Naging usap-usapan kamakailan ang naging interview ng dating aktres na si Donita Rose sa Fast Talk with Boy Abunda. Sa kanyang interview, inilahad niya na nanatiling virgin ang asawang si Felson Palad hanggang sa bago sila ikasal.
Ayon kay Donita, pinagdasal niya daw ito kung kaya't itinuturing niya si Felson na “answered prayer.”
Dahil marami nang natatanggap si Felson na mensahe ng magkahalong paghanga at pag-aalala, at minsan, pangungutya sa naging interview ng asawa, minabuti nitong i-address ito sa isang Instagram post na tinawag niyang 'The Virgin Husband.'
“My wife and I firmly believe that she articulated her thoughts appropriately for the occasion. We view this as an opportunity to share the gospel and the goodness of God through our personal testimonies, especially targeting the younger generation,” sulat ni Felson sa kaniyang post.
Kinumpirma niyang virgin pa siya noong makasal sila ni Donita, ngunit hindi niya layunin na patunayan ang katotohanan nito. Sa halip, mas gusto niyang ipakita ang pag-iingat niya sa importansiya ng pagpapakasal.
Dagdag pa niya na nakausap na rin nila ng kaniyang asawa ang ilang simbahan at nakakuha ng pagsangayon ng mga pastor para ikuwento ang kanilang love story.
“We firmly believe in educating the youth about the sacred and blessed nature of sex within the confines of marriage, recognizing it as a divine gift,” sabi niya.
BALIKAN ANG KASAL NINA DONITA AT FELSON SA CALIFORNIA SA GALLERY NA ITO:
Hiling ni Felson na kung hindi kumportable ang mga tao sa sinabi ng kaniyang asawa ay iwasan na lang ng mga ito na magbigay ng kritisismo at sinabing hindi layunin ni Donita na ipahiya siya.
“She spoke the truth and depicted our marriage and faith in God with integrity. Our ultimate aspiration is for others to witness the faithfulness of God in our lives. God Bless Everyone.”
Tingnan ang post ni Felson dito:
Samanatala silipin ang mga celebrities na piniling mag-abstain sa premarital sex sa gallery na ito:
In an interview with Boy Abuda in 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda' on February 19, 2024, EA Guzman admitted that it was difficult to maintain sexual abstinence during the first two years of his 11-year relationship with his now-fiancee Shaira Diaz. "No'ng time na 'yon parang 'di ko na kaya," the actor recounted. Nevertheless, his respect for Shaira prevails as he patiently waits until the actress is ready. "I respect Shaira a lot kung alam lang nila," EA added.
EA Guzman and Shaira Diaz first met when she was still a contestant in a talent and reality show aired in 2012 where he had a guest appearance. The same year, they became an official couple. In 2021, they got engaged but only in February 2024 when they revealed the happy news in time for their 11th anniversary.
Iya Villania remained a virgin until her marriage with Drew Arellano, who she was in a relationship with for a decade. They tied the knot in January 2014. "It doesn't make you less of a person. Kanya-kanya namang values 'yan, eh," the '24 Oras' showbiz anchor said in a past interview.
Iya Villania and Drew Arellano now have four children: Antonio Primo, Alonzo Leon, Alana Lauren, and Astro Phoenix.
Sarah Geronimo was intrigued by pregnancy rumors in 2016 when the Pop Star Royalty took a two-month leave due to a health condition. In a press conference, her manager, Vic Del Rosario, defended the singer/actress, saying she couldn't be pregnant because she was still a virgin. Sarah remained celibate until she tied the knot with Matteo Guidicelli in 2020.
Now married for four years, Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli are looking forward to starting a family together.
A devout Catholic, GMA Integrated News senior correspondent Mariz Umali believed in the sanctity of marriage, therefore saving sex until she and her fellow news reporter Raffy Tima exchanged "I dos" in 2012.
Married for 12 years, Mariz Umali and Raffy Tima remain childless but they also fully trust in “God's perfect time."
After her controversial breakup with Billy Crawford, Nikki Gil stood by her decision to stay a virgin until after she got married. She declared in an interview that it was her choice to wait to have sex before tying the knot.
Nikki Gil married her non-showbiz boyfriend, BJ Albert, in 2015. They have two kids: Finn and Maddie.
Raised in a Christ-centered home, Toni Gonzaga revealed that she and her now-husband, director Paul Soriano, avoided physical intimacy by not sharing a room during their trips when they were still dating. "You do not put yourself in that kind of situation and temptation," she said in a past interview.
Toni Gonzaga married Paul Soriano in June 2012 after eight years of being in a relationship. They are blessed with two children namely Seve and Polly.
Toni Gonzaga's younger sister, Alex Gonzaga, also committed to a no-sex-policy-before-marriage to honor the values instilled by their parents, known to be conservative Christians.
Alex Gonzaga married Lipa City Councilor Mikee Morada in November 2020. In an episode of her sister's YouTube talk show 'Toni Talks,' the TV host/vlogger revealed that she suffered from a second miscarriage in October 2023 after attempting to get pregnant via in-vitro fertilization (IVF).
Yeng Constantino pointed out that although it was hard to abstain from premarital sex, waiting to make love until marriage was worth it.
Yeng Constantino married Yan Asuncion on Valentine's Day of 2015. They got engaged after eight months of dating.