💔 “A Love Story Ends”: Luis Manzano Officially Files for Annulment from Jessy Mendiola After 4-Year Marriage

June 8, 2025

Once admired, now ended — a bittersweet chapter closes

What was once seen as one of Philippine showbiz’s most stable marriages has come to an unexpected and heartbreaking close.

On June 6, multiple sources confirmed that Luis Manzano has officially filed for annulment from actress Jessy Mendiola, ending a marriage that many fans believed would last a lifetime. The couple, who tied the knot in an intimate civil ceremony in 2021, share a daughter together — Isabella Rose — born in late 2022.

While neither party has released a public statement as of this writing, court insiders confirmed that the legal filing cites “irreconcilable differences” and “emotional disconnect” as grounds for annulment.

The silent unraveling

Luis and Jessy’s relationship began quietly in 2016 and went public in 2017. After years of dating under the radar, they became engaged in December 2020 and wed just a few months later. Their love story, marked by heartfelt posts, travel photos, and glimpses of parenthood, was embraced by fans across generations.

But beneath the picture-perfect exterior, cracks had begun to show.

According to a source close to the couple, “They grew apart emotionally over the past year. Work schedules, personal goals, and the demands of parenting may have added pressure.”

In early 2025, fans noticed that the couple had not been posting photos together, nor were they seen at public events side by side — a stark contrast to their previously warm online presence.

Parenthood amidst turmoil

The pair welcomed their daughter, Isabella, into the world in December 2022. For a time, she was the light that kept them together. Jessy often posted tender moments with her daughter, while Luis would occasionally share “dad life” updates. But as insiders noted, the emotional connection between the spouses waned even as their love for their child remained steadfast.

“Jessy is a devoted mother,” one family insider said. “And Luis is committed to being a present father. But that doesn’t always save a marriage.”

Mutual respect remains, but the future is separate

Despite the sadness surrounding their separation, those close to the couple claim the decision was mutual and handled with maturity. “There is no third party, no scandal — just a quiet acknowledgment that the marriage was no longer working,” said a source who requested anonymity.

Jessy is reportedly focusing on motherhood and upcoming independent film projects, while Luis continues his hosting duties on various ABS-CBN programs and digital content.

Their lawyers are now working toward a peaceful annulment process, with a clear intent to prioritize co-parenting for their daughter.

Public reaction: Shock, support, and speculation

Social media erupted within hours of the annulment news breaking. Some fans expressed heartbreak, others admiration for the couple’s decision to separate amicably rather than stay in an unhappy union.

“This hurts. They were one of the few showbiz couples I believed in,” one fan tweeted.

“At least they’re choosing peace over pretense. Wishing them healing,” wrote another.

Final words: Love doesn’t always last forever — but respect can

Luis and Jessy’s story may not have ended with the happily-ever-after fans hoped for, but it remains a testament to a love that was once real, meaningful, and shared in the public eye with grace.

For now, both move forward — not as husband and wife, but as individuals who once gave each other the best parts of themselves, and as parents determined to raise their daughter with love.

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