Ria Atayde’s Sister Gela Atayde Gives Message To Future Brother-in-Law Zanjoe Marudo
RIA ATAYDE – Gela Atayde, sister of Ria Atayde, sends a message to her future brother-in-law, Zanjoe Marudo.
Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo, the most recent celebrities to reveal their engagement, took to Instagram to share the news. The actress expressed her happiness with the words, “Forever sounds good,” accompanying the announcement with pictures of the couple and a close-up of the stunning engagement ring given by Zanjoe.
Speculations about Ria and Zanjoe’s relationship began circulating in 2022. When asked about their status, the actress’s father, Art Atayde, clarified in an interview that he avoids getting involved in his children’s personal lives, especially in matters like this.

Sylvia Sanchez, who first revealed that Ria and Zanjoe were dating before officially becoming a couple, responded to the engagement news by emphasizing that Ria’s happiness is the most important. In January 2023, Zanjoe confirmed their relationship, stating, “Yes, it’s out in the open now, so yes.”
During the same interview, Zanjoe was questioned about marriage, and he mentioned that it was too early to discuss such matters in their relationship. Ria, referring to Zanjoe as her boyfriend, shared that he brings her joy and makes her feel valued as a woman.
Numerous celebrities congratulated Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo, and their Instagram post was flooded with well-wishes. Ria’s brother, Arjo Atayde, and his wife, Maine Mendoza, sweetly expressed their reaction to the engagement.

Following the announcement, Gela Atayde, the sister of Ria Atayde, took to Instagram to share her thoughts about the engaged couple. She wrote a message to Zanjoe Marudo, expressing her sentiments.
On Instagram Stories, Gela posted a photo of herself with Ria and Zanjoe. In the on-screen caption, Gela humorously advised Zanjoe to take good care of her sister.
In the on-screen caption, the dancer and actress conveyed a message to her sister’s fiancé, saying, “Pls take care of her, kuya @onlyzanjoemarudo.”
Gela added a playful note, describing Ria as “a little fragile and stubborn but she’s ok.” She expressed her love for both of them, exclaiming, “I love you both. Sosososoooo happy!!! FINALLY!!!!” Gela also noted her disbelief at how time has flown, reminiscing about their days coming home from Poveda in their uniforms.
Ria later shared Gela’s post on her Instagram Stories and added an animated sticker with the text that reads “I love you.”
