READ: Sarah Lahbati to marry her 'best friend' Richard Gutierrez

Showbiz couple Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez mark a new milestone in their life as they announced their engagement yesterday, July 31.

In a showbiz website interview in 2012, Richard admitted that his relationship with Sarah blossomed when they were working in the Kapuso drama series, Makapiling Kang Muli.

Sarah couldn’t contain her emotions when she shared the moment Richard proposed while they were on vacation in Zermatt, Switzerland.

She posted on Instagram, “The stars aligned in the universe and this happened. I'm marrying my best friend.”

Meanwhile, Richard said he can’t wait to start their lives as husband and wife.

“I love you and I can't wait to start this new chapter of our lives together"

Several celebrities greeted the newly engaged couple like Lovi Poe, Carla Abellana, Iya Villania and Iza Calzado.

LOOK: A closer look at Sarah Lahbati's fabulous engagement ring