Maricel and Edu in their 'Lavender Fields'

Yes, Maricel Soriano and Edu Manzano were married before and are reuniting on primetime TV's next biggest drama series, "Lavender Fields." But this feature isn't about that. Good friends then and now, and far beyond such marketing angles, this story is about the continued brilliance of this pair of dramatic royals of Philippine entertainment, who have managed to find enduring success and fulfillment both on and off the screen.

As they continue to thrive in their careers, Maricel and Edu have inspiringly discovered that their greatest achievements go beyond their acting accolades. In their roles as parents, they have found a deeper sense of peace and contentment, nurturing their own "lavender fields" of serenity and joy. Even as they reign and remain sought after as before in the entertainment industry, like the rest of us, these celebrities stories' are the same: that it is in the love for their children where they find the true essence of their happiness.