Vice Gov. Mark Leviste, Sparkle artist Aira Lopez hard-launch their relationship
"She said yes!" This was what Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste celebrated as Sparkle artist Aira Lopez hard-launched their relationship.
The content creator and athlete took to TikTok to share that she and Mark have been dating for five months.
"Each month, we celebrate the special day when we had our first dinner," Aira wrote in the video over a clip of her holding a white rose with a note for her now-beau.
The note read, "Dear Marc, just like this rose, our love blooms beautifully. Thank you for making my heart so happy. Happy fifth month!"
@ranglopez An unexpected love.. 🤍
♬ original sound - Aira Lopez
The TikTok also showed the pair's date at a fine dining restaurant which culminated with a dessert bearing the message, "Will you be my girlfriend?"
"So what's your answer?" the 47-year-old vice governor asked. "Ano ba options ko? Yes, no maybe?" the athlete quipped before she said, "Of course, yes."
"Despite our 20-year age gap, your bright outlook in life, compassion, and genuine commitment have given me a love I've never experienced. Age doesn't define us; happiness does," Aira wrote at the end of her TikTok.
Mark and Aira have appeared in each other's TikTok and Instagram posts previously. For instance, the 26-year-old artist was in the politician's Reel watching a UAAP game in December 2024. Mark also appeared in a TikTok posted to Aira's account earlier in January.
Mark's last public relationship was with Kris Aquino in 2023, which was eventually ended due to the latter's health concerns.
While Kris said she had no plans of reuniting with Mark, she noted they were still on "friendly" terms.
