Who is the wife of Atong, and who are the women linked to him, considering all the women associated with the name of business tycoon Atong? He has admitted only one publicly. Just a few days before Christmas, rumors circulated that Atong and actress Sunshine Cruz were romantically involved. This was based on photos and videos posted by netizens showing the two of them together. Their actions clearly showed they were in a relationship, and to stop the rumors, Atong publicly confirmed that he and Sunshine were indeed in a romantic relationship. They no longer hid their relationship and appeared together in public, including attending a wedding in December where they walked together as one of the couples chosen as godparents.

But with Atong’s public admission of his relationship with Sunshine, many started to question the status of his relationship with his first wife. There have been speculations that they are legally separated, while others say that since they are still seen together, their separation hasn’t been finalized. As for Sunshine, she is legally annulled from her first husband, actor Cesar Montano, and can marry Atong anytime. However, the status of his legal marriage with his first wife remains a big question mark in the public’s eyes. His first wife, Iris, is not from the showbiz industry and has kept her identity private. Aside from a few pictures circulating online, not much is known about her, and she has maintained a private life. It has been years since they shared happy family photos with their four children.

Back in 2019, news broke that Atong had a relationship with Nicole, the niece of Gretchen Barretto. This was when the public first saw the face of Atong’s first wife, along with their children, looking happy together. At that time, Gretchen referred to Atong’s family as “family.” But did this mean that Atong and his first wife were still in a good relationship despite the rumors of his other affairs? The public’s understanding today is that Atong is still legally married, though some reports claim they are separated. It remains unclear whether they have formally agreed to separate or if they are still married.

Atong has been silent about the women linked to him and has never given an interview about his relationships or his family. The only thing he has said publicly is that he is happy with his wife and children, and he would never trade his family for any controversy. He has also spoken about the potential implications of his current relationship with Sunshine. Although Atong has not directly discussed how his relationship with Sunshine began, it is clear to the public that by not hiding their relationship anymore, he is not ashamed of having a younger girlfriend. Sunshine, on the other hand, remains tight-lipped, though her face clearly shows how happy she is whenever they are spotted together.

Many netizens were happy to hear Atong openly admit his relationship for the first time. Several women have been linked to him in the past, but he avoided discussing them. When news broke about his relationship with Nicole, there was even a public fight between Gretchen and Nicole, where Nicole accused her aunt of stealing Atong from her. Atong denied this, explaining that he was simply kind to Nicole and her mother, Marichu, because they helped him with his business. He explained that it was about nine years ago when Marichu started helping him, and during that time, Nicole was still studying. He said he assisted her and paid for her education, and in return, they traveled together once she graduated.

Next, actress Clodine Barretto was also linked to Atong. The rumors about them being together were dismissed by Atong, who clarified that he only helped her because of her friendship with his business partner, Mayor Romy Castro. When they were seen together, people assumed they were in a relationship, but Atong confirmed that once he helped solve Clodine’s problems, they never saw each other again.

Another actress linked to Atong in the late 80s was Christine Garcia. Their relationship became well-known, and they even had a child together. What was unique about their story was that even though they had a child, Atong accepted him and treated him like family. However, he did not give his child his last name because he was not married to Christine. Christine accepted this decision, and the whole family embraced their son. However, she wanted her child to return to the Philippines and work with Atong, but the child refused, not wanting to rely on money from gambling.

Lastly, Atong’s name has been linked to actress Gretchen Barretto for decades. While many have speculated about their relationship, both have stated that they are just friends and business partners. Atong once said they considered each other as family, but their relationship was strictly professional, despite their close ties. Although the public often saw them together, Atong clarified that there was nothing romantic between them.

What do you think, K-show peeps? What’s your reaction to this story? What do you think about Atong and the women involved with him? Share your thoughts in the comment section.