The Untold Love Story of Arjo Atayde and Maine Mendoza

Maine Mendoza and Arjo Atayde consider July 28

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to be a very special date since this is when they not only got engaged,

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but also when the actress "manifested" her relationship with Atayde several years ago.

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Love Story of Arjo Atayde and Maine Mendoza

Atayde and Mendoza were engaged on the same date nine years after Mendoza wrote "Arjo cutie" on her Twitter page.

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\When Mendoza started her showbiz career through the noontime show "Eat Bulaga," she gushed over Atayde

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\On July 29, Atayde posted photos from his proposal via Instagram, referencing the tweet.

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“It's my turn, I will marry you cutie,” he said, along with the date “07.28.22

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The first meeting between Mendoza and Atayde also took place on the special date, July 28, 2018.

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The couple was congratulated on their engagement by fans on Twitter.

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In January 2019, the actor confirmed their relationship

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In October 2021, Atayde admitted that Mendoza was "the one" for him,

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and they have already discussed tying the knot in the future.

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