Shaila Rebortera is now engaged!
The Miss Multinational Philippines 2021 shares the good news on Instagram today, July 17, 2024, posting photos of herself and her non-showbiz boyfriend Luigi Agtoto captured during the special moment.
Shaila's caption, accompanied by a white heart and diamond ring emojis, reads: "I found the one my heart loves."
The proposal happens in Shibuya Sky, an observatory facility and a popular tourist destination spot with a breathtaking view of Tokyo.
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One of the photos shows Luigi kneeling on one knee while proposing to Shaila.
In another photo, the couple can be seen sharing a tight hug, with a view of the city as their backdrop.
MOVING ON FROM ROB GOMEZ
The joyous occasion is a stark contrast to the events that have recently thrust Shaila into the spotlight.
Shaila made showbiz headlines in August last year when she disclosed that she and actor Rob Gomez have a daughter named Amelia.
Her revelation, which she put out on Facebook and Instagram, was seemingly a response to Rob's interview on Fast Talk With Boy Abunda on August 3, 2023, where the Kapuso actor claimed he was single.
Read: Rob Gomez, hindi pinagsisisihan ang pagpapaseksi sa unang pelikula
Rob at the time is seen in the GMA-7 series Magandang Dilag top-billed by former Wowowin co-host-turned-beauty queen Herlene Budol.
Shaila's next social media post, however, shocked many after she uploaded on IG Story photos of an arm with bruises along with the cryptic words:
“It’s just social media”
“I’m just protecting my career”
“Let the show stay number one”
She tagged Rob in her post, prompting many to speculate that the actor may have physically abused the beauty queen.
Read: Beauty queen Shaila Rebortera tags Rob Gomez in IG posts about physical abuse
On August 27, 2023, Rob, for the first time, posted pictures of Shaila and Amelia, suggesting that he was trying to make amends with the beauty queen.
Read: Rob Gomez posts photos of Shaila Rebortera and their daughter for the first time
This was followed by a post on September 6, 2023, where Rob publicly apologized to Shaila for "all the tears and sadness."
His caption read (published as is): "Im sorry for hurting you babe. I love you so much. Im sorry for all the pain and hurt that i caused.
"For raising my voice. For not being honest and not reassuring you that I am yours.
"It pains me so much not being with you and our daughter. I never wanted this to happen. And its all my fault.
"You are important to me. I miss you and Amelia so much! Im still here."
The actor also expressed his desire to do whatever it takes to reconcile with Shaila.
ROB'S ALLEGED INTIMATE EXCHANGE WITH CO-STARS
On Christmas, December 25, 2023, Rob shared photos taken during the baptism of Amelia.
Rob's post came days after the leak of his alleged private messages to his Magandang Dilag co-stars, Herlene Budol and Bianca Manalo.
Netizens had a field day speculating about the intimate nature of the exchanges.
Read:
Bianca Manalo breaks silence on leaked private conversation with Rob Gomez
Herlene Budol reacts to alleged private convo with Rob Gomez
Rob told PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) in a statement that his phone "was taken and used" without his consent on December 20, 2023, from 12:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fingers pointed to Shaila as the person who leaked the private messages from Rob's phone.
Read: Rob Gomez, di pa nababawi ang cellphone kay Shaila Rebortera
SHAILA INTRODUCES HER NEW LOVE
It was in May of this year when Shaila opened up about her new romance.
In several Instagram posts, the beauty queen posted a photo of a bouquet with the caption, "What a weekend @luigendary."
Based on his Instagram bio, Luigi is the chief executive officer of the Cebu-based jeweler Gold Crafts.