In a joyous social media revelation, J.R. Ramirez, the Cuban-American actor best known for playing Detective Jared Vasquez in the hit series Manifest, has announced his engagement.
A Sun-Drenched Proposal
The 45-year-old star shared the happy news on Instagram through a joint post with his fiancée, Bonnie Leathers. The announcement, made on a Monday, was geotagged at the picturesque Playa Flamenco in Puerto Rico, suggesting the tropical location was the setting for the proposal. Accompanying the post were two heartfelt photos: one showing the beaming couple side-by-side, and a close-up shot of Bonnie showcasing her stunning diamond ring against an ocean backdrop.
In his caption, Ramirez expressed his elation, writing, 'I guess prayer n persistence really do work.' He added a touching tribute to his new fiancée, stating, 'Thank you for bringing me my best friend. This one’s ALL YOU … ☺️.'
Celebrity Well-Wishes and Relationship Timeline
Bonnie Leathers echoed his sentiments in the comments, writing, 'Mrs Ramirez loading…. prayed for you and the love we have, baby. So proud and blessed to be your future wife ❤️.' The couple's announcement was swiftly met with congratulations from friends and fans alike. Fellow Manifest actor Matt Long commented 'Congratulations!!', while Emily VanCamp of Revenge fame wrote, 'So happy for you guys.' JoAnna Garcia Swisher also joined in celebrating the news.
While the exact duration of their relationship remains private, Bonnie's earliest online post featuring Ramirez dates back to December 2024. Their romance has been visibly blossoming on social media since, with the model sharing a selfie with her then-boyfriend in Paris last year, captioned 'Paris Mon Amour ❤️.' This past September, she posted another photo with J.R., accompanied by the caption 'Treat me like a princess and I'm yours.'
Looking to the Future
Following the engagement, Bonnie shared a video montage from their Puerto Rico trip, reflecting on the surprise with Beyonce and Lady Gaga's song Telephone as the soundtrack. She captioned it, 'Kind of busy…. simply went to Puerto Rico to mind my business and tan… and somehow returned engaged??!' She also thanked J.R. for giving her 'the life of my dreams.'
This new chapter comes after Ramirez's previous long-term relationship with his Manifest co-star Melissa Roxburgh. The pair were first romantically linked in January 2020 and had documented their relationship on social media, including a trip to Fiji in December 2022. The exact timing of their split has not been publicly disclosed.
