When Kiko Met Shawie … The Beginning of Forever … KC on Francis … A Mega-Fans' first meeting with Atty. Kiko … Meet Miss Mega's Hubby … 2001 Senatorial Campaign Trail Meet Miss Mega's Hubby, as introed by the women closest to Shawie's heart. KIKO IS IT! That was lawyer-politician Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan's campaign slogan when he ran (successfully) for Chairman of the University Student Council in UP Diliman. Aside from Coke's slogan, Kiko also borrowed the softdrink company's poster layout. Who would've thought that, a decade later, he would also be marrying Coke's most prized endorser - the Megastar? (Another Coke pitchman Gary Valenciano - Kiko's brother-in-law and Angeli's hubby - campaigned for Kiko in UP for the 1986 elections.) Also, Kiko was a fraternity brod of a childhood friend of Shawie's - the late Cochise Bernabe. Also, Kiko was a fellow councilor in Quezon City of Shawie's co-host and cohort Herbert Bautista. Also, Kiko was a co-host in "Hoy Gising!" - a public service show aired by ABS-CBN 2, the same network behind TSCS. Still a formal intro between Kiko and Shawie proved elusive despite the fact that their paths could have crossed several times in the past. But when they finally met.... That was it. Almost everyone in Sharon's circle thought - and hoped - that Kiko was indeed it. "When Sharon finally told me about the wedding, my initial reaction was like: 'Wow! Finally!' Kasi they've been planning for a long time. Ang tagal na no'n. So when they finally gave us a date - April 28 - wow, this is definite na!" - Anna Zosa, Mega Friend "I knew about it. She asked me to block off that entire week in her calendar. So I told Star Cinema - because she was shooting Madrasta then - not to schedule shootings that particular week." - Sandy Santamaria, Associate Producer "Preparation was fun. My goal was, on her wedding day, she would just sit back and relax because everything was already taken care of." - Anna Zosa, Mega Friend "We didn't want a repeat of her Manila Cathedral wedding. We didn't want a circus. That's why when she told us about her wedding with Kiko, I didn't hesitate to offer my home as venue. The original plan was to hold it in a hotel. I told her: Once you hold it in a hotel, everyone would know. Even if it was under somebody else's name. Alam ng Lord na wala kaming bisita kundi mga brothers and sisters ni Kiko. Familia lang. Even my sisters were not able to attend. Except for Helen (who was a principal sponsor along with husband Senator Tito Sotto). She wanted a simple wedding." - Elaine Gamboa-Cuneta, Mega Mom "Francis is okay. When I first met him, when he was introduced to me by Sharon, my first impression was: Parang seryosong tao. But as I got to know him better, I noticed na marunong din palang mag-joke. Corny nga lang ang mga jokes niya. At least he's very responsible. Gano'n. Parang: 'Can't be another one.'" - Anna Zosa, Mega Friend "Francis is a gentleman." - Lorraine Mendoza-Recto, Mega Friend "Parang naging controversial ang mga naging statement ko noon. Nadala lang kasi ako. That's why I told my daughter: I hope anak you found the right man. This is for keeps. Forever na 'yan. Not everyone is given a second chance at happiness. Isa lang ang binigay kong advice: There will come a time you would have to choose between career and family life. But Kiko is okay. He's not stopping Sharon from doing what she enjoys most. He's very supportive." - Elaine Gamboa-Cuneta, Mega Mom "Ang analogy namin before: If she had only one peso left in her pocket, she would split it between the two of us pa. Now that she's married - I know priorities change. If she said that about our friendship before, I'm sure it's still true. Pero kung piso - siguro 25 centavos na lang ang sa akin, the other 25 centavos kay Francis, sa asawa niya." - Anna Zosa, Mega Friend "I give this piece of advice to everybody: You have to use both heart and mind. You just have to ask yourself four basic questions: Do I love him? You cannot buy happiness - this I learned. Can he feed me? Will I be happy with him? And does he come from a good family? He doesn't have to be rich. Basta good, decent enough. Kasi Sharon has a very intelligent husband." - Elaine Gamboa-Cuneta, Mega Mom "Even among my friends, she was the one who had to go through the most pain. To make matters worse, she had to do it in public pa; the whole world knew about it. 'Yon ang nakakapagod. Draining. That's why when she finally got married, I felt very relieved. Wala nang iiyak." - Anna Zosa, Mega Friend "I hope your happiness with Tito Francis will last forever. I don't want to see you crying anymore. I hope you will live happily ever after with my little brothers and sisters." - Kristina Cassandra Concepcion, Mega Daughter "I could not imagine a love as fierce as yours until I met you. I will be your partner. I am very thankful to God for this day (our wedding day). I'll remember this day when I'm old and gray. I hope and pray that I will remember all the feelings I am feeling now." - Sharon Cuneta, Mega Bride