Paolo Guico, one-half of the twin vocalists of OPM band Ben&Ben, is now engaged to his non-showbiz girlfriend, Maria Rachel.
Paolo shared the happy news on his Instagram page on Thursday, January 23, posting photos of the romantic proposal. The event took place in a beautifully lit garden with a gazebo as its centerpiece. In one photo, Paolo is seen kneeling in front of Rachel as he popped the question.
“Tomorrow with you, my dear. Thank you for saying yes,” Paolo captioned his post, capturing the heartfelt moment.
Celebrations and Congratulations
The couple’s engagement was met with excitement and congratulations from Paolo’s bandmates, as well as celebrities like Marian Rivera, Moira dela Torre, and Ria Atayde, who left their warm wishes in the comments section.
Three Years of Love
Paolo and Rachel have been in a relationship for three years, celebrating their third anniversary last December. In an Instagram post marking the occasion, Paolo described Rachel as his “teammate, inspiration, and source of strength.”
“Thank you for reaching my deepest layers and loving me for who I am. I wanna face tomorrow with you, as it comes,” Paolo wrote in his heartfelt message.
About Ben&Ben
Paolo Guico is part of the acclaimed folk-pop band Ben&Ben, alongside his twin brother Miguel Guico and members Toni Muñoz, Poch Barretto, Jam Villanueva, Agnes Reoma, Andrew de Pano, Patricia Lasaten, and Keifer Cabugao.
The band is known for their soulful hits like “Kathang Isip,” “Araw-Araw,” “Leaves,” and “Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay,” capturing the hearts of fans both locally and internationally.