Aiko Melendez receives heartfelt celebrity greetings after announcing engagement

• Aiko Melendez received warm messages from fellow celebrities after announcing her engagement to Onemig Bondoc
• Among those who congratulated the actress were Ruffa Gutierrez, Kim Rodriguez, Pops Fernandez, and Karen Davila
• Her longtime colleague Ed Manzano shared a heartfelt message about seeing her find someone she wants beside her
• She also reflected on their love story, which began 29 years ago and brought them together again after living separate lives

Aiko Melendez received congratulations and heartfelt messages from fellow celebrities after sharing her engagement to Onemig Bondoc on Instagram.

The actress announced the milestone through a personal caption about finding her way back to someone who had been part of her story for almost three decades. Her fellow stars responded with warm wishes, while some left more personal messages about her happiness.

Ruffa Gutierrez praised the couple’s story and expressed her affection for her friend.

“Ganda ng story nyo! … congratulations mare!! … you deserve all the love & happiness in the world,” she wrote, adding celebratory and heart emojis.

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Karen Davila also expressed excitement over the announcement.

“Wooooow congratulations I am sooooo happy for you,” the broadcaster commented, tagging the actress and adding a heart emoji.

Kim Rodriguez greeted both members of the couple with an enthusiastic, “Waaa congrats ate at kuyaaa!”

Meanwhile, Mavy Legaspi addressed Aiko as his godmother, writing, “Ninang!!! Congratulations!!!” His greeting was among several affectionate responses shown in the comments.

Pops Fernandez, Bianca Manalo, Ana Roces, Vina Morales, Rita Daniela, and Pokwang also sent their congratulations. Tuesday Vargas offered her best wishes, while Marian Rivera and Melissa Enriquez expressed their support through emojis.

Among the longer responses was a touching message from Edu Manzano, who reflected on knowing the actress since she was young.

“I’ve known you since you were a little girl so seeing you engaged brings a kind of joy that’s hard to put into words,” he wrote.

The actor explained that part of him still feels protective of her. He also shared why her announcement made him happy.

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“What makes me happiest is knowing you’ve found someone you want beside you for the years ahead,” he said.

Edu added that there was something beautiful about choosing each other after gaining enough life experience to understand what that commitment means. He then congratulated the couple.

In her announcement, Aiko described a relationship that had taken a long detour before reaching this moment.

“Our love story was never a straight line. We met, we loved, and then life happened,” she wrote.

According to her caption, they went their separate ways, grew, and faced their own experiences before reconnecting. She explained that Onemig returned when both their lives were already calm and peaceful.

For the actress, their decision to marry comes from freely choosing one another. She highlighted the peace, laughter, friendship, and comfort they share, saying these now matter most to them.

“29 years later… I said YES,” she announced.

Her reflection gave a personal backdrop to the greetings from friends and colleagues. Alongside the congratulations, their messages expressed happiness for the couple as they prepare for their next chapter together.

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Aiko Melendez is a veteran Filipina actress and politician known for her remarkable versatility and longevity in the entertainment industry. She began her acting career in the 1980s and rose to fame through her performances in both drama and comedy films, eventually becoming one of the most recognized leading ladies of her generation.

As previously reported by KAMI, Aiko Melendez celebrated her daughter Marthena Jickain’s birthday with a heartfelt Instagram tribute. She shared how proud she is of the kind, independent, and humble young woman Marthena has become, praising her determination to pursue her dreams. Aiko also described her daughter as her greatest blessing.

In another post, Aiko gave her followers a glimpse of her recent health update after consulting with her endocrinologist. She reminded everyone that paying attention to their bodies and seeking medical care are important forms of self-love. The veteran actress also encouraged her followers not to overlook warning signs, emphasizing the importance of early detection.

Source: KAMI.com.gh