With more than 16.94 million combined subscribers on YouTube, many Filipinos witnessed the relationship milestones of content creators Viy Cortez and Lincoln “Cong TV” Velasquez.
On Thursday, the couple publicly announced that they are finally tying the knot. The engagement was celebrated by their fans who extended their congratulatory messages.
READ: ‘Yes, Love’: Viy Cortez, Cong now engaged
Here’s a look back at the couple’s relationship milestones:
April 2015
Viy sent her first message to Cong, who was just starting his online career. She asked him when he would upload his video.
@viy.cortezKaway kaway sa mga babaeng nag first move😂😂😂😂♬ AMAZING – Phoebe
May 2015
Cong and Viy first met in person on May 21, 2015.
June 2015
Viy and Cong officially became a couple.
September 2017
Viy started her YouTube channel in 2017. Her first vlog is titled “SPICY NOODLE CHALLENGE with CONG & JUNNIE BOY.”
December 2019
Viy reached more than one million subscribers on YouTube.
February 2020
From living in a condo, Viy and Cong with the rest of the Team Payaman moved to a new mansion, which they named Payamansion.
The couple also flew to Japan in the same month. Their trip was sponsored by Hokkaido District Transport Bureau and Sapporo City.
April 2020
Viy threw a small surprise for her partner for reaching more than four million subscribers on YouTube.
August 2020
Viy bought a two-story house for her family in Laguna.
December 2020
The couple broke the sad news that they lost a baby just days after learning that Viy was pregnant.
February 2021
The couple, with the rest of Team Payaman, moved to a new house, which they named Payamansion 2.0.
April 2021
Viy shared a photo of the two-story office of her business Viyline. They offer various products such as cosmetics, clothing, and skincare.
June 2021
The couple celebrated their 6th anniversary on the private island of Amanpulo.
December 2021
A year after Viy’s miscarriage, she revealed that she was pregnant again.
July 2022
The couple welcomed their first child Zeus Emmanuel “Kidlat” Velasquez.
READ: Cong TV, Viy Cortez welcome newborn ‘Kidlat’
May 2022
Cong reached ten million subscribers on YouTube.
September 2022
The couple had a groundbreaking ceremony for their house. The couple eyes to finish the construction of their mansion on December 2023.
October 2022
Kidlat was baptized. Among his godparents are celebrities Donnalyn Bartolome and James Reid.
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On October 28, Cong asked for the hands of Viy.
The couple has yet to reveal the date and other details of their wedding, as of press time.
