A month after Arjo Atayde revealed that they are dating, Kapuso actress Maine Mendoza has also made the same revelation through her blog.
But what had sent their fans into a frenzy was when Atayde posted a sweet birthday message to Mendoza on March 3 on Instagram, showing a photo of them hugging each other.
“My reason for being. Happy birthday to my main,” he wrote.
Atayde and Mendoza’s relationship flourished since they worked together for the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival entry “Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles”.
After the production of the said movie, they have been spotted by fans going on dates several times.
Speculation fueled when fans spotted them on their first international trip together back in November 2018. Several photos circulated online suggesting that they were in Indonesia at the same time.
After months of speculation, Atayde has finally spoken about the real score between him and Mendoza in January.
Atayde was straightforward when he said that he and Mendoza are now exclusively dating.
“We are exclusively dating, and I’m the happiest right now. Further details, I will not say anymore. Hanggang doon na lang po muna,” he said.
Atayde also said that he likes everything about Mendoza and she is the one making him happy right now.
“She makes me laugh all the time,” he said.
Since then, they have been spotted more often in events together, and even travelled internationally to Taiwan and the US.
However, Atayde and Mendoza’s relationship did not please some netizens, especially those who are fans of the latter’s on-screen partnership with Alden Richards.
Atayde also said that he is ready to fight for Mendoza, as well as his family if bashers attack them online.
“For me, to insult me is fine. I’m a very passive person. But to insult my family and Maine… sabi ko nga sa social media, I let it go, wala akong kalaban diyan, e. Do it in front of me, I’m sure I’m gonna hit the hell out of you,” he previously said.
Nevertheless, there are still more fans who hope that their relationship will stay strong as the days go by.
