The Philippine entertainment industry is abuzz with the news that Zoren Legaspi and Carmina Villaroel have suddenly separated after many years of living together. The couple, who were known for their happy and stable image, are now facing rumors of a rift, leaving many people bewildered.

Recently, fans have noticed that Zoren and Carmina appear together less often than before. Their social media posts also do not contain as many sweet moments as before. This has raised public suspicions about whether something is going on between the powerful couple of Philippine showbiz.

Currently, both Zoren and Carmina have not made any official statements about their relationship status. However, some sources say that their busy work schedules may be the main reason why they are increasingly distant. Some rumors also hint that there may be differences in opinions or unresolved personal issues, leading to the decision to temporarily “separate”.

Fans could not hide their worries and regrets about this news. Many people hope that this is just a false rumor and the couple will still maintain their strong bond as before. However, the silence of both makes things even more unpredictable.

Zoren Legaspi and Carmina Villaroel have been together for many years and are considered one of the ideal couples in showbiz. They not only accompany each other in their careers but also build a home together with two beautiful children. If there is really a rift, this will be a big shock to the entertainment industry.

The truth behind this rumor is still a mystery. Fans are waiting for an official response from both to clarify the truth about their relationship status.

Carmina Villarroel on “signs” that Zoren Legaspi is “the one”
Zoren Legaspi recalls moment when he kissed Carmina for the first time.
“There was no courtship. We really started as friends.”

This is the touching statement of Carmina Villarroel, 46, when asked by PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) how her love story with Zoren Legaspi, 49, began.

They both started in showbiz in 1987, so they met and became friends.

“Because we started in showbiz pretty much at the same time. Mother Lily launched us at the same time,” Carmina pointed out to Regal Films matriarch Lily Monteverde.

She continued, “So, it’s like… we didn’t grow up together, but we really started as friends, co-workers, colleagues, that’s all.”

“Then when we were pretty much launched, he went to his love team, we parted ways.

“And then, the friendship was rekindled when he became an action star. And then we did two movies together.”

One of the movies they worked on together was Kahit Mabuhay Kang Muli in 1998.

At this time, Carmina was separated from ex-husband Rustom Padilla.

Carmina further shared about her and Zoren, “Because she’s from Pasig area, I transferred from the South and went to Pasig. So, we started talking, ‘Oh, you’re from Pasig, I’m also from Pasig.’

“It’s just super cool how the friendship was rekindled. He introduced me to his friends.

“And then we started hanging out, but there was no courtship, but you know we’re each other’s type. But there was no courtship. But we also had many kilig moments.”

PEP.ph interviewed Carmina and Zoren at the mediacon of Stories from The Heart: The End of Us on December 15, 2021

THE SIGNS THAT CONVINCED CARMINA ZOREN IS THE ONE
When Carmina felt that she and Zoren were getting along, she prayed that she wanted to ask for “signs” if this was the man meant for her.

Carmina looks back: “When we were going out, because we were going out and there was no courtship, but we weren’t. We sometimes went out as a group, we dated.

“So, I asked for a sign. That’s three signs, huh.

“But the two signs, what I really asked for, I wanted when I got in his pickup truck, I said, ‘I hope he sings ‘You Look Wonderful Tonight’ for me.’

“So, we all know that he’s not a singer, he doesn’t sing.

“For some strange reason. I don’t know, Dad, if you remember that. When I got in his red pickup, that’s what was playing in his car!

“Although it wasn’t a radio, it was a CD. I don’t know if he did it on purpose or just by chance, but it really freaked me out. ‘Oh my gosh! It’s playing.’

“So, okay, ‘Oh my gosh, I got my first sign.'”

Carmina still remembered the next time the “sign” she asked for came true.

“But those signs, I didn’t ask for them in one night, huh? ‘Just give me a sign if he’s really the one.’

“After a while, I wasn’t sure if that was that night or the succeeding dates we had, the sign I asked for was, ‘I hope he brings my purse or bag.’

“Because I really find it cute when guys carry a girl’s bag. It’s not because it’s heavy, but I just find it cute.

“Imagine, they’re big guys carrying girly-girly bags. Nothing.”

It was very memorable and she said she appreciated Zoren’s simple efforts.

Carmina still says with excitement: “The signs I asked for, the not the usual signs, not the ones that are easy to give to you.

“Of all the songs, it’s really [‘You Look Wonderful Tonight]. I know it’s not a popular song, but not as popular as ‘It Might Be You’ or something.

“This one, we were going to Fridays, he just took my bag.

“Well, you know of course that time, action-action star, right? For him wearing a leather jacket, he took my bag.

“So, I was really, ‘Oh my gosh!’ Those are the little things that he didn’t know that were very memorable and really exciting for me.”

Another incident that Carmina recalled was when Zoren remembered the imported makeup she bought for him when the actor went to Japan when they weren’t dating.

Carmina was still straightforward with PEP.ph: “For a guy to buy makeup, that’s really plus points for me, especially for him, an action star, who doesn’t know anything about makeup.

“Because at that time, there wasn’t any Shu Uemura here yet. That time he went to Japan, he said, ‘Do you want to buy anything?’ I said, ‘Can you buy me some Shu Uemura makeup and nail polish?’

“I just said it but I didn’t expect him to actually buy it for me. But when he got home, he gave me eye shadow, nail polish… I was really amazed.

“Of course I was thrilled because not all guys would do that. Because, first of all, they don’t know anything about makeup.

“Then the guys with her, the boys, so I don’t know how she did it. ‘Dad, help me find makeup.’

“But I appreciate it so much that I still remember her.”

ZOREN REMEMBERS KISSING CARMINA FOR THE FIRST TIME
PEP.ph then inquired about what was going through Zoren’s mind when he was wooing Carmina.

According to the Kapuso actor-director, he doesn’t believe in the best foot forward style.

He said, “I’m not really courting. I don’t believe in the courting stage. I think that’s a very fake stage.

“You should be friends. There’s no courting stage because all your ugly attitude, you don’t really show it because you’re in the courting stage. So, let’s call it plastic.

“Of course, women love the courting stage. They bring flowers, they bring chocolate.

“So me, I’m not really courting.”

How did he let Carmina know he wanted it?

Zoren’s straightforward answer: “We’re just friends. And then one day, when I kissed you—which I did—you’ll feel it.

“We’ll feel it or not.”

Zoren said to Carmina about the first time he kissed her, “I kissed you back, right, at your door? You even sat down, huh!”

“Dad!” Carmina said, embarrassed but obviously shaken, even slapping her with her hand.

Zoren continued, smiling, “That’s nothing to say. You’re just going to kiss her all of a sudden. So, I kissed her. There, she sat down!

“So, I said, ‘Ah, maybe we’re the ones.'”

Zoren’s effort to make it seem like he remembered Carmina was innocent and unplanned, just like when he greeted the actress with makeup from Japan.

“Well, I’m not really flirting. The things I do to her, it’s because I like her. I’ll ask her what she likes about Japan.

“When she said makeup, of course the guy’s initial reaction was, ‘What the f*ck? Makeup? How do I buy this?'”

He said he didn’t even know how to pronounce the brand Carmina liked.

“Of course you’d ask, ‘Dude, where’s Shuwi… Something shuwi, Dude.’ ‘Maybe Shu Uemura.’ ‘Oh, is that it? Oh, let’s go.’

“That’s right. If you really like a girl, you’ll give her the things she wants. But I’m not really flirting.”

Zoren allegedly kissed Carmina for the first time when he was acting as her “bodyguard.”

“Until… I was always at her house. And I became her bodyguard.

“There was a time when I was her bodyguard at night. I would go to her house to watch over her.

“That’s a long story, I can’t tell it now.

“But I was his bodyguard every morning until dawn. That’s where it all started.”

Zoren didn’t go into much detail, but they previously shared in a TV interview that Carmina experienced a ghostly presence every morning.

They also said that nothing had happened to them before that except that they became lovers.

Carmina gave birth to her and Zoren’s twin daughters, Mavy and Cassy, ​​on January 6, 2001.

The couple got married in a surprise wedding planned by Zoren on November 15, 2012.