Sparkle diva and Kapuso actress Rita Daniela has finally confirmed that she’s dating model and former Lyceum Pirates player Mclaude Guadaña, putting an end to weeks of speculation about their relationship.
In an interview with GMA Integrated News, Rita opened up for the first time about their status.
“I think we’re exclusively dating. I think we are,” Rita said with a smile. “We really enjoy each other’s company talaga. I don’t want to rush things.”
The confirmation comes after fans began noticing the pair’s closeness during Rita’s 30th birthday celebration, where they were seen sharing sweet moments.
The One Heart singer-actress admitted she felt nervous going public with their romance.
“Never po akong nag-flex ng tao actually, publicly. ’Di naman po ako makapaniwala that everyone feels so happy for me and for us,” she said.
Rita also revealed that Mclaude has formed a good bond with her son, Uno, which has made their connection even more special.
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“He gets along well with Uno. They really vibe, and that makes me so happy,” she shared.
Before making things official, Rita and Mclaude had already caught fans’ attention for their sweet online exchanges, particularly a playful interaction in the comments section of one of Mclaude’s posts that sparked dating rumors.
He also accompanied Rita when she received her Best Actress award at the 7th Sinag Maynila Film Festival in September for her performance in “Madawag ang Landas Patungong Pag-asa.”
Rita, who is a single mom to three-year-old Uno, previously shared on ‘Fast Talk with Boy Abunda’ that she had separated from her non-showbiz partner in 2023.
Meanwhile, Mclaude, who plays for the Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Pirates in the NCAA, was part of the Batang Gilas team that represented the Philippines in the 2018 FIBA Under-16 Asian Championship.
