Belle Mariano looks back on seven years of DonBelle: 'Something beautiful had grown beyond us'

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Belle Mariano took to social media to honor DonBelle's seven-year journey, expressing her heartfelt gratitude to Donny Pangilinan and the Bubblies, the official name of their loyal fanbase.
“Seven years. It’s such a simple number to say, but it holds countless memories, lessons, and moments that changed our lives forever,” Mariano said in a reel she posted on Facebook, which captured the many milestones they shared together as a love team.
Mariano recalled that “it feels just like yesterday when we first stepped on screen together, unsure of what this journey would lead us to.”
“We only knew that we would face every challenge, every fear, every dream, side by side. Before we knew it, something beautiful had grown beyond us,” she said, reflecting on their journey as a love team.
Mariano felt that, at one point, the tandem “was no longer just about Donny and Belle, it became about all of you who chose to believe in us and walk with us every step of the way.”
She also thanked “Nato,” her pet name for Pangilinan, for being a reliable partner throughout their rise to stardom.
“To Nato, thank you. Thank you for being my partner through every chapter of these seven years. Thank you for being the most reliable anchor throughout this whirlwind of a ride. From our very first workshop together to our late-night shoots, you’ve been my constant teammate, my confidant, my partner in every sense of the word.”
Pursuing careers outside the love team has not changed Mariano's appreciation for Pangilinan, saying “we built so much together, dreams we once thought were impossible.”
“And now, as we both choose to explore new paths and grow as individual artists and people, I want you to know how deeply grateful I am for everything we created together,” she said, stressing that “this is not a goodbye” but simply a “see you later.”
“While we explore new skies, I promise I will always be your biggest cheerleader from across the room,” she assured Pangilinan.
Mariano also expressed her deepest gratitude to the Bubblies, who have supported the pair unconditionally throughout their journey.
“To our beloved Bubblies, thank you will never be enough. You are the heartbeat of this love team, of this beautiful journey. You have shown up for us unconditionally through every milestone, every success, every setback, and in every moment we needed the strength to keep going.”
Acknowledging their fans' unwavering support through the years, Mariano added: “You filled venues, trended topics, celebrated our victories, and shielded us when things got tough. But more importantly, it’s the genuine love, the loyalty, and the community you’ve built among yourselves that has truly moved us.”
Continuing to praise their supporters, the Can't Buy Me Love actress said:
“You stood by us. Thank you for your love. You didn't just support the love team. You became a home. You became a family. Thank you for your trust and faith. And thank you for staying.”
As both she and Pangilinan embark on new career paths, Mariano expressed hope that the Bubblies would continue supporting them.
“As we take these next steps as individual artists, we hope you’ll carry the same love and support you've given us in the past seven years,” she said.