Phenomenal Star Maine Mendoza's life inside and outside showbiz will always pique the curiosity of many people.
After her very successful team-up with Asia's Multimedia Star Alden Richards, which was popularly known as AlDub, in the "Kalyeserye" segment of 'Eat Bulaga,' the public, especially her fans, has always been curious about who would be Maine's leading man in real life.
In December 2018, rumors about Maine dating Arjo Atayde, her co-actor in 'Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles,' started circulating.
Later on, at a press conference in January 2019, the Kapamilya actor admitted that he and Maine were exclusively dating.
However, the 'Daddy's Gurl' actress only confirmed months later through her blog prior to her birthday in March 2019.
Maine admitted, "It's true I am dating Arjo."
It took a while for Maine and Arjo to confirm their relationship. It was only when they celebrated their first anniversary in December 2019.
Their relationship had been the subject of numerous speculations, but the couple's love for each other just grew bigger as the months passed.
Maine and Arjo also defied expectations about actors working in different networks since they were able to make their relationship work.
On December 21, 2021, they marked their third anniversary together with a romantic sunset date over a yacht.
In May 2022, Maine and Arjo were all smiles at Maine's sister Coleen's wedding.
In July 2022, the couple announced their engagement.
In November 2022, they celebrated Arjo's birthday with a trip to Paris, France.
Let us all look back on the beautiful relationship of one of showbiz's sweetest couples, Maine Mendoza and Arjo Atayde, in this gallery.
Before becoming one of the most followed couples in show business, Maine Mendoza and Arjo Atayde started out first as co-actors in the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival entry 'Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles' starring Vic Sotto and Coco Martin.
Months before the showing of 'Jack Em Popoy,' speculations about Maine and Arjo dating started circulating. PEP.Ph reported numerous sightings of the two actors going out--from eating in a Makati restaurant, enjoying a good time in a bar wearing their Halloween costumes, and their concert sighting in the Mix 3 of 2018 concert.
Phenomenal star talked about her relationship with Arjo during the media conference of 'Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles' in December 2018. Although Maine was careful not reveal so much details about Arjo, she confirmed that they were going out as friends and were getting to know each other first.
“Siyempre, paano mo makilala ang isang tao kung hindi kayo magsasama at mag-uusap?”
In a media conference of the movie “'TOL” in January 2019, Arjo Atayde confirmed that he and the 'Eat Bulaga' star were exclusively dating.
A day before her 24th birthday in March 2019, Maine Mendoza surprised everybody her fans with a blog post confirming that she and Arjo were dating Arjo. The 'Daddy's Gurl' actress said that Arjo makes her happy, "My family and friends know about this. In fact, he has met my family and friends on multiple occasions.
"He went to our house in Bulacan to personally talk to my parents and tell them that he has nothing but good intentions for their daughter.
Slowly the couple became comfortable sharing their lives as a couple to the public. In an Instagram post of Arjo's mom, Sylvia Sanchez, Maine was seen joining their family dinner in November 2019.
Maine Mendoza and Arjo Atayde confirmed that they are indeed a couple in December 21, 2019, which also marked their first anniversary. We learned then that Arjo calls Maine as his “Bubs.”
Maine Mendoza is a staunch defender of Arjo Atayde and went out of her way to call out her boyfriend's bashers online.
Maine is such a sweet girlfriend to Arjo. On his birthday on November 5, 2020, Maine posted a collage of their funny and wacky selfies together.
Despite the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, Maine Mendoza and Arjo Atayde were able to celebrate their second anniversary together by going on a beach trip in December 2020.
Maine Mendoza's Instagram photo channeling her inner 'Rosalinda' earned thousands of likes. The photo was taken during the wedding of her brother. She also brought Arjo Atayde to accompany her in the sweet event.
The high-rating sitcom made a surprise announcement on February 25, 2021, after it was reported in 24 Oras, that Arjo will be appearing on the March 6 episode of 'Daddy's Gurl.' Arjo shared that this experience working with his girlfriend is a memorable one. “I'm very happy that I got to work with her again and again it's on her birthday, so it's extra special to me.” the actor told Nelson Canlas.
Arjo penned this heartfelt message to Maine on Instagram, whom he fondly calls “bubba pie.” Arjo wrote in the caption, “Life with you just keeps getting better. Happy 3rd Anniversary my bubba pie pie.”
Capping off their third-anniversary celebration with this goofy pose. Happy anniversary, Maine and Arjo!
They love visiting beaches together.
Arjo posted this on Maine's birthday on March 3. He wrote in the caption,
"Mahal na mahal kita… looking forward to celebrating all your birthdays with you! Happy Happy Birthday, Baba."
"o more coladas, laughs, and sunsets with you," captioned this photo.
The lovely pair were each other's date for Maine's sister Coleen's wedding in May 2022.
Maine and Arjo attended the wedding of her sister, Coleen Mendoza, in May 2022.
Two months later after Coleen's wedding, Maine and Arjo got engaged.
Arjo and Maine are lovers in Paris!
On November 5, 2022, Maine shared this photo of them in front of the Eiffel Tower.
The couple are in Paris for Arjo's birthday.
Maine looked stylish in all black as she visited a Chanel store.
Arjo and Maine also visited the majestic Palace of Versailles--a former royal residence built by King Louis XIV.
Maine Mendoza in full bloom
Maine and Arjo appeared on the cover of MEGA Entertainment Magazine's June 2023 issue clad in stunning traditional style.
Their magazine cover story, titled "Arjo's Maine event: Perfectly fitted for ever after," tells their love story and details about their road to marriage.