Former Kapuso actress Angel Locsin surprised everyone on Saturday evening, August 7, when she revealed through an Instagram post that she and her fiancé, businessman Neil Arce have already tied the knot.
The couple said their “I dos” in an intimate civil wedding ceremony that observed safety protocols and were attended by those closest and dearest to them, including actress Dimples Romana.
Angel and Neil both wore casual and chic black and white outfits and accessorized with a pair of sunnies.
The couple joins the list of celebrities who got married amid the pandemic, just like Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola.
But of course, before their big day, Angel and Neil have made many sweet and touching memories together as boyfriend and girlfriend.
Look back at how Angel Locsin and Neil Arce's relationship blossomed in this gallery.
Angel Locsin and Neil Arce first appeared together on her Instagram photo taken during a dermatology clinic's launch on August 27, 2017.
But before Angel Locsin and Neil Arce even started dating, they already knew each other as friends. Here's a throwback photo of the two at a party in 2011.
Angel Locsin and Neil Arce rang in the new year in 2018 together at the wedding of Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff in Queenstown, New Zealand. Angel captioned the photo, “Falling in love with you was the best part of my 2017 @neil_arce excited to share my 2018 with you ”
Shortly after, Angel Locsin and Neil Arce went on a vacation together in South Korea and Japan.
On March 15, 2018, Angel Locsin gave a sweet birthday message to her then new beau, Neil Arce. She captioned this photo: “To the guy who can charm me from across the room with just a smile, I hope this day brings everything you want and more! Happiest of birthdays, my love
@neil_arce”
Neil Arce also had lovely words for his then girlfriend Angel Locsin for her birthday on April 23, 2018. He wrote, “Happy Birthday my Love! You've lived your life making sure everyone around you is happy and well. You truly deserve every blessing you have received. Getting to know you even more makes me realize kung gaano ka bagay yung name mo sayo :) happy happy birthday ”
Angel Locsin and Neil Arce dispelled breakup rumors when they spent Halloween together in 2018, dressed as Khaleesi and Khal Drogo of 'Game of Thrones.'
In November 2018, Angel Locsin and Neil Arce spent time together in the USA.
Angel Locsin and Neil Arce went horseback riding for his birthday on March 15, 2019.
Angel Locsin also organized a surprise birthday celebration for Neil Arce that year. Neil said on his IG post, “I usually dont like smiling during photos but How can I Not smile beside this one :) thanks for organizing the party my Love! @dominicroque”
Neil Arce and Angel Locsin climbed the Panimahawa Ridge with friends in April 19, 2019.
On June 29, 2019, Neil Arce and Angel Locsin got engaged.
The then newly engaged Angel Locsin and Neil Arce dressed as pirates for Halloween.
Angel Locsin and Neil Arce explored Rome, Italy in late 2019.
Angel Locsin and Neil Arce spent the holiday season of 2019 in Japan.
Before the pandemic struck, Angel Locsin and Neil Arce were able to go on a spa date for Valentine's Day.
During the pandemic, Neil Arce and Angel Locsin gave out donations together.
On August 7, 2021, Angel Locsin and Neil Arce announced that they have already tied the knot in an intimate civil wedding ceremony.