Miguel Tanfelix and Ysabel Ortega got to know each other better while preparing for the highly-anticipated 'Voltes V: Legacy' television series.
Since their casting, they got to bond with their co-stars during acting workshops and training for the upcoming live-action adaptation series.
But outside work, eagle-eyed netizens noticed that Miguel and Ysabel are spending more time together and they were even spotted together in the same place on a couple of occasions.
With this, fans and followers speculate that there's a brewing romance between the two. And sure enough, Ysabel's mom, Michelle Ortega, revealed that Miguel is actually courting her daughter.
Miguel and Ysabel's chemistry is undeniable that is why they were paired together as a love team. In fact, Miguel and Ysabel are headlining the new Kapuso series 'What We Could Be,' which will premiere before 'Voltes V: Legacy.' 'What We Could Be' airs beginning August 29, 2022 on GMA Telebabad.
Before we see them on their first on-screen project, take a look at these photos and find out why fans think they are an item in real life:
Miguel Tanfelix and Ysabel Ortega had a number of TV guest appearances together since they were introduced as two of the five main characters of the upcoming GMA live-action series 'Voltes V: Legacy' in 2020.
In early 2021, Miguel uploaded this TikTok video of him and Ysabel and observant netizens couldn't help but notice that it was shot in the latter's house in La Union. This means that Miguel would have traveled about 270 kilometers from Manila just to visit Ysabel.
When Miguel and Ysabel spent the first day of 2022 together their shippers went kilig frenzy.
Another indication that the two young actors hang out often was when Miguel shared a beautiful candid photo of Ysabel, whom he addressed in her first name Maria, seemingly taken from a restaurant to mark her 23rd birthday on January 25, 2022.
Miguel and Ysabel feeding stray dogs might just be an ordinary activity for the two, but their fans think otherwise.
Feeding Tonyo, the stray dog they've encountered in a parking lot, is a proud moment for Miguel.
Grabbing a cup of coffee together is one thing that Ysabel and Miguel do regularly.
A fan commented, "Hindi mapaghiwalay talaga oh," in this group shot showing Miguel and Ysabel standing close to each other during their recent combat training for 'Voltes V: Legacy.' Also in the photo are their co-actors Gabby Eigenmann, Matt Lozano, and Radson Flores. 'Voltes V: Legacy director' Mark Reyes and creative technologist Teejay Del Rosario paid a visit at their fight rehearsals.
No geotag in their respective posts but Ysabel and Miguel were caught again dining together recently. In the caption, Miguel simply said "happy" and 'YsaGuel' shippers felt like they were on cloud nine.
Based on their IG Stories, it looked like Miguel took Ysabel on a date in a museum.
Miguel and Ysabel posted videos of their video project for a fast-food chain. Both played their characters as if they were in a K-drama and served kilig vibes to their fans.
They know exactly how to tug at their fans' heartstrings as Ysabel posted an idyllic video of her watching the sunrise with Miguel and their 'Voltes V: Legacy' co-stars Radson Flores and Matt Lozano. It shows Ysabel laying her head on Miguel's shoulder while sitting on the beach.
Asked about Ysabel's extra closeness with Miguel, the actress answered explaining, "Siyempre, kailangan may strong working relationship para magkaroon ng chemistry on scene and it's super fun working with Miguel natutuwa ako kasi we grew close working together."
Miguel and Ysabel are sweethearts during the first-ever GMA Thanksgiving Gala. While they haven't put a label yet on their special friendship, the two are focused on enjoying each other's company.
According to Miguel, he calls Ysabel an "angel" because of her wholesomeness. He also noted that Ysabel has grown into a fine lady that is worthy of respect. " Alam mo 'yung isang taong hindi mo kayang bastusin, 'yun 'yung dating sa 'kin ni Ysabel," Miguel said.