Lara Quigaman shared that her road to peace and lasting love was not easy. Before finding happiness with Marco Alcaraz, the former beauty queen went through a deeply painful relationship that pulled her away from her faith.

In an interview for an Easter Week special with Karen Davila, Lara revealed for the first time that she had been in an abusive relationship. Although she did not identify her former partner, she said the relationship lasted for about three years and involved both physical and emotional abuse.

Lara Quigaman opens up about a painful chapter

Lara admitted that during that period, she appeared happy and successful on the outside. Inside, however, she felt far from God and emotionally trapped. She described that season of her life as one filled with fear, hopelessness, and deep spiritual struggle.

The former Miss International 2005 said she kept her pain hidden even though she was raised in a Christian home. For a long time, she believed there was no easy way out of the relationship.

Her mother became part of her rescue

A major turning point came when Lara’s mother unexpectedly came to help her. Lara believes that moment was part of God’s plan. She recalled how her mother stepped in and became a source of support during one of the darkest times of her life.

According to Lara, God used her mother to help her escape and begin rebuilding her life. That experience marked the start of her recovery and renewed faith.

Healing was a process, not an instant change

Even after meeting Marco Alcaraz in 2009, Lara said healing did not happen overnight. The wounds from her past remained, and recovery took time. She admitted that guilt and emotional pain stayed with her long after the abusive relationship ended.

Over time, though, she learned to surrender her pain to God. Lara said her faith helped her understand that shame and guilt did not have to define her future.

Marco Alcaraz became her answered prayer

Lara later found a very different kind of love with Marco. She described him as patient, understanding, and steady. Unlike her painful past, this relationship gave her a sense of safety and support.

The couple married in 2011 and later had a Christian ceremony in Tagaytay in 2012. Lara said Marco stayed by her side even when she was still dealing with the emotional weight of her previous experiences.

Lara Quigaman’s life today

Today, Lara and Marco are building their life together with their family. Since 2023, they have been living in Canada, where Lara now works as a preschool teacher.

Her story reflects a journey of faith, healing, and renewal. From a painful past, Lara Quigaman found strength in God and eventually discovered the kind of love and peace she had long prayed for.

Final Thoughts

Lara Quigaman’s testimony is a reminder that healing often takes time. It can be slow, painful, and deeply personal. Still, her story shows that recovery is possible with faith, support, and courage.

More than anything, Lara made it clear that returning to God became her foundation for moving forward. That spiritual surrender helped her leave behind shame, rebuild her life, and embrace a healthier future.