A lookback: The women John Lloyd Cruz loved before John Lloyd Cruz seems to gravitate towards women who are career-oriented and strong-willed by nature, but also softens up easily when in a relationship with him. Most of the ladies also came from well-to-do families and tend to be accepting towards a sought-after leading man such as John Lloyd's need for privacy, as far as his love life is concerned. The love life of A-list star John Lloyd Cruz has always fanned headlines. Maybe more so because he is stern about detaching his private life from an image he has cultivated over 20 years. Consistently, the matinee idol has remained guarded even when confirming a much-publicized relationship, or breakup, and has become good at dodging detailed inquiries. But his reticence has only intensified curiosity about his private life. He is 34 years old, hugely successful in his career—so what does it take to win the heart of this elusive bachelor? Maybe his rumored current girlfriend Ellen Adarna has the answer because, suddenly, John Lloyd appears to be letting his guard down. Below is a list that has gathered of all the women John Lloyd had loved before—from puppy loves to fleeting romances to long-term-yet-controversial amours. KAYE ABAD. It was teenage love for John Lloyd and Kaye Abad, who became boyfriend-girlfriend when he was 15 years old and she was 14. Kaye confirmed that her relationship with John Lloyd lasted for only "nine months" because they were too young at the time. Kaye is now happily married to ex-Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up housemate Paul Jake Castillo. KRISTA RANILLO. In a 2008 interview, John Lloyd opened up about another short-lived romance, this time with Krista Ranillo. They became a couple for only “three months.” Reasons for breakup: Krista went to States. No communication for months. When she returned to the Philippines, however, “Nalaman ko iba na ang girlfriend niya. Si Ciara na. Pero okey lang.” Krista is now married to supermarket CEO, Jefferson Niño Lim; they have four kids. CIARA SOTTO. The two reportedly kept their relationship under wraps, as that was the time John Lloyd was firming up his on-screen partnership with then newbie star Bea Alonzo. Ciara is said to have finally called it quits in 2005, giving John Lloyd’s “misbehaviors” as the reason she got “tired” of the relationship. These “misbehaviors” were subsequently revealed to be the actor’s supposed problem with excessive and uncontrollable drinking. Ciara now is a proud mom of her two-year-old son with estranged husband Joe Oconer. She announced their separation in January 2016. HEART EVANGELISTA. According to John Lloyd, he and Heart stopped dating after a few "months" because he “was not ready to get into a relationship” at the time. He also stressed that he has nothing but “respect” and “good wishes” for Heart. The 32-year-old Kapuso actress married Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero on February 15, 2015. LIZ UY. She was his "magnetic Michiko,” the svelte morena with chinky eyes who caught his attention when he saw her for the first time at the Hong Kong International Airport. Their relationship lasted for three and a half years. She was last reported to be dating the English-Korean shipping line operations manager, Richard Griffiths. SARAH GERONIMO. In a separate digital conference, Sarah admitted she had a huge crush on John Lloyd when they did a one-time appearance in Maalaala Mo Kaya in 2006. She also confirmed that her attraction to him was still there when they shot A Very Special Love. Sometime between 2008 and 2009, John Lloyd gifted Sarah with a ring. The two are obviously fond of each other, and have remained good friends. Sarah and her boyfriend Matteo Guidicelli have been going strong for four years. RUFFA GUTIERREZ. For the record, John Lloyd’s secret romance with Ruffa Gutierrez started in “March 2009” and ended in “February 2010.” They met on the set of I Love Betty La Fea in 2008, where John Lloyd, again, played the leading man, Armando, to Bea Alonzo’s Betty. Ruffa played Betty’s arch nemesis, Daniella. Reason for breakup: Third party, drinking alcohol habbit of John Lloyd. SHAINA MAGDAYAO. On June 20, 2010, John Lloyd confirmed on The Buzz his relationship with Shaina. Shaina remained silent about their breakup. Citizens speculated that it might be the rumored third paty's fault, Angelica Panganiban, who have broken up with her 4 years boyfriend Derek Ramsay. ANGELICA PANGANIBAN. John Lloyd and Angelica became a couple on July 8, 2012, a day they would celebrate for the next three and a half years. Reason for breakup: Rumored third party, Bea Alonzo. Bea Alonzo and Zanjoe Marudo broke up on January 2016. A week after, Angelica and John lloyd followed. BEA ALONZO. Both Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd are proud of their success as a love team.