John DeLuca, the Teen Beach Movie star, is taking the next step in his love story. The 39-year-old actor popped the question to his girlfriend, Cassandra, and shared the news on Instagram on December 30, posting dreamy sunset beach proposal pics. From the sparkling ring to his heartfelt captions, fans are loving the couple’s happy moment and cheering them on as they step into this exciting new chapter.
John DeLuca is engaged to girlfriend Cassandra
John DeLuca shared a bunch of sweet photos from his beach proposal to Cassandra, complete with wine glasses, a photographer, and even a videographer capturing every moment. One shot shows him down on one knee in the sand, holding her hand, while another zooms in on her gorgeous oval engagement ring from Lorilil Jewelers. The final pics show the couple hugging, smiling, and waving, soaking in their loving moment.
In his Instagram caption, DeLuca referred to 2025 as a life-changing year. “2025 has been the most important year of my life. It brought more twists and turns than I could have ever imagined. It also brought me you, @cassandratm — and for that I’m eternally grateful. I love you so much and I can’t wait to marry you,” he wrote. Cassandra kept it simple but sweet, commenting, “Fiancé.”
The couple kept the celebration going with bubbly champagne and festive holiday snaps, sharing sweet, cozy moments that truly showcase their bond. Cassandra even sported a “future Mrs. DeLuca” sweatshirt, flashing her excitement to take on John’s last name. DeLuca extended thanks to friends Clenét Verdi-Rose and Marko Germar for helping capture the proposal, and to the jeweler for the perfect ring.
Fans and old co-stars jumped in with love and congratulations. Garrett Clayton, his Teen Beach Movie co-star, cheered, “Ahhhh! Congrats Johnny!!!” while Gracie Gillam, who played his sister in the movie, added, “Congratulations brother!!” The couple had gone Instagram official just a month before the engagement, and DeLuca had already shared a heartfelt birthday post calling Cassandra “the most beautiful human I know — inside and out.”
