Vina Morales Admits She Prays for a Husband, Not a Boyfriend

By Arniel C. Serato
August 26, 2025 | Quezon City

For more than four decades, singer-actress Vina Morales has lived a life under the spotlight—gracing stages, television screens, and films. At 49, she remains a celebrated performer whose energy captivates audiences across generations. Yet behind the glitter and fame lies a woman of faith, resilience, and longing for something beyond her successful career: the enduring companionship of a life partner.

During a media interaction at the Star Magic Spotlight press conference in Quezon City on August 26, 2025, Vina candidly shared her views on love, prayer, and why she has shifted her focus from searching for a boyfriend to patiently waiting for her future husband.

A Heart That Still Believes

Vina Morales has been single for nearly a year, but she admitted that her prayers remain consistent—she is asking God not for a boyfriend, but for the man destined to be her husband.

“Every day I pray for my husband,” Vina confessed with sincerity. “Prayers move mountains, and for me, that’s my only prayer. For my daughter, Ceana, for myself, for my family—and for my husband, wherever he is.”

When asked why she specifically prays for a husband rather than a boyfriend, Vina’s explanation was striking in its honesty.

“I don’t want to pray for someone I’m just dating or who’s courting me. I’m not even sure about him. So I want to be sure. Whoever my husband is, I pray for him every day—‘Lord, please let him find me soon. I don’t want anyone else anymore.’”

Her words were met with nods of understanding. For Vina, love is not a fleeting emotion but a covenant she hopes to share with the right person.

Lessons from the Past

The singer-actress acknowledged that her past relationships taught her valuable lessons about patience and acceptance. While she admitted to having dated, none of those connections blossomed into something permanent.

“It just so happened that things didn’t work out,” she said with a shrug. “Sometimes it’s really not for you. And if you force it, ikaw rin ang mahihirapan [you’ll only hurt yourself]. So now, I don’t force what isn’t meant for me.”

Her outlook has shifted toward a more spiritual perspective, entrusting her love life to divine timing rather than rushing into commitments.

“Of course, it’s sad at times. I want to have a stable love life, someone who will always be there for me—when I have problems, when I need someone to lean on. My family is always there, but I also long for a partner. That’s why I keep praying for him.”

Faith as Foundation

Faith has always been central to Vina Morales’s personal journey. She admits that the daily act of praying for her husband—even without knowing who he is—gives her strength and hope.

“I always pray for my husband to be safe,” she revealed. “Because I don’t know who he is yet, but I believe that there is someone out there meant for me. So every day, I lift him up in prayer, asking for guidance and protection until the day we finally meet.”

Her devotion reflects a woman who, despite the complexities of relationships, chooses trust over doubt. It also reflects a cultural truth shared by many Filipinas: the deep intertwining of love, faith, and destiny.

Humor in Waiting

Though serious about her prayers, Vina injected humor into her reflections. “It’s been such a long wait,” she joked, drawing laughter from reporters. “I don’t want to waste time anymore. I don’t want delays. Joke lang [just kidding]!”

Even in jest, her words highlighted both the frustration and hope of someone who has been patient for many years. It was a lighthearted moment that underscored her humanity—Vina Morales, the star, still grapples with the same questions of love as everyone else.

A Career That Endures

While her personal life remains in God’s hands, Vina Morales is thriving professionally. Having just returned from the PISTAHAN Festival in San Francisco and Fiesta in America in New Jersey, where she performed for Filipino communities abroad, she beams with gratitude at being able to connect with her kababayans.

On television, her drama series Cruz vs. Cruz continues to dominate afternoon ratings, proving her staying power in a competitive industry.

Reflecting on her four-decade-long career, Vina attributes her longevity not to luck, but to humility and gratitude.

“I’m grateful. I never think, ‘Oh, I deserve this more than anyone.’ For me, projects keep coming because I try to stay humble and hardworking. In this industry, so many talented singers and actors have come and gone. If you are grateful, if you stay grounded, blessings continue to come.”

Her resilience and professionalism have made her not only a mainstay in showbiz but also a role model for younger performers.

Balancing Roles: Mother, Artist, and Woman

Beyond the spotlight, Vina is first and foremost a mother to her daughter, Ceana. Much of her motivation, she admitted, comes from wanting to set an example for her child—both in career and in matters of the heart.

“I pray for my daughter, for myself, for my family, and yes, for my husband,” she repeated. “I want my daughter to see that love is worth waiting for and that God’s plan is always better than our own.”

Balancing motherhood, a vibrant career, and her personal desires has not been easy, but Vina approaches it with grace.

The Woman Behind the Star

What makes Vina Morales’s confession resonate is its authenticity. In an era when celebrities often project curated images of perfection, she spoke vulnerably about longing, faith, and waiting. Her candor revealed the woman behind the performer—a mother, a believer, and a hopeful romantic.

Her testimony is more than celebrity news; it is a reminder that even the most successful and glamorous figures share the universal human desire for companionship, stability, and love.

A Prayerful Future

As she looks forward, Vina Morales remains optimistic that her prayer will one day be answered. She envisions a life not just filled with songs, scripts, and applause, but also with the quiet comfort of a partner by her side.

Until then, she continues to perform, inspire, and pray.

“Lord, sana siya. Siya na yung pakilala N’yo sa akin. Ayoko na ng iba.”
(“Lord, I hope it’s him. Please let me meet him soon. I don’t want anyone else.”)

With those words, she closes the chapter for now—hopeful, grateful, and still believing in love’s perfect timing.