LJ Reyes announces engagement to non-showbiz partner • PhilSTAR Life

LJ Reyes is getting married!

The local actress shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday, May 30, posting photos of her non-showbiz partner Philip Evangelista's marriage proposal along with a Bible verse in the caption.

Quoting Jeremiah 29:11 NLT, she wrote: "’For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’"

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Her friends in the showbiz industry, including actresses Marian Rivera, Iza Calzado, Carla Abellana, and Andrea Torres, expressed their happiness for LJ in the comment section of her post.

“Maaaaars! So so happy for you! Kaya ka pala nananahimik diyan ah!” TV host Camille Prats commented.

“Aww, gf! Ang saya saya ko para sa’yo!” actress Ryza Cenon wrote.

LJ moved to New York in September 2021 following her controversial breakup with Paolo Contis after a six-year relationship. They share a child named Summer. LJ also has a son named Aki with Paulo Avelino.

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