it is very rewarding."
EMILIENNE IS A PROFESSIONAL GOLFER
When she's not busy baking treats in the kitchen, you'll often find Emilienne competing on the golf course.
Playing golf is not merely a hobby for the French-Filipino stunner. In fact, she is a professional golfer and has participated in several tournaments.
Emilienne is a member of the women's golf team of Taylormade, a prominent American sports equipment manufacturer based in California.
EMILIENNE THE FITNESS ENTHUSIAST
Emilienne works out six times a week to burn off calories and keep herself fit.
A feature article published in June 2021 by sports website Spin.ph wrote about Emilienne's fitness routine: "She eats clean most of the time and she loves to work out as much as baking, sweating it out six times a week, always with a 30-to-45-minute cardio session appetizer either on an indoor bike or treadmill, before doing her main-course workout routine that differs daily."
She does her workout in the morning as it "helps me start my day and keeps me going for the rest of the day."
On a side note, Emilienne also enjoys freediving, a diving activity that relies on holding one's breath underwater without using breathing equipment.
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EMILIENNE'S TRAVELS AND ADVENTURES
Emilienne loves to travel and explore places both at home and abroad.
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She likes chronicling these trips and sharing them on social media.
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She has visited countries like Italy, Japan, Germany, the United States, and France.
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EMILIENNE'S RELATIONSHIP WITH JOSHUA GARCIA
Talk that Emilienne is dating actor Joshua Garcia emerged in June 2023 after netizens noticed similarities in their social media posts.
One example is an elevator mirror photo showing Emilienne with a male companion whose face is covered with an alien emoji.
Netizens assumed that the person with Emilienne is Joshua, taking note of the guy's outfit and wristwatch.
Then there's Joshua's pictures on Instagram of a "cooking diary."
Some fans claim that the photos of him preparing and plating chicken and pork katsu are like those that Emilienne posted earlier.
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Before that, the two posted, albeit separately, beach photos that indicate they are together in the same place.
Meanwhile, Emilienne's August 19, 2023, Instagram Story showed a photo of her in a gym during a workout with a guy who resembles Joshua.
She posted another gym picture with the same person, who many assumed is Joshua, on August 23, 2023.
In September 2023, Joshua addressed the rumor at the press conference for the movie Fruitcake in Kao Manila at the Newport World Resorts in Pasay City.
"Hindi ko siya dini-deny," Joshua said. "It's just that, ako and her decided not to share it to everyone. Kasi 'yung relationship na 'yan ay kami lang naman 'yung parte dun, e."
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"Galing na kasi ako sa iba't ibang klaseng relationship. Every time na sini-share ko siya sa lahat, parang nagkakagulo, alam mo 'yun? Nagiging shaky 'yung relationship kasi."
The actor continued, "Parang this time, mas pinapahalagahan ko 'yung privacy ko para sa ganung aspect. Ganung klaseng ano, hindi lang dun, pati sa pamilya ko, 'di ba? Hangga't maaari kasi, sa panahon ngayon, mas okay kung private na lang tayo."
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On June 12, 2024, Emilienne shared photos of her and Joshua taken during her 26th birthday celebration.
In her caption, Emilienne said that she is grateful for the love she receives from friends.
"Masaya buhay ko dahil nandiyan kayo. I appreciate and love y’all so much, I really cried a river of gratitude this morning," she remarked.
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