These are the love stories that ended in court proceedings.
After being together for four years, versatile actor Paolo Contis sought to annul his marriage with former EB babe dancer/actress Lian Paz. The ex-couple has two daughters named Xonia and Xalene. In a recent interview with Chika Minute, Paolo revealed that his annulment case with Lian is still ongoing.
Both Paolo and Lian have moved on from their failed relationship. Lian is happy with her non-showbiz partner John Cabahug and they already have a daughter named Niña Angela. Meanwhile, Paolo is in a relationship with 'StarStruck' finalist LJ Reyes. The showbiz couple also have a baby named Summer.
Kristine filed for annulment less than a year later after marrying Diether and in March 2006 the court finally annulled their marriage. In 2011, Kristine walked down the aisle again and tied the knot with Vic Sotto’s son, Oyo Sotto.
Kristine Hermosa married Diether Ocampo in Jaen, Nueva Ecija on September 21, 2004.
Miss Universe 1st runner-up Miriam Quiambao tied the knot with Italian businessman Claudio Rondinelli. But two years later they separated and later filed for annulment.
Love blossomed between the Pinay beauty queen and motivational speaker and author Roberto “Ardy” Roberto. The two became an official couple in July 2013 and by March 25, 2014 Miriam and Ardy tied the knot.
Carmina tied the knot with then matinee idol, Rustom Padilla in 1994.
The fairytale wedding did not last forever. In 1996, Carmina and Rustom separated and in 2002 their marriage was annulled. Carmina married Zoren Legaspi in November 2012, her partner for 12 years. Rustom admitted in 2006 on national television that he is gay and later changed his name to BB Gandanghari.
PBA superstar Benjie Paras and Jackie Forster got married on December 18, 1994. They had two sons named Andre and Kobe.
Benjie and Jackie separated in 2001 and two years later the court granted their annulment. Benjie has found a new partner, former preschool teacher and commercial model, Lxyen Diomampo
Popular kontrabida actress Maricar de Mesa tied the knot with professional basketballplayer Don Allado on December 1, 2006.
In an interview with a showbiz website, Maricar shared that her annulment has been granted in 2017. She now has a baby daughter named Alianna Sky.
Merryl married Bernard Palanca on September 8, 2006, but five months after their wedding the couple called it quits.
In 2011, Meryll filed for annulment before the Regional Trial Court Branch 225 in the Quezon City Municipal Hall, and in 2015, their marriage was finally annulled. Meryll has a son with Bernard named Elijah.
TV host / actress Amy Perez annulment case with former South Border vocalist Brix Ferraris was particularly challenging. In fact in 2006 , the Supreme Court denied Amy’s plea for annulment.
In 2014, Amy finally got her wish to end her union with Brix that started in 1995. And in November 2014, she married her partner for eight years Carlo Castillo.
Vic Sotto and Dina Bonnevie walked down the aisle in 1982. They have two children, Danica (1983) and Oyo (1984).
But, Dina and Vic’s lovestory will come to an end, when the couple separated in 1986. By 1992, the court annulled their marriage. Vic married long-time girlfriend Pauleen Luna on January 2016.
The Queen of All Media Kris Aquino and PBA cager James Yap held a civil wedding on July 10, 2005. The couple has a son named, Bimby.
But the two separated in 2010 and two years later their marriage was annulled. James is now married to Italian Michela Cazzola with whom he has two kids - Michael James and Francesca.
The lovestory that started in the movies eventually became for real, when Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion married each other in 1984.
But three years later they separated and in 1993 the court annulled the marriage of the two. Sharon has found a new love with Senator Kiko Pangilinan whom she married on April 28, 1996.
Comedian Dennis Padilla and Marjorie Barretto tied the knot in 1997.
Marjorie asked the court in 2007 to annul her marriage with Dennis and in 2009 it was finally granted.
Singers Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez first met in 1982 and four years later they got married.
It was reported that Pops Fernandez filed for annulment in 1999 and a year later it was granted.
Aiko Melendez marries then matinee idol Jomari Yllana on December 16, 1998. They have a son named, Andre. But their fairytale story ended in 2001. The actress/politician filed for annulment in 2002 and the court granted it the following year.
Aiko marries model-hunk Martin Jickain in 2007. They were blessed with a daughter named, Marthena. In 2008, the Quezon City court granted the Permanent Protection Order (PPO) against Mr. Jickain and in 2010 the annulment of Aiko and Martin was granted.
Who would have thought that Sunshine Dizon's fairytale marriage with Timothy Tan in 2010 would end up on a sad note? In 2016, Sunshine accused Timothy of cheating on her with another woman.
Come January 2017, Sunshine decided not to pursue the two cases, violation of the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 and concubinage, against her ex-husband. But, the actress still wishes to annul her marriage to Tim.
There's no happily ever for celebrity couple Sunshine Cruz and Cesar Montano. The two got married in a fairytale wedding in 2010 and separated in January 2013, after news surfaced about Cesar's alleged affair with model Krista Miller.
Sunshine then filed an annulment case in 2014. They have three daughters named Samantha, Angelina and Chesca. Meanwhile, Sunshine is currently in a relationship with with her non-showbiz boyfriend, Ismael "Macky" Mathay.
On September 18, 2018, the court finally granted Sunshine Cruz's petition to annul her marriage with estranged husband Cesar Montano. According to a report by an entertainment website, Sunshine cried when she received the news via text message.
Former Streetboys dancer Vhong Navarro married actress Bianca Lapus in 1998 in Floridablanca, Pampanga. Bianca was already pregnant with their first child, Isaiah.
Bianca and Vhong's marriage didn't last long. In May 2005, Vhong filed an annulment case before the court. Three years later in July 2008, the Court of Appeals affirmed the annulment of marriage between the Kapamilya star and Bianca Lapus. Despite what happened, both Vhong and Bianca remained good friends as they raise their son. In fact, the two were spotted during the graduation rites of Isaiah. Bianca even lauded Vhong for being a good father to their son on Instagram.
Ciara Sotto confirmed in her interview on 'Tunay na Buhay' that she and her estranged husband Joe Oconer is in the process of annulling their marriage. The two tied the knot in 2010.
Despite their split up in 2016, Ciara made sure that her son Crixus bonds with his father. According to her, “He sees him and they spend time together. They bond. I think it's important din naman that he has a relationship with his dad.”
Ciara received her annulment papers with former husband Joe Oconer in February 2019.
Sheryl Cruz's fairytale wedding with Norman Bustos came to an end in August 2010. The two were married thrice - their first wedding was a civil ceremony in1996 in Nevada, then Sheryl and Norman had a church wedding in the Philippines in the same year, and in 1997, another church wedding in California.
Their marriage lasted for 12 years. They decided to call it quits and filed for divorce in the U.S. They have a daughter they named Ashley.
Samantha Lopez, more popularly known as Gracia of Eat Bulaga, is already divorced from her non-showbiz husband. The actress revealed in a showbiz website interview in January 2016 that she and her business tycoon husband Warren Edwards filed for divorce after 10 years of marriage.
In an article published by PEP.Ph in 2007, they received some information that action star-politician Mark Lapid is married to a woman named Yuri Park. The report also revealed that Lapid and Ms. Park have a daughter too
Two years later, the former Pampanga governor Mark Lapid announced on the birthday celebration of her daughter with former actress Tanya Garcia in September 2009 that a Las Vegas court in the state of Nevada has already granted his annulment with his former partner Yuri Park. Mark has three daughters with wife Tanya named Mischa Amidala, Matilda Anika and their youngest Madeleine.