DeVon Franklin Confirms New Romance With Trainer, Maria Castillo

DeVon Franklin is officially off the market as he confirms his new romance with personal trainer, Maria Castillo.

The pastor-film producer has been quietly spotted out with his new lady, but didn’t formally affirm his relationship until Saturday (Nov. 2) at the 14th Annual Merge Awards.

Per Baller Alert, Franklin expressed, “Yeah, this is my date [but] this my girl. It’s critical to give [that assurance]. Sometimes, you know, you say ‘date,’ and it’s like, oh, yeah, cool. But that implies a moment. When I’m saying, ‘Hey, this is my girl,’ I’m saying that’s a commitment. So I think it’s very important when we make a commitment to be okay with verbalizing that, vocalizing that, especially in relationships.”

The 46-year-old continued, “There are so many forces that can create division and insecurity. Communicating and being clear on our commitment is vitally important.”

Castillo chimed in to detail what she loves about her man. “It’s his empathy. You know, he goes through life constantly thinking of others and he’s also fine. So, but he’s obviously, you know, a man of God, and that comes first. That was my green flag,” she stated.

Franklin praised his ability to find “courage after a time of healing” and shared how it’s more brave to heal properly from heartbreak. “Now that I’ve had a minute, I can come out and say ‘I’m good. We good,’” he noted.

Back in September, The Jasmine Brand first hinted at Franklin and Castillo’s romance. He and Meagan Good finalized their divorce in June 2022, a week after what would’ve been their 10-year marriage anniversary.

Watch the couple dish about how they met above.