Senior High actress Gela Atayde put an end to rumors circulating regarding her sister’s supposed pregnancy.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News, the actress clarified that Ria Atayde is not pregnant with actor Zanjoe Marudo's child, contrary to rumors circulating about the reason for their engagement.

Gela noted that, while the celebrity couple does have intentions of starting their own family together especially since the Nag-aapoy na Damdamin actress is already at the right age to settle down, she is not at that state yet.

The young actress also revealed that Ria has been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), making it difficult for her to get pregnant immediately.

“For me, I can’t say much yet. For now, no. They’re trying, that’s for sure. My sister has a PCOS, and it would be a miracle if she has a child,” Gela said in an interview. “Well, at least my parents also are supportive for that. My sister nga kasi is at the age, turning 32 this year, medyo kailangan na din.”

On February 20, 2024 celebrity couple Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo announced their engagement in an Instagram post.

“Forever sounds good 🤍💍,” Ria wrote, with a photo of herself and Zanjoe sharing a sweet moment together. She also posted another photo, zooming in on her hand wearing the engagement ring.

Zanjoe then commented, “And tastes even better ❤.”

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Gela also shared her excitement in soon welcominmg Zanjoe as an official part of their family. She also shared how simple and sweet the proposal of her soon-to-be brother-in-law was.

"I love Kuya Z so much, so I was so happy that when they told me, I cried. I love how Kuya Z also proposed to her. He just did it in bed, just both of them. She just woke up, so we weren’t there," she said.

Photo credit to @ria Instagram

The couple has yet to announce the details of their wedding.

Meanwhile, Ria and Gela’s mom, actress Sylvia Sanchez, shared some snaps from the video call she and husband Art Atayde had with the now engaged couple on the day of the proposal.

“My heart is over flowing with Joy ❤️ Perfectly Matched 💍💍💍,” Sylvia penned on her Instagram.

The seasoned actress also posted a separate appreciation for her engaged daughter as she embarks on a new chapter in her life.

“Happy ako sobra para sayo Potpot, Sophia Atayde (Ria’s real name). Deserve mo yan dahil napakabuti mong anak ❤️,” she said in her post.

Ria and Zanjoe have known each other since working together on the ABS-CBN drama My Dear Heart in 2017.

They became good friends and later on confirmed that they were dating, following months of romance rumors surrounding the two since January 2023.

“Yes, parang it’s out in the open naman na, so yes,” Zanjoe confirmed during an interview on ANC’s Headstart with Karen Davila.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Ria also admitted that she was happy with her current relationship with the actor, whom she referred to as her best friend.

“I am very happy right now. I am in a relationship where I feel valued and where there’s so much mutual respect, mutual admiration. Very much [like part of the family], I’d say. We’ve been friends kasi for so long. Siguro last year, [we made it official in] 2022 for sure.”

The actress also admitted that she considered Zanjoe "the one."

“I feel like you don’t enter into a relationship unless you feel like there’s a chance they should be the one,” she remarked.