Who Is Stephanie Zubiri?
Stephanie Zubiri built her career as a food, travel, and lifestyle journalist in Manila. She is the youngest daughter of Jose Ma. Zubiri Jr., a longtime Bukidnon governor and congressman.1
She studied history and geography at the Sorbonne in Paris. She also trained in basic cuisine at Le Cordon Bleu.1,2
- Founded the catering business Epicurus in 2009.1
- Opened the Mediterranean-Filipino restaurant Atelier 317 in Makati in 2012.1
- Wrote the "Feast With Me" column in the Philippine Star for over six years.1
- Hosted Modern Living TV through multiple seasons.1
- Published her first cookbook, also titled Feast With Me, in 2017. It became a finalist at the World Gourmand Cookbook Awards.3
Food writing runs in tight margins between passion and deadlines. Zubiri once joked that finishing her cookbook felt like a second labor, minus the epidural.3
Who Is Jonathan Crespi?
Jonathan Crespi built his career in business rather than media. Public profiles describe him as president of Europ Continents.1
Europ Continents distributes the French coffee brand Malongo in the Philippines.1 Early gossip columns in 2011 referred to him simply as Zubiri's boyfriend at the time.4
Their Marriage: A Quick Timeline
Zubiri and Crespi built a public life together for roughly a decade. Their relationship played out across interviews, home features, and travel posts.
| Year | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Engagement announced. This marked Zubiri's second engagement after an earlier one at age 19. | Bukidnon Online5 |
| 2013 | Zubiri describes married life as steady, saying nothing dramatically changed after the wedding. | Philstar2 |
| 2010–2018 | The couple rents and decorates a bungalow home, later described as "multicultural." | Bluprint Onemega6 |
| 2017 | The couple shares a romantic trip to Paris, calling the city "our common ground." | Bilyonaryo7 |
| 2018 | They tour Monte Carlo in a vintage Citroën during a work conference trip. | Bilyonaryo8 |
| March 2018 | Zubiri announces on Instagram that the family is leaving their long-time bungalow home. | Bluprint Onemega6 |
| 2019 | The pair spend a "date weekend" in Osaka, away from their two sons. | Bilyonaryo9 |
| May 2024 | Zubiri goes "Instagram official" with a new partner, Scott Woodward. | Bilyonaryo10 |
| January 2025 | Zubiri attends a family wedding with Woodward and her two sons. | Bilyonaryo11 |
So, What Actually Changed?
Public records show no formal divorce filing or joint statement from Zubiri or Crespi. That gap explains most of the online confusion.
What the record does show is a shift in who appears beside her publicly. By mid-2024, that person was Scott Woodward, not Crespi.10
- 2010–2019: Zubiri and Crespi appear together consistently in interviews, travel posts, and lifestyle features.
- 2020–2023: Public joint appearances become harder to find in searchable archives.
- May 2024: Zubiri confirms a new relationship with Scott Woodward on Instagram.10
- 2025: Woodward appears alongside Zubiri and her two sons at a family wedding.11
Two sons remain part of the picture throughout. Reports name them Sebastian and Maximilian.11
Why This Story Keeps Trending
Search interest spikes whenever a familiar public couple stops appearing together. People notice the silence before they notice any statement.
- Zubiri's family holds a well-known political name in Bukidnon province.12
- Her media career, including TV hosting and newspaper columns, kept her visible for over a decade.1
- Lifestyle blogs previously covered the couple's home, travels, and business ventures in detail.6
- A visible new partner naturally invites questions about the previous one.
Curiosity is normal. Turning that curiosity into invented facts is not fair to either person.
Quick Facts Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Stephanie Zubiri's profession | Food, travel, and lifestyle journalist; TV host; restaurateur |
| Family background | Youngest daughter of former Bukidnon governor Jose Ma. Zubiri Jr.1 |
| Businesses founded | Epicurus (2009), Atelier 317 (2012)1 |
| Jonathan Crespi's role | President, Europ Continents (Malongo coffee distributor)1 |
| Children | Two sons, reported as Sebastian and Maximilian11 |
| Current publicly known partner | Scott Woodward, since at least May 202410 |
| Formal divorce confirmation | Not publicly documented as of this writing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Stephanie Zubiri and Jonathan Crespi get divorced?
No public court record or joint statement confirms a divorce. Zubiri has, however, appeared publicly with a different partner since 2024.10
Who is Scott Woodward?
Scott Woodward is described in lifestyle coverage as Stephanie Zubiri's partner since 2024. Detailed biographical sources on him remain limited.10
Do Stephanie Zubiri and Jonathan Crespi have children together?
Yes. Reports consistently reference two sons from the marriage, named Sebastian and Maximilian.11
What does Jonathan Crespi do for work?
Crespi serves as president of Europ Continents, which distributes the French coffee brand Malongo in the Philippines.1
Is Stephanie Zubiri still working as a journalist?
Yes. Her official site describes her as an active journalist, author, host, and content creator based in Manila.13
The Bottom Line
Stephanie Zubiri and Jonathan Crespi built a decade-long public marriage across food, travel, and lifestyle media. Their two sons remain a constant thread through every stage of the story.
By 2024, Zubiri's public life included a new partner, not Crespi. No formal divorce has been documented, so speculation should stop where the verified facts stop.
For another fact-checked look at a public figure's changing circumstances, see our related piece: What Happened to Francesca Farago From Too Hot to Handle Season 1.
Sources
- Tatler Asia — Asia's Most Stylish 2016 profile
- Philstar — "Eclectic & Effervescent: Stephanie Zubiri" (2013)
- Tatler Asia — Stephanie Zubiri-Crespi profile
- Philstar — "Migz & Audrey Happily Together" (2011)
- Bukidnon Online — "Stephanie Zubiri Engaged Anew" (2012)
- Bluprint Onemega — Stephanie Zubiri-Crespi home feature
- Bilyonaryo — "Renew Love in Paris" (2017)
- Bilyonaryo — "Joyride in Monaco" (2018)
- Bilyonaryo — "Date Weekend in Osaka" (2019)
- Bilyonaryo — "Instagram Official With Scott Woodward" (2024)
- Bilyonaryo — "Big, Loud, Loving Family" (2025)
- Wikipedia — Jose Maria Zubiri Jr.
- StephanieZubiri.com — Official site
Who Is Stephanie Zubiri?
Stephanie Zubiri built her career as a food, travel, and lifestyle journalist in Manila. She is the youngest daughter of Jose Ma. Zubiri Jr., a longtime Bukidnon governor and congressman.1
She studied history and geography at the Sorbonne in Paris. She also trained in basic cuisine at Le Cordon Bleu.1,2
- Founded the catering business Epicurus in 2009.1
- Opened the Mediterranean-Filipino restaurant Atelier 317 in Makati in 2012.1
- Wrote the "Feast With Me" column in the Philippine Star for over six years.1
- Hosted Modern Living TV through multiple seasons.1
- Published her first cookbook, also titled Feast With Me, in 2017. It became a finalist at the World Gourmand Cookbook Awards.3
Food writing runs in tight margins between passion and deadlines. Zubiri once joked that finishing her cookbook felt like a second labor, minus the epidural.3
Who Is Jonathan Crespi?
Jonathan Crespi built his career in business rather than media. Public profiles describe him as president of Europ Continents.1
Europ Continents distributes the French coffee brand Malongo in the Philippines.1 Early gossip columns in 2011 referred to him simply as Zubiri's boyfriend at the time.4
Their Marriage: A Quick Timeline
Zubiri and Crespi built a public life together for roughly a decade. Their relationship played out across interviews, home features, and travel posts.
| Year | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Engagement announced. This marked Zubiri's second engagement after an earlier one at age 19. | Bukidnon Online5 |
| 2013 | Zubiri describes married life as steady, saying nothing dramatically changed after the wedding. | Philstar2 |
| 2010–2018 | The couple rents and decorates a bungalow home, later described as "multicultural." | Bluprint Onemega6 |
| 2017 | The couple shares a romantic trip to Paris, calling the city "our common ground." | Bilyonaryo7 |
| 2018 | They tour Monte Carlo in a vintage Citroën during a work conference trip. | Bilyonaryo8 |
| March 2018 | Zubiri announces on Instagram that the family is leaving their long-time bungalow home. | Bluprint Onemega6 |
| 2019 | The pair spend a "date weekend" in Osaka, away from their two sons. | Bilyonaryo9 |
| May 2024 | Zubiri goes "Instagram official" with a new partner, Scott Woodward. | Bilyonaryo10 |
| January 2025 | Zubiri attends a family wedding with Woodward and her two sons. | Bilyonaryo11 |
So, What Actually Changed?
Public records show no formal divorce filing or joint statement from Zubiri or Crespi. That gap explains most of the online confusion.
What the record does show is a shift in who appears beside her publicly. By mid-2024, that person was Scott Woodward, not Crespi.10
- 2010–2019: Zubiri and Crespi appear together consistently in interviews, travel posts, and lifestyle features.
- 2020–2023: Public joint appearances become harder to find in searchable archives.
- May 2024: Zubiri confirms a new relationship with Scott Woodward on Instagram.10
- 2025: Woodward appears alongside Zubiri and her two sons at a family wedding.11
Two sons remain part of the picture throughout. Reports name them Sebastian and Maximilian.11
Why This Story Keeps Trending
Search interest spikes whenever a familiar public couple stops appearing together. People notice the silence before they notice any statement.
- Zubiri's family holds a well-known political name in Bukidnon province.12
- Her media career, including TV hosting and newspaper columns, kept her visible for over a decade.1
- Lifestyle blogs previously covered the couple's home, travels, and business ventures in detail.6
- A visible new partner naturally invites questions about the previous one.
Curiosity is normal. Turning that curiosity into invented facts is not fair to either person.
Quick Facts Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Stephanie Zubiri's profession | Food, travel, and lifestyle journalist; TV host; restaurateur |
| Family background | Youngest daughter of former Bukidnon governor Jose Ma. Zubiri Jr.1 |
| Businesses founded | Epicurus (2009), Atelier 317 (2012)1 |
| Jonathan Crespi's role | President, Europ Continents (Malongo coffee distributor)1 |
| Children | Two sons, reported as Sebastian and Maximilian11 |
| Current publicly known partner | Scott Woodward, since at least May 202410 |
| Formal divorce confirmation | Not publicly documented as of this writing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Stephanie Zubiri and Jonathan Crespi get divorced?
No public court record or joint statement confirms a divorce. Zubiri has, however, appeared publicly with a different partner since 2024.10
Who is Scott Woodward?
Scott Woodward is described in lifestyle coverage as Stephanie Zubiri's partner since 2024. Detailed biographical sources on him remain limited.10
Do Stephanie Zubiri and Jonathan Crespi have children together?
Yes. Reports consistently reference two sons from the marriage, named Sebastian and Maximilian.11
What does Jonathan Crespi do for work?
Crespi serves as president of Europ Continents, which distributes the French coffee brand Malongo in the Philippines.1
Is Stephanie Zubiri still working as a journalist?
Yes. Her official site describes her as an active journalist, author, host, and content creator based in Manila.13
The Bottom Line
Stephanie Zubiri and Jonathan Crespi built a decade-long public marriage across food, travel, and lifestyle media. Their two sons remain a constant thread through every stage of the story.
By 2024, Zubiri's public life included a new partner, not Crespi. No formal divorce has been documented, so speculation should stop where the verified facts stop.
For another fact-checked look at a public figure's changing circumstances, see our related piece: What Happened to Francesca Farago From Too Hot to Handle Season 1.
Sources
- Tatler Asia — Asia's Most Stylish 2016 profile
- Philstar — "Eclectic & Effervescent: Stephanie Zubiri" (2013)
- Tatler Asia — Stephanie Zubiri-Crespi profile
- Philstar — "Migz & Audrey Happily Together" (2011)
- Bukidnon Online — "Stephanie Zubiri Engaged Anew" (2012)
- Bluprint Onemega — Stephanie Zubiri-Crespi home feature
- Bilyonaryo — "Renew Love in Paris" (2017)
- Bilyonaryo — "Joyride in Monaco" (2018)
- Bilyonaryo — "Date Weekend in Osaka" (2019)
- Bilyonaryo — "Instagram Official With Scott Woodward" (2024)
- Bilyonaryo — "Big, Loud, Loving Family" (2025)
- Wikipedia — Jose Maria Zubiri Jr.
- StephanieZubiri.com — Official site
