Being a public figure has its pros and cons.
Yes, you’ll have the fame, fortune, and perks many people are pining for, but you don’t have the freedom enjoyed by ordinary people. And things would get a lot trickier when you get romantically-involved with someone either within or outside show business.
Despite the difficulties of maintaining a relationship in this complex world, a few couples are able to keep their affairs low-key, such as Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli who are getting stronger for almost ten years.
It was in 2014 when the Popstar Royalty first admitted the real score between them in a short interview during the victory party of “Maybe This Time,” her romantic comedy flick with Coco Martin, which was aired on “Aquino and Abunda Tonight.” That confirmation both surprised and delighted us, especially her avid supporters, since it was the first time that she directly spoke about her relationship.
The celebrity couple first worked together when Matteo starred as the third wheel for Sarah’s team up with Gerald Anderson in the 2011 movie “Catch Me, I’m In Love,” which was succeeded by his guesting in the United States leg of her 24SG Concert in 2013.
Although the actor-triathlete had previous relationships, he’s been very vocal about his admiration to the Popstar Royalty. Thus, when he mustered enough courage to truly get to know her and face her strict parents Mommy Divine and Daddy Delfin, he finally wooed her.
In his exclusive interview with StarStudio Magazine in 2016, he shared the process he went through in order to win her heart.
Their first encounter happened when his close friend Billy Crawford introduced them to each other during a show in Cebu. After that he went out of his way to catch the singer-actress in her gig in Batangas and even queued along with the Popsters to be able to score a meet-and-greet with her.
And all his efforts indeed paid off as he finally got the sweet “yes” of Sarah, who he would eventually call “Mahal.”
Ever since the couple’s courageous confirmation, all eyes seemed to be on them as they consistently keep mum about the further details of their relationship. Even their social media accounts couldn’t divulge a lot about them, and most of the photos and videos of their sweet moments together all came from people around them and their beloved fans – such as the ones we collated in this gallery.
Amidst their busy schedules, Sarah and Matteo are still able to see each other and go on dates, just like what his Bagani co-stars Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil revealed during their guesting in Magandang Buhay in 2018.
According to them, they coincidentally see the couple together every time they watch movie at a mall in Taguig City, and they often spotted him talking with “Love”.
They also make sure to be present in each other’s important events and milestones, just like when Matteo joined the IronMan 70.3 triathlon event in 2017 and Sarah surprised him at the finish line. The following year, they attended a publicized event together for the first time as they walked on the red carpet of the ABS-CBN Ball alongside each other.
The year 2019 is definitely one for the books for the couple and their supporters because months after Sarah joined his family in attending Matteo’s graduation from his Scout Ranger training, they delighted us when he posted photos of them goofing off as she displayed a sparkling ring.
Amidst the issues and hullaballoos surrounding their relationship in the past six years, the two finally tied the knot on February 20, 2020 through an intimate Christian ceremony held in Taguig City.
Since then, Sarah and Matteo have been apparently enjoying their married life, based on the photos and videos that the Bagani actor shares on Instagram, wherein they’re seen going on vacation or doing chores together.
Rooting for your everlasting love and happiness, Matteo and Sarah!
Photos credit to @ashmatt_united IG