Nationwide — Preacher DeVon Franklin, 46, has proposed to his associate, coach Maria Castillo, 29, whereas on trip in Hawaii. The shock proposal, held at sundown on a Maui cliff, marked the couple’s subsequent chapter after a 12 months of courting.
“Discovering Maria has been one among God’s biggest blessings in my life, so I needed the proposal to be as particular as our love,” Franklin informed People.
Franklin shocked Castillo throughout a photograph shoot at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. The second came about at sundown, with the couple wearing matching white outfits, embracing on a cliff with the ocean within the background. Franklin additionally offered Castillo with a customized engagement ring designed by Carlotta Sarenas.
The couple, who began courting a 12 months in the past, met by means of Castillo’s enterprise associate, coach Mike Trusdal. After a 12 months of courting, they’re excited to take the subsequent step of their relationship. Franklin launched Castillo as “his lady” through the Merge Awards in November 2024.
Castillo shared her pleasure, saying, “I’m nonetheless in awe of the way it all occurred! It was such a stupendous shock, and I can’t even put into phrases how completely happy I’m!”
Franklin was beforehand married to actress Meagan Good, who additionally not too long ago acquired engaged to actor Jonathan Majors. The 2 finalized their divorce in June 2022 after 9 years of marriage.
