ACTOR Jericho Rosales and his wife of ten years, model and influencer Kim Jones, have separated, a friend close to the couple confirmed.

According to Ricco Ocampo, the godfather of the celebrity couple, Rosales and Jones have long been separated since 2019. 

Ocampo said he had known the two since they began dating.

He said that despite the split, the two remained very good friends.

“While the friendship between the two remains, they have decided it is time to lead separate lives. They are encouraging each other to grow, albeit in different directions. It was a mutual decision, an amicable separation, dealt with grace and maturity by both parties,” Ocampo said in the statement that was released to ABS-CBN.

“The two are filled with gratitude for the memories they’ve made together and the lessons they’ve learned. They have journeyed through the separation with the utmost respect and care toward one another precisely because Echo and Kim are the best of friends and love each other like family,” he added.

“This split is not borne out of ill feelings. On the contrary, one might say that it is a demonstration of their affection and respect, as Echo and Kim only wish the best for each other.  They are incredibly grateful for those who have supported them throughout the years, and appreciate the respect of their privacy during this time,” he added.

Ocampo revealed that after working on various creative projects, the two are working on another film, where Jones serves as writer, director, and actor, and Rosales as producer. 

The film is slated for release within the year. 

The announcement of the split came amid rumors that they have already parted ways.

Rosales had earlier said that both he and Jones are “happy,” adding that his “heart” is doing “good, great, fantastic, amazing.“

Rosales and Jones exchanged vows at a resort in Boracay in May 2014.