Shaira Diaz: No ‘bridezilla’ moments, just excitement for marriage and motherhood
MANILA, Philippines — Kapuso actress and public affairs host Shaira Diaz is set to tie the knot with actor Edgar Allan “EA” Guzman this year, and according to GMA News, it’s happening in August in Cavite. Despite the usual stress that comes with wedding planning, Shaira remains a “chill” bride-to-be, trusting the process and letting things fall into place naturally.
Even with wedding preparations underway, Shaira has no plans to slow down in showbiz.
“Hindi. Hangga’t kaya, hangga’t meron (work), go ako. That’s what Baba and I agreed on — as long as I can still manage it. Unless, of course, if it gets risky, like when I get pregnant. But we talked about it, and I told him I still want to continue what I started because there’s so much more to do. It also depends on whether the network still needs my service. If they do, why not?” the “Lolong” star and “Unang Hirit” and “iBilib” host shared during an exclusive chat with The STAR on the sidelines of GMA Regional TV’s recent Sinulog festival events.
While some brides stress over every detail, Shaira is going with the flow. While EA is also hands-on, he lets his fiancee have the upperhand in the preps.
“Bridezilla, definitely not. Yun yung kinakatuwa ko. Parang hindi ako ikakasal kasi wala akong nararamdaman na, ‘Oo, ito na, ganito.’ Wala pang ganun,” said Shaira.
“I’m just chill. If I think of something or get an idea, I pass it on to our wedding planner and coordinator — that’s it. Edgar also lets me plan how I want our wedding to be.”
She and EA are aligned on what they want for their big day. While the latter initially envisioned a grand celebration, Shaira prefers a more intimate gathering.
“Supportive si Baba. He wants me to get my dream wedding (which is) church wedding and (something) intimate. He (initially) wanted it grand, but I prefer something simple, just with the people who have been part of our lives and those who have witnessed our love story.”
Shaira and EA’s relationship began at TV5’s “Artista Academy” when they were paired for a dance number. She was a contestant in the artista reality search while EA was already in showbiz at that time. He got her number, courted her for four to five months, and the rest is history.
Though she didn’t immediately think he was “the one,” their love stood the test of time.
“It didn’t occur to me then that he was the one because I was just turning 18 at that time. But I would say, our relationship has really been tested through the years.
“Alam mo, yung animal signs namin sobrang contradicting, hindi talaga compatible from the very beginning but we both made compromises. Kaming dalawa nag-compromise. Pinili namin na ipaglaban itong love.”
Edgar proposed in 2021 after seven years together, but it took time for the reality of marriage to sink in. It was partly the reason why they kept the engagement a secret until last year.
Asked when she knew it was time to settle down, she said, “You will never know… When I got engaged, to be honest, I wasn’t sure if I was ready. May stage siya na hindi pa nagsi-sink in sa akin.
“When he proposed... I think we had been together for seven years already by that time. Ako naman, sabi ko sa kanya noon, from the very beginning, kung ganun na kami katagal, ewan ko na lang kung di ko pa siya makita sa future. Pero eto, nakita ko siya. That’s why I really said yes.”
Initially, she wanted to wait until 2026, but as time passed, she realized she was ready to take the next step.
“Before I said yes, Edgar himself took the initiative to wait until I graduated. That made me happy because he was willing to wait.
“Then the engagement happened, and we kept it private for a while because, at the time, it hadn’t sunk in yet. I wanted to announce it when I was truly ready. And then one day, I just felt it — ‘Okay, I want to announce it. I’m ready.’
“When we made it public, he let me decide when we would get married. I originally said 2026, but eventually, I felt like I was ready (this 2025).
“I want to start a family. I want to have kids. You never really know when you’re ready until you just feel it.”
For Shaira, marriage is about more than just the wedding — it’s about embracing a new chapter in life.
“(What I look forward to the most is) becoming a mother, motherhood and parenting with Edgar. I’m 30 now so it’s time.
“I also don’t want to wait too long, especially that I have PCOS. And ayaw ko rin ipagkait kay Edgar yung panahon na magka-kids kaagad. And both our parents are already asking for an apo.
“I’m excited! It’s something new. Because for the past 12 years, it’s all been about work. I’ve done acting, hosting, I finished my studies, I graduated and all.
“So now, it’s a new chapter to look forward to — married life.”
She’s even started preparing by learning how to cook.
“Nag-aaral na ako magluto, pa isa-isa, dalawa na rin naluto ko — sinigang na baboy and chicken. Feeling ko ang hirap kasi syempre timpla-timpla but so far success naman siya! Never akong nagluluto. Prito-prito lang ginawa.
“But now, ‘di ko alam kung bakit pero sariling katawan ko mismo na biglang gumagalaw na gusto ko mag-aral magluto. Maybe it follows na siguro dahil in my mind, I’m entering my marriage era.”
Through the years, Shaira said she and Edgar have learned the importance of communication in keeping their relationship strong. Asked how the couple (who previously admitted in media interviews that they’ve been practicing celibacy in their 11 years together) managed to stay loyal and faithful, Shaira said, “Communication — No. 1 really, especially in our work. Not just for us, but for everyone. Communication, transparency, honesty and respect.
“Because once you hide something, it leads to more problems, even if it’s just a white lie. You need to explain to (your partner) why you shouldn’t do something or why you should have just said it, and just maybe, I will understand it rather than letting your relationship suffer because of a small lie. So might as well say it, come clean to avoid fights and (again) respect.”
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