Ito daw Ang Pinalit Ni Romnick Sarmenta Kay Harlene Bautista, Kilalanin Sya dito.

After 19 years, Romnick Sarmenta and Harlene Bautista call their marriage over. In her interview last October 15, Harlene stood that there is no third party involved in their separation and it was a mutual decision. The two first met on the set of "That's Entertainment" and their relationship as husband and wife lasted for 19 years. The couple got married thrice: in a civil ceremony in 1990, in a church wedding in 2000, and in their renewal of vows in 2002.

The two celebrities announced their separation in a joint statement sent to the entertainment site PEP.ph on Friday.

But photos of Romnick holding hands with a new girl makes people think is there's really no third-party involved. He was seen holding hands with a girl in Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City, last November 3. Sources cited that his relationship with the new girl came to surface when Harlene confirmed their separation.

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Romnick attended the graduation of the students of International Academy of Aesthetic Science with the new girl. The Cabinet Files identified the name of the woman who was Jessy Lou Lucero. She was one of the graduates who finished the Aesthetic course.

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An informer told the Cabinet Files that the Romnick and Jessy Lou known each other for a long time before their friendship turned into romance. Harlene also revealed that she and her estranged husband is on the process of the annulment of their marriage.

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Harlene said:

"An appeal for privacy. Romnick and I have five beautiful children, whom we love and treasure very much -- we have spent many years together as best friends and partners in everything that we have done. Even more so in raising our family. We will always be great friends, if not the best of friends." 

"With the greatest respect and mutual love, wanting nothing but happiness for each other, we have decided to part ways. We would like to appeal for privacy, for our children and for each other as well. Being public figures, we know that this will not go unnoticed—and we didn’t want speculations, rumors, and gossips to destroy the wonderful memories we share, the peace that we continue to have as best friends." 

"We both decided that it would be best to issue a statement, in an intention to let this be the first and last time that we talk about it. Neither he nor I wish to speak at length about the matter, seeing as to how we had been able to keep the fact for as long as we have. We request that our individual supporters, friends, and family refrain from making comments or issuing statements that may hurt or offend not only ourselves, but most importantly our beloved children. We thank you, for the prayers and support— and most of all for respecting our wishes. God bless you."

The couple didn't give any further details.



Source: PEP.ph, ABS-CBN