LIST: 6 new Filipino Gen-Z love teams that may just take over the year 2023
The local showbiz industry is known for its culture of cherishing celebrity love teams. From small to big screens, romantic pairings have consistently dominated the entertainment landscape of the Philippines. Most of which phenomenally thrived and opened doors of opportunities leading to success and popularity– although that is not always the case.
Meanwhile, Filipinos are undoubtedly huge supporters of these love teams. When older tandems go out, the new ones take over. Thus, over generations, the same cycle is continuously repeated and seems never-ending.
Here are the Filipino Gen-Z love teams that may just take over the year 2023
AlFia
Better known as Team Jolly, AlFia comprises young actors Allen Ansay and Sofia Pablo. The onscreen couple initially had their pioneer encounter in the GMA afternoon offering Prima Donnas. At present, they are the lead roles for Luv Is: Caught in His Arms.
BarDa
BarDa is a portmanteu of Barbie Forteza and David Licauco. They recently starred in the GMA hit historical portal fantasy series Maria Clara At Ibarra as Fidel and Klay. Hence, a number of growing fans formerly referred to them as FiLay.
DonBelle
In 2021, Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano headlined the Wattpad-adapted series He’s Into Her. The program caught the admiration of many, giving birth to their remarkable love team. Since then, DonBelle has proved they are a force to be reckoned with.
FranSeth
FranSeth stands for the combination of Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin. The two initially crossed paths in 2019 through Kadenang Ginto as members of the Gold Squad. The pairing currently appears as supporting characters in the suspense drama Dirty Linen.
KDLex
From former housemates in the sixteenth overall season of the reality game show Pinoy Big Brother, KDLex has come so far. For fans, this duo of KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad is like a match made in heaven. They officially became a love team through a 2022 fan conference.
MavLine
Kapuso artists Mavy Legaspi and Kyline Alcantara are behind the MavLine tandem.The 2022 drama I Left My Heart in Sorsogon was a dry run for their compatibility as an onscreen couple. They will also reunite for a project this year titled Zero Kilometers Away.
Which of these love teams do you like the most?
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