Atayde Family Clarifies Maine Mendoza Missed Birthday Celebration Due to Illness
MAINE MENDOZA – The wife of Arjo Atayde was noticeably absent from her in-laws’ recent birthday celebration, sparking rumors about her marital status.
According to the Atayde family’s official publicist, Maine was simply unwell that day, which explained her absence. Reports confirmed that she could not attend the family event of Ria and Art Atayde due to illness. It was noted that she wasn’t feeling well that day.
Despite this explanation, social media quickly noticed her absence. A now-deleted TikTok video by comedian Bayani Agbayani showed the Atayde family gathered together, with Maine noticeably missing. This fueled speculation among fans, particularly the AlDub community, that something might be amiss in her marriage. The public also noted that during Maine’s own birthday on March 3, there were no posts showing her together with Arjo. When Maine shared photos on March 5, Arjo was again absent, even as she expressed gratitude for the birthday greetings and well wishes she received.
Further attention came when Maine traveled to Vietnam with friends on March 14, posting updates with the caption “hcm on film.” Fans took note of her trips and the lack of visible appearances of her husband in recent posts, prompting many to question her current marital status. Despite the online buzz, there has been no official confirmation of any personal issues between the couple. The Atayde family and Maine’s representatives maintain that her absence was due solely to health reasons and nothing more.
Meanwhile, Maine Mendoza is a television host, actress, and social media personality. She gained fame as Yaya Dub in Eat Bulaga!’s “Kalyeserye” segment and became part of the viral AlDub love team with Alden Richards. Known as the “Queen of Dubsmash,” she has starred in films like My Bebe Love and Imagine You & Me and has won numerous awards.