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‘It was a very nice love story’: Carlos Ponce confirms split with Karina Banda

By Madeleine Marr
Miami Herald file

Aww, we thought this one would stick.

But no. Carlos Ponce and Karina Banda have split.

Banda confirmed the unfortunate news Wednesday on her Univision show “El Gordo y La Flaca,” after cohost Raúl de Molina asked his costar about their situation.

“We aren’t together anymore,” said the beauty. “We didn’t fight, we’re still friends. We ended well.”

Banda coyly said that they were very busy people, and the relationship just didn’t work out.

The two Miami residents were first spotted together in the fall of last year, but rumor has it they started up in the summer.

The actor and TV journalist made one of their first appearances as a couple at the Global Empowerment Mission Gala at Island Gardens in October.

At the time, Ponce told Miami.com they were “very happy.”

But it was not to be.

On his Instagram Friday, Ponce wrote a tear inducing, lengthy open letter to his ex. We dare you not to choke up a little reading this. It’s in Spanish, so we’ll translate the good bits for you.

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Fue una historia de amor muy bonita. Llena de Cariño, Risas, Aventuras, Aprendizaje.... Con una mujer Hermosa, Cariñosa, Romántica, Inteligente, Desinteresada, de intachables Valores y Virtud moral. El AMOR es el ingrediente más importante para que una pareja sea sólida y estable. Pero no es el único factor. "Nada es más fuerte que el amor“ ? Una frase indudablemente hermosa pero no siempre efectiva. Me consta. Pero también me consta que Nada es más fuerte que el amor DE DIOS, y que su plan para mí es Perfecto y Divino. Claro que muchas veces lo he cuestionado, "I’m only human" pero siempre, sin falta, me ha dado respuesta. Entonces... Por que una historia tan bonita tenía fecha de caducidad? La respuesta queda entre Dios, Ella y Yo. El ser figura pública no define que toda nuestra intimidad está disponible a dominio o consumo público. La RAZÓN de nuestra desunión como pareja no ha salido de nuestros labios. Por lo tanto, lo que haz escuchado o leído es simplemente especulación, opinión, desinformación o chisme sin fundamento. Gracias por estar pendiente y por todo el apoyo en momentos de Gloria y Pena.

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“It was a very nice love story. Full of Affection, Laughter, Adventure, Learning ... With a beautiful, affectionate, romantic, intelligent, disinterested woman, of impeccable values and moral virtue,” wrote the telenovela hunk.

Ponce has apparently moved on. The “Devious Maids” alum turned to religion to explain his short term goals.

“Nothing is stronger than the love of GOD, and that his plan for me is Perfect and Divine.”

So why did they break up?

“The answer is between God, [Banda] and Me. Being a public figure does not define that all our privacy is available for public or consumption. The REASON for our split as a couple has not left our lips.”

Don’t believe the rumors (cheating, what else?).

“What you have heard or read is simply speculation, opinion, misinformation or unfounded gossip.”

The divorced father of four then thanked fans for their continued support.

In other words: Thank you, next.

This story was originally published April 19, 2019 at 2:04 PM with the headline "‘It was a very nice love story’: Carlos Ponce confirms split with Karina Banda."

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