Lance Joseph Martinez

Who is Luigi Villafuerte? Everything to Know About Yassi Pressman's Fiancé

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<p>We&#x27;re always curious about the non-showbiz partners of some of our favorite stars, and toward the end of July, all eyes turned to <strong>Yassi Pressman</strong> and her now-fiancé, <strong>Luigi Villafuerte</strong>.<strong></strong></p><p>The couple announced their engagement on July 18, sharing a series of photos and videos that offered a glimpse into the intimate moment. Luigi posted highlights from the proposal on his Instagram account, giving fans a closer look at the milestone in their relationship, which reportedly started in 2023.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786004289056[image] - 6106595.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Luigi Villafuerte and Yassi Pressman during their engagement</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>From the glimpses shared online, Luigi popped the question in a picturesque outdoor setting surrounded by greenery. The emotional and intimate proposal perfectly complemented the couple&#x27;s adventurous and laid-back personalities, making the moment even more personal for the two.</p><p>While Yassi has long been a familiar face to audiences through her numerous television and film projects—including her current series, <strong><em>The Loyalty Game</em></strong>—<strong></strong>her fiancé has largely built a name for himself outside the entertainment spotlight.</p><p>So, who exactly is the man Yassi is set to marry? From his family background and career to the story behind their relationship, let&#x27;s get to know Luigi Villafuerte through these fun facts.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Da7pHLBmSNy/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A275712%2C%22ls%22%3A275217%2C%22le%22%3A275707%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="0" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px;min-width:326px;padding:0px;position:absolute"></iframe></div><blockquote class=" instagram-media-registered" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Da7pHLBmSNy/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" id="instagram-media-payload-0" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Da7pHLBmSNy/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%" target="_blank"><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:40px;margin-right:14px;width:40px"><br/></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:100px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:60px"><br/></div></div></div><div style="padding:19% 0"><br/></div><div style="display:block;height:50px;margin:0 auto 12px;width:50px"><br/></div><div style="padding-top:8px"><div style="color:#3897f0;line-height:18px">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding:12.5% 0"><br/></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:center"><div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(0px) translateY(7px)"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;height:12.5px;transform:rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px);width:12.5px;flex-grow:0;margin-right:14px;margin-left:2px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(9px) translateY(-18px)"><br/></div></div><div style="margin-left:8px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:20px;width:20px"><br/></div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:2px solid transparent;border-left:6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom:2px solid transparent;transform:translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)"><br/></div></div><div style="margin-left:auto"><div style="width:0px;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(16px)"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;flex-grow:0;height:12px;width:16px;transform:translateY(-4px)"><br/></div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(-4px) translateX(8px)"><br/></div></div></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:24px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:224px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:144px"><br/></div></div></a><div style="color:#c9c8cd;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Da7pHLBmSNy/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="color:#c9c8cd;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by Vincenzo Luigi Villafuerte (@vincenzo.luigi)</a></div></div></blockquote><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>He is 29 years old.</strong></div><p><strong>Vincenzo Renato Luigi Reyes Villafuerte</strong>,<strong></strong> better known as Luigi Villafuerte, was born on November 7, 1996, making him 29 years old. He is one year younger than his fiancée, Yassi Pressman, who was born on May 11, 1995, and is now 31.</p><p>Born under the sign of <strong>Scorpio</strong>, Luigi shares an interesting zodiac match with Yassi, a <strong>Taurus</strong>. Taurus and Scorpio are known to be opposite signs on the zodiac wheel, creating an &quot;opposites attract&quot; dynamic.</p><p>While Taurus is a fixed earth sign and Scorpio is a fixed water sign, the pair is said to share strong values of loyalty, stability, and long-term commitment—though their equally stubborn personalities can sometimes lead to intense disagreements.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786004781811[image] - 7754638.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786004802431[image] - 7025385.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>He was raised in Camarines Sur.</strong></div><p>Although he was born in <strong>Makati City</strong>, Luigi Villafuerte spent most of his childhood in Camarines Sur, where he grew up surrounded by his family&#x27;s long-standing involvement in public service.</p><p>He later attended local schools in the province before pursuing his higher education.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>He earned his degree in New York City.</strong></div><p>For college, Luigi Villafuerte moved to the United States to pursue his studies at <strong>New York University (NYU)</strong>, where he earned a degree in <strong>Political Science</strong> with a minor in <strong>Computer Science</strong>.<strong></strong></p><p>Founded in 1831, New York University is one of the world&#x27;s leading private research universities. Located in the heart of <strong>New York City</strong>, the institution is known for its campus surrounding <strong>Washington Square Park</strong>,<strong> </strong>its globally recognized academic programs, and its extensive international network.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786004435335[image] - 8222311.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Luigi Villafuerte during his graduation in New York University</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786004483996[image] - 3229992.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>He comes from a prominent political family.</strong></div><p>As his surname suggests, Luigi Villafuerte comes from the Villafuerte family, one of the most prominent political families in <strong>Camarines Sur</strong> and the <strong>Bicol Region</strong>.<strong></strong></p><p>He is the son of <strong></strong>Camarines Sur Governor<strong> Luis Raymund Villafuerte </strong>and the younger brother of <strong></strong>Camarines Sur Representative and <strong></strong>former Governor <strong>Miguel Luis Villafuerte</strong>, husband of Miss Universe Philippines 2017 Rachel Peters<strong>. </strong>Luigi is also the grandson of <strong></strong>former Camarines Sur Governor and <strong></strong>Representative<strong> Luis Villafuerte</strong> and <strong>Nelly Favis-Villafuerte</strong>.<strong></strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>He currently serves in public office.</strong></div><p>Following in his family&#x27;s footsteps in public service, Luigi Villafuerte served as the governor of <strong></strong>Camarines Sur from 2022 to 2025. <strong></strong>In 2025, Luigi transitioned to national politics after being elected as the <strong>representative of Camarines Sur&#x27;s 2nd District</strong>. In the same year, he was also appointed as one of the <strong></strong>Deputy Majority Leaders of the House of Representatives.<strong></strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>He&#x27;s an avid golfer.</strong></div><p>A quick scroll through Luigi Villafuerte&#x27;s <strong>Instagram</strong> reveals more than just updates about his work in public service. One of the recurring themes on his feed is his love for golf, with several posts showcasing him spending time on the course.</p><p>In one of his birthday tributes to his father, <strong></strong>Camarines Sur Governor <strong>Lray Villafuerte</strong>, Luigi even credited him not only for being his role model in public service, but also for teaching him his golf swing—a hobby the two appear to share.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786004977692[image] - 9511988.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Luigi Villafuerte with his father, Lray Villafuerte</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>He enjoys outdoor adventures.</strong></div><p>Luigi Villafuerte&#x27;s love for the outdoors is hard to miss. From his picturesque proposal to now-fiancée Yassi Pressman to the adventures featured on his social media, it&#x27;s clear that nature has always been a big part of his life.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786004617733[image] - 1762315.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Luigi Villafuerte during a trip to Hokkaido, Japan, in 2012</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>In fact, his very first Instagram post, shared in 2012, showed him enjoying the snow at <strong>Niseko Hanazono Resort </strong>in<strong> Hokkaido, Japan. </strong>Over the years, his feed has documented his passion for outdoor activities, including <strong>surfing</strong>,<strong> snowboarding</strong>, <strong>kayaking</strong>,<strong> </strong>and other adventures.</p><p>Many of these moments have also been shared with his family, reflecting a love for the outdoors that has been part of his life since childhood.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786004593496[image] - 7737556.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Basketball is one of his favorite sports.</strong></div><p>Basketball is another sport that Luigi Villafuerte appears to be passionate about. Over the years, he has shared photos of himself playing the sport, both while studying abroad and back in the Philippines, showing that basketball has remained one of his favorite pastimes.</p><p>He&#x27;s also a fan of <strong></strong>NBA legend <strong>Kobe</strong> <strong>Bryant</strong>. In April 2016, Luigi paid tribute to the late basketball icon by sharing a post celebrating Bryant&#x27;s legendary career following his retirement from the NBA.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786004716591[image] - 5597515.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Luigi Villafuerte and Team Camarines Sur</span></span></span></div><p>Photo from<strong> @vicenzo.luigi</strong></p>

<p>Curious about the man who captured Yassi Pressman's heart? Get to know her fiancé, Luigi Villafuerte, through these fun facts—from his background and career to the story behind their relationship.</p>

Curious about the man who captured Yassi Pressman's heart? Get to know her fiancé, Luigi Villafuerte, through these fun facts—from his background and career to the story behind their relationship.

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Lance Joseph Martinez

Published August 07, 2026 08:00 AM PHT

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