Giving gifts is a common love language for many couples. This is why some people are very serious in finding thoughtful gifts for their partners as these can have a positive effect -- it can even lift mood or at certain times, a person could turn emotional after receiving a gift that touched his or her heart.
A report by CNN quoted Daniel Farrelly, a psychologist at the University of Worcester stated, “Humans are an incredibly social species and one of the things that sets us apart is forming and maintaining relationships with others. Gift giving around holidays, birthdays, graduations or weddings is a great opportunity to reinforce those relationships”
How many times have we heard a story of celebrity couples who went above and beyond to give their partner a special gift that wowed fans and followers because of its astronomical price tag.
Check out these eye-watering gifts that celebrities have given to their partners:
Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte marked their seventh anniversary together in November 2023.
In their exclusive chat with PEP.Ph in January 2023, Ronnie admitted that Loisa has gifted him a Dodge Challenger for his birthday.
Maine Mendoza's wedding with actor-politician Arjo Atayde is one of the most-awaited events in 2023. Based on reports, the couple made their nuptials more memorable with their jaw-dropping gifts for each other. The Quezon City representative reportedly bought a Hermès Mini Kelly handbag for Maine that cost about PhP 7 million at the time.
Maine Mendoza also prepared a present for Arjo Atayde. Philstar.com reported that the former 'Daddy's Gurl' actress bought a Toyota Land Cruiser for her dashing husband. The luxury vehicle's price starts at PhP 5.3 million.
The grand wedding of Kapuso Primetime couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera in December 2014 is one of the biggest local celebrity weddings.
When they were still boyfriend and girlfriend, Marian Rivera made the headlines in 2011 when she gave Dong a Ducati motorcycle, which cost about PhP 1 million during that time. In her chat with PEP.Ph, the Kapuso Primetime Queen explained that the motorcycle she gave to Dong is nothing compared to the love he showers her every time. “Actually, wala sa mahal 'yan. Kung anong bagay 'yan. Kasi si Dong, hindi mo maitutumbas kahit gaano pa kamahal or ka-cheap na regalo. “
She continued, "Para kasi sa akin, priceless si Dong. "Deserve niya 'yan dahil sa pagmamahal na ibinibigay niya sa akin, kulang pa 'yang materyal na bagay na 'yan."
Heart Evangelista and Senator Chiz Escudero's relationship have gone through ups and down, but remained strong. This February 2024 they marked their ninth wedding anniversary.
With Heart's expensive taste, the Sparkle prime star gave a special Rolex watch to Senator Chiz to mark their 7th wedding anniversary in 2022.
Content creators Viy Cortez and Cong Velasquez took their relationship to the next level after getting engaged in November 2022.
On her vlog in April 2023, Viy showed her surprise to her husband, Cong, a Suzuki Burgman400 abs 2023 that amounts to at least PhP400,000.
'My Guardian Angel' actress Kiray Celis has found the best partner with non-showbiz boyfriend Stephan Estopia. They marked their 4th anniversary in December 2023 by travelling to Dubai.
In October 2021, Kiray flexed the gift she received from her boyfriend Stephan, an iPhone 13 Promax, which was the newest model at the time and cost about $1,099. Then, a few days later, she received a pair of Louis Vuitton sandals.
Primetime action hero Ruru Madrid has found his inspiration with 'Sang'gre' actress Bianca Umali. The Kapuso actor officially confirmed to the public that they are in a relationship in 2022.
The 'Black Rider' actor really goes all-out when showing his love and appreciation to Bianca. It was reported in July 2022 that he gifted his girlfriend an orange diamond ring from the LVNA by Drake Dustin, which cost around PhP 925,000, according to Preview Magazine.
Enrique Gil made girlfriend Liza Soberano tear up after giving her a special bag to mark her 19th birthday in 2017. The Kapamilya couple have been dating since 2014.
Enrique bought a Chanel Boy bag with the signature interlocking CC logo closure and with its stunning metal chain strap. Based on reports, the bag retails between $5,200 to $4,700 at the time. It won't be a surprise if this bag has already appreciated in value since Chanel bags are considered one of the holy grails in the high-end luxury landscape.
Bangs Garcia married her Fil-British husband, Lloyd Birchmore, thrice! They had a civil wedding first and then a church wedding. They also had their beach wedding in Boracay in January 2017. The couple got engaged in the island paradise as well in January 2016.
In December 2016, Bangs showed off the gift she received from LLoyd, a brand new white BMW, which was an advance Christmas present and wedding gift.
Bangs said on her Instagram post, “My 2016 definitely started with a big surprise from @lloydiboi24 by proposing to me in Boracay last January and now he made sure that my year is going to end with another big surprise as well by giving me a BMW 4 series M Sport as Christmas/Wedding Gift. He said he wanted to give me more and more incentives to hurry up and move my ass to UK already! Lol! He's usually not so good at surprising me with his presents but he sure did surprise me yesterday. And Oh! I took the car out for my first spin last night and it was good fun!”
Former 'Bubble Gang' star Ogie Alcasid and Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez exchanged “I Do's” on December 22, 2010 in Nasugbu, Batangas.
In 2011, Regine surprised her husband with a luxury Rolex watch on Valentine's Day. According to the OPM diva, it was something Ogie always wanted.
Not to be outdone, Ogie also made sure to shower his wife with gifts that will put a big smile on her face.
To counter the stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ogie bought a priceless Lady D-Joy bag, which was part of Dior's Winter Garden or Jardin d'Hiver collection, as a Christmas present for Regine. Based on the price of the Lady D-Joy bag in 2022, it retailed about $ 6,000.
Kapamilya stars Gerald Anderson and Julia Barretto officially confirmed to the public that they are an item in March 2021.
Gerald Anderson knows how to make his girlfriend Julia Barretto truly special. During the Christmas celebration in 2023, the Kapamilya actor surprised his love with a Louis Vuitton Palm Springs mini backpack in a denim blue-and-red colorway. According to several online sellers, this bag could reach over $2,200.
Many couples consider the Paris wedding of celebrity doctors, Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho in 2017 as a wedding goal.
Several years after tying the knot, Hayden still makes sure to shower the love of his life with many lavish gifts. In fact, when he and Vicki marked Valentine's Day in 2022, he bought a multi-million Bentley for Mrs. Kho. The Bentley Flying Spur reportedly has an estimated amount of PhP25 million.
Content creator and socialite Small Laude is everyone's favorite tita online. Many couldn't get enough of laughing, while watching her hilarious videos on YouTube, now, she is one of the most popular YouTuber in the country with over two million subscribers.
Small got a grandiose anniversary gift from her businessman husband,Philip Laude, which was a customized artista van that reportedly cost about PhP 2.4 million. Small's Toyota GL Grandia Tourer stands out because its interior was turned into a luxurious Tiffany blue color to match her fashionable lifestyle.
A day before they renewed their vows on their ninth wedding anniversary, celebrity fashion icon Heart Evangelista received a very expensive birthday gift from her husband, Senator Francis 'Chiz' Escudero. Based on the videos circulating online, Heart's awestruck look after seeing her present, it was definitely a priceless one.
According to several showbiz and fashion reports, the Sparkle prime actress got a paraíba tourmaline gemstone with diamonds. Based on danyalparaiba.com, a paraiba Tourmaline has a stunning neon blue color - one look at the stone, and you'll be left mesmerized at its radiating natural beauty.
Vicki Belo was a lucky wife after her husband, Hayden Kho, gifted her a luxury bike for her birthday celebration in January 2024.
Several fashion website reported that Vicki's Mate Bike's limited-edition collaboration with Fendi amounts to approximately PhP 650,000.
Kapamilya comedienne Melai Cantiveros and her husband Jason Francisco marked their 10th wedding anniversary in December 2023. The couple have been blessed with two daughters, Amelia Lucille and Stela Rosalind, who are internet sensations, too!
Mommy Melai made Jason's Christmas celebration in 2021 a grand one, after she gifted him a Ford Ranger which cost between Php 1 million to Php 1.99 million.
Alex found the best partner in life with Lipa city councilor Mikee Morada. They got engaged in Hong Kong in 2019 and tied the knot in November 2020 at the Gonzaga home in Taytay, Rizal. During this period, the country was still in lockdown due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Alex admitted during her interview on Carla Abellana's vlog that the Louis Vuitton bag she had with her during the bag raid was a gift from Mikee.
But she explained that she had to tell her husband what specific bag to get her. The actress-vlogger stated, “Regalo sa akin 'to ng asawa ko, na ako namili and siya na lang ang nagbayad. Kasi hindi maganda magregalo ang asawa ko. May mga times talaga na 'pag magaling 'yung asawa mo magbigay ng regalo sa'yo, once in a blue moon lang yan.”
Content creator Zeinab Harake proudly confirmed in 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda' in June 2023 that basketball player Bobby Ray Parks Jr. is her partner. The latter plays for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins in the Japan B. League.
Bobby is such a sweet person and based on Zeinab's vlog in January 2024 he spent quite a lot of money for Zeinab's Birthday and Christmas gift.
The sexy YouTuber shared her unboxing experience to her subscribers and Bobby's gifts included an Hermès pink slides, Yves Saint Laurent heels, and a luxurious Chanel bag.
Zeinab even said after seeing all the lavish gifts, “Daddy [Bobby], nag-spend ka ng almost Php500,000 para lang sa gift mo sa akin. Pressure ako sa birthday niya, Sis.”
Actor Jon Lucas, who portrays badass 'Black Rider' villain Calvin, deserves an equally badass car, too!
On March 2024, Jon excitedly posted on his Instagram page that his wife, Shy Ferras, surprised him with a Toyota Fortuner in the colorway called Platinum White Pearl Mica. Several reports mentioned that this vehicle could amount to at least Php 1.98 million.