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Published May 29, 2025 6:22pm
Lovely Abella revealed that her husband Benj Manalo has undergone surgery for his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
On Instagram, the “Hello, Love, Again” actress shared a photo of herself beside Benj, who was lying in a hospital bed, along with an update on his condition.
“Sa panahon ngayon, mapamasaya o mahirap na challenge sa buhay, nagpapasalamat kami kay Lord kasi hindi niya ibibigay kung wala kami matututunan at heto 'yung panahon na mas lalong magiging deeper pa ang faith namin sa [Kaniya]” Lovely wrote.
“Thank you sa lahat ng prayers ninyo nasa recovery area na ang asawa ko,” she added.
According to the actress and comedienne, Benj had to rush his operation because he wanted to heal quickly so he could dance with their daughter on her 18th birthday.
Lovely expressed how proud she is of her husband and assured him of her unwavering support as he recovers.
“Excited kami sa mga travels at fitness journey natin,” she added.
Lovely also shared via Instagram Stories clips and photos of Benj after his operation. In one of the videos, he can be seen walking slowly with his bandaged left leg while a health professional watched over him.
Meanwhile, on Instagram Stories, Benj shared that he’s now doing well and can move his leg without any pain.
“God keeps His promises. I can testify to that. Grabe ka lang Lord. You said to me before surgery everything will be OK and now everything is OK,” he wrote in the caption.
“90 [degree] range, walking without crutches, no pain, all faith. Thank you Lord,” Benj added.
Lovely and Benj tied the knot in 2021, with Benj also proposing to Lovely’s daughter, Crisha. Their first child, Liam, was born in 2023.
—Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News
