The Reason Behind Mariafe Ocampo’s Absence from the Wedding of Daughter Zeinab
MARIAFE OCAMPO – The mother of well-known content creator Zeinab Harake addressed public questions about her absence at Zeinab’s wedding to basketball star Ray Parks Jr., which took place on June 1, 2025, in Tagaytay. While the romantic outdoor ceremony received much attention and praise, many viewers noticed that Mariafe was not present on this important day.
One concerned netizen commented, wishing Mariafe had been present at her daughter’s wedding. The netizen recalled witnessing her sacrifices for Zeinab during her younger years, including her debut and modeling days, and how she stood by her through both struggles and successes. The netizen expressed sadness that Mariafe was not at the wedding, especially since Terry had always been so proud of Zeinab when he was still alive.
In response, Mariafe shared that she did not attend because she was not permitted to enter the venue. She explained that there was nothing she could do since she was not allowed inside. According to her, Zeinab had given strict instructions to the coordinators, head guard, and security personnel not to let her in. Even after speaking with the guard and the coordinator, she was clearly told that she could not enter, as it was Zeinab’s decision.
Around the time of the wedding, Mariafe also posted a few emotional messages on Facebook, which many interpreted as referring to personal challenges. While she did not mention anyone by name, her posts touched on emotional pain, respect, and the importance of avoiding toxic relationships.
Despite the situation surrounding her mother’s absence, Zeinab and Ray’s wedding proceeded beautifully. The couple exchanged heartfelt vows in a stunning outdoor setting decorated with red roses and attended by close friends and several celebrities. Their wedding video, shared on Zeinab’s YouTube channel under the hashtag #ZEINABfoundherRAYtone, received thousands of views and numerous congratulatory messages from fans who chose to focus on the couple’s new beginning.
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