Kate Valdez and Fumiya Sankai welcomed 2025 in Taiwan, sharing snippets of their celebration on their shared TikTok account, Onigiri Lovers.
The duo spent New Year’s Eve indulging in delicious food before heading to Taipei 101 to watch the iconic fireworks display.
In the video, Kate expressed her excitement, saying, “Mecha onaka suita,” which translates to “sobrang gutom” in Filipino.
“Thank you so much mga Nori for supporting us from 2024! Now, let’s welcome 2025 together,” they wrote in the caption, addressing their fans.
A Duo Fans Can’t Get Enough Of
Kate and Fumiya have been at the center of fan attention, sparking dating rumors after spending Kate’s birthday together at Hong Kong Disneyland.
In December, Fumiya released his music video for the song “i,” where Kate played a starring role. The collaboration has further fueled fan excitement over their chemistry.
Busy Year Ahead
Kate continues to shine in her acting career, currently starring in GMA Afternoon Prime’s Shining Inheritance alongside Kyline Alcantara, Michael Sager, Paul Salas, and Coney Reyes. The series airs weekdays at 3:20 p.m., following Lilet Matias: Attorney-At-Law.
As 2025 begins, fans of Kate and Fumiya, affectionately known as “Nori,” eagerly await what’s next for the beloved duo.