In a rare moment, John Lloyd Cruz wrapped up 2023 by giving the public a glimpse of his private life with non-showbiz girlfriend Isabel Santos.
Isabel is a painter.
Read: Who is Isabel Santos?
These photos were taken from John Lloyd's series of Instagram Stories posted January 1, 2024.
At least two photos showed John Lloyd displaying affection for Isabel, with him hugging her as they flashed big smiles, as seen in this article's main photos.
They appeared content just hanging out at home. Even Isabel's beloved pet dog is relaxed lying on John Lloyd's lap.
John Lloyd and Isabel also enjoyed goofing around with Elias, the actor's son with ex-girlfriend Ellen Adarna.
They brought Elias with them when they traveled abroad.
Here's another photo of the couple taking a mirror selfie in the bathroom:
But perhaps the sweetest of all the IG Stories was one where John Lloyd took a snapshot of the photos of his loved ones taped on a wall.
The first one was of his parents, the second was of him and his son Elias, and the third and fourth photos were of him and Isabel.
John Lloyd has kept his love life away from the spotlight except for occasional posts on his official Instagram of pictures with Isabel.
Read: John Lloyd Cruz posts first photo with girlfriend Isabel Santos
It was in October 2023, after two years of keeping mum about his relationship status, when the 40-year-old actor confirmed in a TV interview that he and Isabel were in a relationship.
As early as November 2021, or two years before the confirmation, PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) was already reporting about John Lloyd being seen with Isabel.
Read: Netizens ask: are John Lloyd Cruz, artist Isabel Santos an item?
While he kept this from the public for a long time, it appeared that his colleagues knew about it. PEP.ph also reported that he brought her to the Christmas party of his talent management firm in December 2021.
Read: John Lloyd Cruz spotted anew with artist Isabel Santos; are they an item?
PEP.ph again reported that Isabel came to visit him on the set of his sitcom Happy ToGetHer to surprise him with a birthday cake in June 2022.
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