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Revisiting the Sharon-Gabby saga one more time

Certain stories never fade away in the beguiling and bewildering world of Philippine show business. They linger — the most beloved ones for decades, in fact — with those who witnessed them wishing for particular histories to unravel anew or, at the very least, revisit that all-compelling past and reminisce the feels that came along with it.

The story of reel-to-real-life couple Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion is undoubtedly high, if not on top of the list of most cherished Philippine celebrity romances. Sadly, it was deprived of the happy ending every single one of their blockbuster movies demanded. For indeed, the magnitude of the Sharon-Gabby tandem was unprecedented and deserved no less than for love to triumph. Philippine Entertainment's talented sweetheart and her straight-out-of-a-fairytale-looking screen prince charming were a match made in movie heaven and beyond.