Paolo Benjamin Guico, frontman of the popular OPM band Ben&Ben, has announced his engagement to his longtime girlfriend, Maria Rachel. The singer-songwriter shared the joyful news on social media, capturing the special moment in a heartfelt video featuring their song Tomorrow With You.
A Romantic Proposal
The video showcased a beautiful garden date, where Paolo surprised Rachel with a proposal. As the couple walked toward a gazebo, Rachel playfully pushed Paolo, adding a lighthearted touch to the moment. The scene then transitioned to the emotional moment when Paolo knelt down and proposed, with Rachel saying “yes”. The video ended with a sweet selfie of the newly engaged couple, featuring Rachel’s engagement ring.
Reactions from Ben&Ben Bandmates and Celebrities
Paolo’s bandmates and fellow artists were quick to congratulate the couple.
- Bassist Agnes Reoma: “Fave part ko yung may pagtulak haha 💕🌻 cute nyooooo.”
- Pianist Pat Lasaten: “Ang classic naman nung tulak hahahahaha congrats guys!!”
- Paolo’s twin brother and fellow vocalist Miguel Benjamin: “🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶 LETSGOOOOOOO.”
Several celebrities also joined in celebrating the engagement, including Marian Rivera, Zild Benitez, Moira dela Torre, Inka Magnaye, Ai dela Cruz, and influencers Jai Asuncion and Angelica Yap.
Fans flooded the comments section with emotional reactions:
- “It’s Paolo’s hikbi for me 😭 Congrats again you guys 🥹.”
- “Hindi nyo naman sinabi na isang oras pala tong proposal na to 😭🥹.”
- Producer Garlic Garcia even expressed hopes that Paolo would write more love songs, saying, “May this inspire you to write more love songs 💖😘.”
Paolo and Rachel’s Love Story
Paolo first introduced Rachel to the public in 2023, revealing that she had been the inspiration behind some of his songs. Their relationship became more public when Rachel took part in a TikTok trend featuring Tate McRae’s song “Greedy”, with the caption “jowa reveal ✨.”
On December 9, Paolo celebrated their anniversary with a heartfelt message, calling Rachel his “source of strength”.
“Happy third anniversary dear!! This year has brought so much growth within us, and through the toughest of tests, you’ve been my teammate, my inspiration, and my source of strength,” he wrote.
“Thank you for reaching my deepest layers and loving me for who I am. I wanna face tomorrow with you, as it comes 🤍 @mariaarachel.”
Ben&Ben’s Recent Milestones
Paolo’s engagement comes just two months after bandmates Pat Lasaten and Agnes Reoma’s wedding in Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, Ben&Ben continues to make waves in the OPM scene. The band recently held a major concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, where they expressed gratitude to their loyal fans.
“Grabe, sobrang puno ang mga puso namin dahil sa pagmamahal niyo sa amin at sa musika namin. Thank you for always showing up for us, Liwanag.”
Ahead of their concert, Ben&Ben also released their latest album, The Traveller Across Dimensions, featuring 13 tracks, including the song Tomorrow With You, which played during Paolo’s proposal.
Disclaimer
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