Comedienne and actress Kiray Celis has finally revealed the real reason why it took years before her longtime boyfriend, Stephan Estopia, proposed marriage — and it involves a hefty price tag.
In a YouTube interview with Julius Babao, Kiray shared that she had one firm condition before accepting any marriage proposal: “Isa talaga sa mga dahilan kung bakit natagalan si Stephan mag-propose, kasi sinabi ko sa kanya, ang minimum na singsing na tatanggapin ko, ₱1 million.”
While it may sound extravagant, Kiray explained that her demand wasn’t driven by luxury — but by practicality.
“‘Pag nagyaya ka magpakasal, dapat prepared ka. Kasi kung sakaling mangailangan kami, puwede naming ibenta ‘yung singsing. Hindi naman sa gusto kong ibenta, pero in case of emergency, parang insurance kumbaga,” she reasoned.
As the breadwinner of her family, Kiray admitted that a personal tragedy opened her eyes to the importance of being financially prepared.
“Nu’ng mawala ‘yung sister-in-law ko two years ago, du’n ko talaga na-realize ang bigat ng responsibilidad. Kakabili ko lang ng sasakyan nu’n, tapos ang mahal pala ng lupa at kabaong. Dapat talaga, handa ka sa lahat.”
Now engaged and set to wed this year in Manila, Kiray said she prefers an intimate wedding over a star-studded one.
“Tinatanong ako ng wedding coordinator ko kung gusto ko ba ng star-studded na kasal. Siyempre, trending ka ‘pag ganu’n. Pero mas pinili ko na lang na mga ka-close lang talaga namin ang imbitado—‘yung mga taong mahal namin at kilala kami.”
She’s already finalized her list of godparents and bridesmaids.
“Inuna ko pa nga ‘yun kaysa sa iba, kasi gusto ko sure na ‘yung mga taong importante sa amin, nandu’n.”
And yes — her dream ring? A 3-carat diamond that, according to her, fits the ₱1 million requirement.
Congratulations, Kiray and Stephan!
