Celebrities show love for Karina Bautista after she confirmed her split with Manny Billones

• Former 'PBB' housemate Karina Bautista has officially announced her breakup with ice hockey player Manny Billones
• The couple decided to part ways after nearly three years of being together which saddened many of their followers online
• Despite the breakup, Karina expressed that she has "no regrets" and described their relationship as one she will always cherish
• Amid the heartbreak, the actress offered a sincere message of peace and success for her former partner

In a deeply personal Instagram post, actress Karina Bautista confirmed that her relationship with athlete Manny Billones has come to an end. Sharing a compilation of their favorite memories, the Pinoy Big Brother alumna admitted it was difficult to share the news given how open they had been about their love online.

Karina described the breakup as a significant turning point in her life, referring to it as the conclusion of a beautiful chapter.

"An end of an era," she wrote in her open letter. "I have always been open and proud to share this relationship online thus it breaks my heart to say that we have officially decided to part ways," she continued.

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The pair first met on the ice rink, where Manny served as Karina's coach for the national hockey team. While their journey together spanned almost three years, Karina emphasized that the time they spent was full of lessons and love.

Although she did not specify the reason for the split, the tone of her message remained respectful and supportive.

Meanwhile, in the comment section, several celebrities have come to show their love and support for the young actress.

Among them were Charlie Dizon, Criza Taa, Ashley del Mundo (a former housemate), and Krystal Brimner.

Born in Santiago City, Isabela, Karina Bautista is a Filipino personality who is known to the public largely because of her participation in the reality TV show Pinoy Big Brother. After leaving the house, she has since appeared in several series including Sandugo, Viral Scandal, and Can't Buy Me Love, where she played the character 'Bougie' who liked Donny Pangilinan's character 'Bingo.' Since her rise in show business, many netizens have expressed fondness for her, noting her natural confidence and sweetness on camera.

As previously reported by KAMI in 2025, Karina Bautista gave an honest answer to a netizen who asked her why she didn't attend the ABS-CBN Ball 2025. In a 2-minute-long TikTok video, the former PBB Housemate did a reality check as she answered the question. She said attending the event wasn't cheap, let alone that she's been spending money on some important things right now.

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Meanwhile, back in 2020, Karina Bautista posted a vlog update on her social media account where she revealed that she underwent surgery. According to the young actress, she also hid the news about her operation from her closest friends in the industry. Furthermore, at one point in the video, Karina cried as she recounted how she felt upon finding out that she had to do a surgery.

Source: KAMI.com.gh