DonBelle to take break after “Tayo Sa Wakas,” calls film a turning point

• Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano revealed “Tayo Sa Wakas” may be their last project together for now
• The decision was mutual, as both stars focus on personal growth and individuality
• Donny shared the film highlights self-love alongside romantic relationships
• The pair admitted feeling scared but committed to supporting each other moving forward

Star Cinema’s upcoming film “Tayo Sa Wakas” could mark a temporary pause for the popular DonBelle pairing, as Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano revealed plans to step back from joint projects after the movie.

The two stars made the announcement during their guest appearance on Bianca Gonzalez’s podcast *Paano Ba 'To?!*, where they discussed their upcoming film directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana.

The conversation touched on their journey as a love team and their personal growth over the years.

While avoiding spoilers, Mariano shared that the film centers on self-discovery and independence, reflecting where they are in their own lives. Pangilinan echoed the theme, saying,

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"Kasi sometimes it's not just falling in love with your partner, it's also falling in love with yourself, and we forget that sometimes."

He added, "I think that's one of the biggest things this film will showcase."

Pangilinan later confirmed that “Tayo Sa Wakas” would be their last project together for now, a revelation that surprised Gonzalez. Mariano clarified that the decision was mutual, emphasizing the need for growth and time apart to explore individual paths.

Asked how they feel about the temporary separation, Pangilinan admitted, "Siguro we're just at a point where we're choosing to support each other through this and each other's growth."

He also acknowledged the uncertainty they faced during filming.

"Obviously it's hard kasi we're going through it sa shoot na 'di namin alam kailan ang next time," he said.

Despite the pause, Pangilinan expressed pride in their journey since *He’s Into Her* and sees “Tayo Sa Wakas” as a meaningful way to close this chapter—for now.

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Belle Mariano is a Filipina actress who began her career at a young age, appearing first in commercials before transitioning into various television projects. She gradually built her reputation through supporting roles in ABS-CBN shows and films. Her big break came with the hit series He’s Into Her, where she starred alongside Donny Pangilinan. The show’s success on both television and streaming platforms helped solidify their popular on-screen pairing, now widely known as “DonBelle.”

As previously reported by KAMI, Belle Mariano took to Instagram to encourage people to move away from the negativity and hate spreading online. She reminded fans that there are “bigger, more important things” worth focusing on. Her message highlighted the importance of patience and understanding instead of getting caught up in online conflicts. This came shortly after Donny Pangilinan, her on-screen partner, shared a similar sentiment.

Meanwhile, Belle has started exploring acting opportunities beyond her well-loved DonBelle tandem. In an interview on Oh My Gan!, she admitted feeling nervous at first about working with other actors, but shared that the experience helped her grow and learn more about her craft. Despite taking on individual projects, Belle and Donny continue to show support for each other, even attending one another’s film premieres. Their solo ventures have also sparked renewed excitement among fans for their future collaborations together.

Source: KAMI.com.gh