Actress Ana Villafañe's Romantic Engagement in London's Hyde Park
Actress Ana Villafañe, known for her role in New Amsterdam, recently announced her engagement to businessman Anthony “AJ” Parillo. The proposal took place during a run in London's Hyde Park, where Parillo got down on one knee by the water and asked Villafañe to marry him. The actress was overwhelmed with emotion and the surrounding crowd applauded the couple's special moment. Villafañe was seen wearing a new ring on her left hand, a custom creation featuring a 2.8-carat diamond set on a gold band with platinum prongs.
Parillo shared that he collaborated with Solitaire Creations by Dennis to design the ring for the proposal. Villafañe, who had Bad Bunny’s song “Baile Inolvidable” playing in her headphones during the proposal, described the experience as surreal and emotional. Despite the excitement, she made Parillo finish their run after the proposal. The couple's relationship timeline is not publicly known, as Villafañe has kept her private life low-key.
Villafañe, currently starring as Ava Gardner in Sinatra The Musical in the West End, shared moments from the show's opening night on social media. She expressed her gratitude for the experience and was seen celebrating with the cast and crew, including her partner. The engagement news has garnered attention, with fans and well-wishers congratulating the couple on their upcoming nuptials.