Seven years ago, Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano were simply two young artists sharing the screen. Today, they stand as one of Philippine entertainment’s defining young love teams—built not only through television dramas and films, but through the millions of fans who grew alongside them.

In an Instagram post, Belle posted a heartfelt tribute to Pangilinan and the fanbase that has supported DonBelle through every chapter.

“Seven years. It’s such a simple number to say, but it holds countless memories, lessons, and moments that changed our lives forever,” she began.

The actress looked back on the uncertainty of their early years, recalling how neither of them could have anticipated what the partnership would eventually become.

“It feels just like yesterday when we first stepped on screen together, unsure of what this journey would lead us.”

For Mariano, DonBelle eventually became something much bigger than an on-screen pairing.

“Before we knew it, something beautiful had grown beyond us. It was no longer just about Donny and Belle. It became about all of you who chose to believe in us and walk with us every step of the way.”

She dedicated a significant portion of the tribute to Pangilinan, thanking him for the partnership they built over the past seven years.

Calling him her “most reliable anchor,” Mariano reflected on the countless workshops, late-night shoots, and milestones they shared while pursuing dreams they once considered out of reach. Her message also acknowledged a reality that fans have increasingly recognized in recent months: both artists are beginning to carve out paths of their own.

Rather than framing it as an ending, Mariano described the transition as another chapter in DonBelle’s story. “This is not a goodbye. It’s simply a ‘see you later’ while we explore new skies, and I promise I will always be your biggest cheerleader from across the room.”

The actress also turned her attention to Bubblies, thanking the fandom for standing by them through career milestones, personal challenges, and years of unwavering support.

As DonBelle enters a new phase, Mariano acknowledged that the change may feel bittersweet for longtime supporters. Still, she expressed hope that audiences would continue walking alongside both her and Pangilinan as they embrace opportunities beyond the pairing that introduced them to millions.

Over the past seven years, DonBelle has grown from an emerging screen partnership into one of the country’s most recognizable love teams, headlining projects such as He’s Into Her, Can’t Buy Me Love, How to Spot a Red Flag, and the most recent blockbuster hit Tayo Sa Wakas.

Belle’s tribute serves less as a farewell than as a reminder that, for many fans, some stories are measured not by how they end, but by how they continue to grow.