Jhong Hilario, ikinuwento kung paano nagsimula ang relasyon nila ng non-showbiz wife niyang si Maia

• Jhong Hilario and Maia recalled meeting while working on Mara Clara in 2010
• Jhong revealed that borrowing Maia’s jacket became part of their love story
• The couple said frequent arguments have helped keep their 15-year relationship exciting
• Jhong and Maia are looking forward to moving into their first home together

It’s Showtime host Jhong Hilario and his non-showbiz wife, Maia, recently opened up about the early days of their relationship, including the unexpected circumstances surrounding their first meeting.

The longtime couple revisited their love story during an interview with content creator Meet Cutes With Johnny K in Salcedo, Makati. Their relationship began while they were both connected to the 2010 television series Mara Clara, where Jhong was working as an actor and Maia had a role behind the scenes.

"I'm an actor before and until now. She worked [on] one of the series, Mara Clara," Jhong shared.

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Maia explained that part of her work involved reading lines with Jhong, giving the two an opportunity to interact during the production.

The actor then recalled one seemingly ordinary moment that became memorable in hindsight.

"I borrowed her jacket, and the rest is history, as they say," he added.

What began on the set eventually developed into a relationship that has lasted for 15 years. Jhong and Maia have been together since 2011 and now share a daughter, Sarina, who was born in 2021.

During the interview, the couple also offered a glimpse into how they have maintained their relationship through the years. Rather than describing their partnership as completely conflict-free, they pointed to their disagreements as one of the things that keeps their relationship dynamic.

They said having “lots of fighting” makes their relationship “more exciting,” suggesting that disagreements have become part of their way of navigating life together.

Maia also shared what she appreciates most about Jhong, particularly the small gestures he makes even when they are apart.

"Maybe the small things that he does for us. Like, for example, he has to eat out with his co-workers or his friends, he always makes it a point to bring home something for me and Sarina, our daughter," Maia said.

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She added, "So, we know he is always thinking of us even if he's away, even if he can't have dinner with us at home."

For his part, Jhong praised Maia for the role she plays in their family.

He described her as "very responsible as a partner and as a mother."

The couple also revealed a major milestone they are anticipating as a family. Jhong shared that they are excited about their new house, which will be their first home together.

"For the new house. It's gonna be our first home. Our first house. So gonna be excited," Jhong shared.

Their story, which began with a television production and an unexpectedly borrowed jacket, has since grown into a family life with their daughter and a new home on the horizon.

Jhong Hilario (born Virgil José Hilario Jr. on August 11, 1976) is a Filipino actor, dancer, politician, and host famously known for his work with the Streetboys dance group and his long-running stint on It's Showtime. He shares a daughter, Sarina, with his non-showbiz partner Maia Azores.

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In another report, Jhong Hilario marked his 50th birthday surrounded by family, close friends, and loved ones. His siblings prepared a surprise gathering to celebrate the milestone, with photos from the occasion later shared through his daughter Sarina’s Instagram account. During “It’s Showtime,” Jhong also took a moment to share a meaningful birthday wish focused on having strength and hope as he enters another chapter of his life.

Meanwhile, Sarina Hilario caught the attention of Facebook users with a short and energetic dance Reel. The celebrity kid accompanied the video with the playful caption, “POV: Iniwan mo sa lamesa phone mo,” which added to the lighthearted nature of the post. Her upload quickly gained traction and surpassed one million views on Facebook. The dance clip is among the latest updates on her page, where she regularly shares Reels and other moments with her followers.

Source: KAMI.com.gh