Priscilla Meirelles confirms John Estrada divorce, actor's multiple affairs
MANILA, Philippines — Celebrity couple John Estrada and Priscilla Meirelles are officially no longer married, the Brazilian host-model announced.
Priscilla said as much during her February 13 guesting on "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," stating her right as a Brazilian national to divorce.
She confirmed returning to Brazil in 2024 to process divorce papers, explaining while she and John married in the Philippines, Priscilla registered their union in her home country after a law was updated.
Divorce is legal in Brazil, in fact, only the Philippines and Vatican City are the only nations where divorce is prohibited.
The host-model admitted attempting to file for annulment, which is allowed in the Philippines; however, the pandemic intervened.
"I don't see myself sharing a life with that person anymore," Priscilla explained, feeling the marriage was no longer valid.
John was not pleased with Priscilla's decision, she revealed, even as she reiterated not being able to see John as a partner and companion in the future.
The former beauty queen listed all the attempts she made to save their marriage, including couple's therapy and going to church, all to no avail.
"My mindset was one thing, his was different," Priscilla continued. "I wanted to save my family, and he was having fun mag-isa."
Boy then asked if a third party was involved and Priscilla laughed as she answered that there was more than individual in the picture.
She acknowledged that John had a "colorful life" and a failed marriage to Janice de Belen, but upon entering a relationship, Priscilla mentioned that John promised to become a different man for her.
That vow in her eyes never materialized and was just one of the many elements why their own marriage never worked, though it did produce a child in Samantha Anechka whom Priscilla said understood the reason for her parents' separation.
"I do believe that John loves me as a person... but what I'm looking for is a partner who respects, loves, considers, and treats me as an equal," Priscilla carried on. "I don't want to just be in a sidecar like a spectator in someone else's life."
Boy and Priscilla also talked about an interview John gave before where he mentioned wanting to "remarry" Priscilla if given the chance, as apparently at the time both were aware of Priscilla's plan to divorce.
The host-model admitted feeling sad hearing that was John's response, but after he reached out she stressed "what's done is done" and instead shifted the focus on co-parenting Anechka, praising John as a good provider.
Priscilla did joke that hopefully John would date someone pretty for Valentine's Day, and as for herself wished she'll end up with a godly man. — Video from GMA Network's YouTube channel
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