Kiray Celis opened up why she requested for a ₱1 million engagement ring from longtime partner Stephan Estopia.
In an interview with Julius Babao for his YouTube vlog, Kiray candidly shared that her specific request was one of the reasons it took time for Stephan to propose.
"Kaya rin di matuluy-tuloy 'yung pagyaya niya sa akin kasi sabi ko ang minimum ko ng singsing, isang milyon," she revealed.
Asked why she set such a high amount for a ring, the actress-entrepreneur explained: "Kapag nagyaya ka magpakasal kailangan isang milyon ang minimum ng singsing kasi kapag nangangailangan tayo siyempre eh di ibenta ko 'yung singsing."
She added: "Pero totoo di ba o pag wala tayong makain, eh di itong singsing. Hindi naman sa ibe-benta ko pero parang in case of emergency kumbaga kung anong mangyari."
Kiray also emphasized her role as her family’s breadwinner, citing personal experiences that made her realize the importance of being financially prepared.
"Two years ago nawalan ako ng sister-in-law pero nung time na 'yun kakabili ko lang ng sasakyan. Ang mahal pala bumili ng lupa pang patay. Ang mahal bumili na kabaong. Alam mo 'yun parang dun ko na-realize na ang dami ko pa palang kailangan asikasuhin sa mga bagay na hindi ko hawak na mga pangyayari," she said.
Kiray went on: "Siyempre as a breadwinner nag-iisip ako ng future siyempre kung ano mangyari, baka mangyari 'to, na huwag naman sana 'yung bad, pero kumbaga may backup. Hindi kami 'yung zero na mangungutang di ba?"
Stephan proposed to Kiray with a three-carat diamond ring.
In the same interview, Kiray shared some details about her upcoming wedding to Stephan. The actress relayed that their wedding will happen this year in Manila.
Kiray shared that she has already finalized her list of godparents and bridesmaids. "Actually inuna ko pa nga ninong, ninang, bridesmaid ko, ganyan, kasi sinecure ko na lalo na very intimate lang 'to," she relayed.
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The actress highlighted that she wants the wedding to remain personal, opting for a guest list made up of close friends and family.
"Tinanong ako ng wedding coordinator ko kung gusto ko ba star-studded. Siyempre trending ka kapag star-studded," she said. "Pero iniisip ko na lang gusto ko ka-close ko lang talaga, 'yung mga mahal ko lang talaga na kilala ako, kilala [si Stephan], para masarap lang hindi 'yung kailangang may asikasuhin ka. Parang ano lang talaga, sobrang close, tropa-tropa lang talaga 'yung nandun."