Actress Andi Eigenmann denied speculations that her fiancé, professional surfer Philmar Alipayo, cheated on her, following a series of cryptic social media posts that fueled rumors of their breakup.
In a statement on Saturday, Eigenmann clarified that her earlier messages—including a reference to a “wolf in sheep’s clothing”—were not directed at Alipayo but at a former friend who allegedly repeatedly urged him to break up with the actress.
“I am fully aware that my husband never cheated on me with this girl. I am always around when they are together. I posted because this person betrayed me, encouraged my husband to break up with me during every fight even when I also tell my side of the story to her,” Eigenmann wrote.
The woman also convinced Alipayo to get matching tattoos, the actress said.
“The day after our fight, she inserted herself in the situation by encouraging him to go for a spontaneous love couple tattoo together,” she said.
The woman reportedly shared a photo of the “224” tattoos that she and Alipayo got.
“2Today, 2Tomorrow, 4Forever. More than a decade of being my lil bro, and one of my greatest blessings,” read the woman’s post that received backlash online, prompting her to deactivate her Instagram account.
Eigenmann admitted feeling “hurt” by the situation but did not confirm whether she and Alipayo have officially separated.
“Yes, I am hurt that my husband didn’t think this would bother me…no normal person with good intentions would think it’s okay for a ‘friend’ to encourage someone else’s husband to do this without considering the partner’s feelings,” the actress said.
“I saw red flags but chose to overlook them since she was a friend before I met her. I was hesitant to confront my partner. Now I realize setting boundaries doesn’t make a relationship toxic,” Eigenmann continued.
