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Celebrity Couples' First Time Together at the ABS-CBN Ball

These pairs made their relationships ABS-CBN Ball red carpet-official

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Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso

<p>It was that time of the year again where artists gather together for a grand celebration, model show-stopping ensemble, and enjoy an evening of conversations, socialization, and some catching-up at the <strong><a href="https://theball.abs-cbn.com/" target="_blank">ABS-CBN Ball</a></strong>. One of the most-awaited moments at the affair, though, is the entrance of tandems and real couples at the red carpet. </p><div><br/></div><p>Celebrity couples like <strong><a href="https://metro.style/people/celebrities/julia-montes-coco-martin-ang-probinsyano-cocojul/30872" target="_blank">Coco Martin and Julia Montes</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://metro.style/people/celebrities/rico-blanco-and-maris-racal-are-dating-confirmed/30289" target="_blank">Rico Blanco and Maris Racal</a></strong>, and<strong> <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/21/23/charlie-dizon-confirms-relationship-with-carlo-aquino" target="_blank">Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon</a></strong> made their relationships red carpet-official. It was definitely a treat to witness these pairs make their way to the ABS-CBN Ball as a real couple for the first time.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cx0E-ddPH3b/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" 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/reel/Cx0E-ddPH3b/?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> 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couples who attended the ABS-CBN Ball together for the first time: </strong><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/6ae34332-1882-4791-98ca-f0f3b367961b_celebrity couples first time to attend the abs cbn ball landscape.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/3ed3cdea-95cd-468d-971b-2e35f47b532d_charlie_carlo_metro-abs-cbn-ball-red-carpet--4x5.jpg" alt="Celebrity Couples Who Went Together to the ABS-CBN Ball for the First Time" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/feedaee3-3cb9-49df-b16a-e80d440eff26_070a4893a.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/10320ee0-2c81-4f32-9d39-767c59471c03_julia-coco3_metro-abs-cbn-ball-red-carpet--4x5.jpg" alt="Celebrity Couples Who Went Together to the ABS-CBN Ball for the First Time" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f651f7f5-d102-4db7-bd80-bf04c940b6ee_metro abs-cbn ball rc-195.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/309afd7e-2736-457f-acf2-f4f314b8bc01_julia-gerald2_metro-abs-cbn-ball-red-carpet--4x5.jpg" alt="Celebrity Couples Who Went Together to the ABS-CBN Ball for the First Time" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/cf996a71-cb0c-4371-b878-ed50a372525c_metro abs-cbn ball rc-067.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" 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Ball for the First Time" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/634c9b9b-bb44-48f7-83a0-7905ef186d06_metro abs-cbn ball rc-104.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon - Recently, Charlie Dizon confirmed her relationship with Carlo Aquino. She called him her “boyfriend,” sending fans into a frenzy. The two recently starred in a movie titled “Third World Romance.”<cite>Ryan Ong</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon<cite>Seven Barretto</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Coco Martin and Julia Montes - Last May, Coco Martin finally said it—he has since been with Julia Montes for more than a decade, but the duo remained discreet and tight-lipped in terms of romantic relationships. <cite>Ryan Ong</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Coco Martin and Julia Montes<cite>Rxandy Capinpin</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson - While the two have long confirmed their romantic relationship in 2021, Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson came together for the first time at the function. Both were twinning in classic black ensembles. <cite>Ryan Ong</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson<cite>Rxandy Capinpin</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ion Perez and Vice Ganda - Power duo Ion Perez and Vice Ganda were definitely party-ready as it was their first time on the red carpet together as a couple. In 2021, the two held their commitment and wedding ceremony in Las Vegas, USA. <cite>Ryan Ong</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ion Perez and Vice Ganda<cite>Seven Barretto</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Javi Benitez and Sue Ramirez - Javi Benitez and Sue Ramirez have been partners since 2020, but being at the ball together for the first time ever was such an exciting treat for their fans and followers!<cite>Ryan Ong</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Javi Benitez and Sue Ramirez<cite>Rxandy Capinpin</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Catriona Gray and Sam Milby - Bride- and groom-to-be Catriona Gray and Sam Milby went together for the first time at an ABS-CBN Ball party. The two announced their engagement last February.<cite>Ryan Ong</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Catriona Gray and Sam Milby<cite>Seven Barretto</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo - It was only in January of this year when Zanjoe Marudo officially talked about the real score of his relationship with Ria Atayde. He confessed to the public, claiming that he and Ria are finally together.<cite>Ryan Ong</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo<cite>@jevillaroman via @ria</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Rico Blanco and Maris Racal - It was in 2021 when Maris Racal first confirmed her relationship with seasoned singer-songwriter and record producer Rico Blanco. The pair made their relationship red carpet-official at the ABS-CBN Ball.<cite>NicePrint Photo</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Rico Blanco and Maris Racal<cite>Seven Barretto</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Jane Oineza and RK Bagatsing - It&#x27;s not Jane&#x27;s and RK&#x27;s first time to attend the ABS-CBN Ball, but it&#x27;s their first time to grace the event and walk its red carpet together. They confirmed their relationship in 2021. <cite>Ryan Ong</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Jane Oineza and RK Bagatsing<cite>Rxandy Capinpin</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Jake Cuenca and Chie Filomeno - Chie Filomeno finally silenced the dating rumors as she finally hinted at the real score between her and Jake Cuenca. In a media conference, she mentioned that she and Jake are taking their time. <cite>@abscbn</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Jake Cuenca and Chie Filomeno<cite>Rxandy Capinpin</cite></p></div></div></div></div><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos by <strong>Seven Barretto</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/celebrities/abs-cbn-ball-2023-live-updates-red-carpet/36314" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ABS-CBN Ball 2023: Celebrities On The Red Carpet</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/celebrities/celebrity-duos-couples-at-the-abs-cbn-ball-2023/36358" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Celebrity Duos and Couples at the ABS-CBN Ball 2023</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/celebrities/celebs-metro-photo-booth-abs-cbn-ball-2023-part1/36357" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Metro Photo Booth at the ABS-CBN Ball 2023 (Part 1)</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/celebrities/celebs-metro-photo-booth-abs-cbn-ball-2023-part-2/36368" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Metro Photo Booth at the ABS-CBN Ball 2023 (Part 2)</a></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>