Born on August 6, 1985, in Parañaque, Princess Marie Velasco is a Filipino acoustic singer, former marketing manager at the Belo Medical Clinic, and ex‑girlfriend of Dr. Hayden Kho Jr.. She graduated from De La Salle University and later earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of the Philippines. Before the scandal, Velasco worked as a manager at the Belo Medical Group and was in a long‑term relationship with Kho’s best friend and fellow doctor, Mark Herbert “Bistek” Rosario, a pediatrician.
The preliminary investigation by the DOJ, led by Senior State Prosecutor Emilie Fe delos Santos, culminated on October 22, 2009, with a landmark decision: the panel indicted Hayden Kho Jr. for violation of Republic Act 9262 (Anti‑Violence Against Women and Children Act) but dismissed the complaints against Belo, Chua, Rosario, and Velasco for lack of evidence. The DOJ panel concluded that while these four individuals were aware of Kho’s infidelity and the existence of the tapes, they were not involved in the actual recording of the videos, and their failure to inform Halili did not make them criminally liable as accessories. The panel also noted that the issue was not whether Kho uploaded the video but rather his act of secretly recording sexual acts without consent, which “bespoke of his betrayal of their trust and lack of respect for women”.
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Princess Velasco was a key figure who helped reveal Hayden Kho's infidelities to his then-partner, Dr. Vicki Belo.
In the web of accusations and legal action that followed, Princess Velasco's name was repeatedly mentioned. Katrina Halili filed criminal charges against several individuals, accusing them of conspiring to distribute the illicit videos. Included in that list were Dr. Vicki Belo, Erik Johnston Chua, Dr. Bistek Rosario, and Princess Velasco. Born on August 6, 1985, in Parañaque, Princess
As of 2025, whispers in the entertainment industry suggest a possible "Unplugged" concert series later this year—small theaters, no auto-tune, just her and a guitar. Given the resurgence of 2000s nostalgia on social media, the timing is perfect.
How this event changed the conversation on and consent in the Philippines. Before the scandal, Velasco worked as a manager
Princess Velasco has successfully left the controversy behind. She is now married to her long-time partner, Dr. Mark Rosario—the same man whose friendship with Hayden Kho her affair had threatened to destroy. Together, they have built a family and have two children, Kobe and Milo. The fact that her husband stood by her and that their relationship not only survived but thrived in the aftermath of the public scandal is a testament to their resilience as a couple.
Princess Velasco: The none-of-your-(show) business interview