When it comes to the 90 Day Fiancé franchise, who can keep track of what to remember about Tarik Myers and Hazel Cagalitan? This couple appeared on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days. We've decided to walk down memory lane and serve up all of the spiciest moments from this dramatic pair. Tarik and Hazel may be reinventing themselves now, but back in the day, they were just two people fighting the odds to make it to the altar.
Tarik and Hazel made their debut on Before the 90 Days season 2. He was a Virginia Beach-based single dad with a slow Southern drawl. The aspiring rapper spoke of his love of Asian culture and travel. He noted that he had been on an international dating site and had encountered Hazel. The two began communicating and that spark later grew into a relationship. Tarik was gearing up to go to the Philippines to meet Hazel. He wanted to see if their connection was strong enough for him to propose. Leading up to his arrival, he and Hazel had a falling out. Tarik's flight was diverted to Bangkok, Thailand, where his ex-girlfriend lives. Hazel initially assumed that he stopped by to see her and was lying about it. So, he was worried that Hazel wouldn't show up at the airport to greet him. However, she was there with several of her relatives in tow. There was a sign welcoming the husband-to-be to the country. Tarik was instantly smitten with the petite single mother. Meanwhile, Hazel wasn't as attracted.
During a taped confessional, a producer asked Hazel what her first impression of Tarik was, and her answer foreshadowed many of their future 90 Day Fiancé problems: "Uh, it's different from online and in person because I think he's chubby but I'm happy he's here because I was worried I could lose my chance for a better future."
While in the Philippines, Tarik saw the impoverished conditions in which Hazel lived. He spent a lot of time talking about providing her with a better life. Meanwhile, she wanted to introduce him to other aspects of her personality that she felt were important, including her devotion to her religion. Tarik got more than he bargained for when he joined Hazel at church. Her congregation included people who were catching the Holy Spirit left and right. This was something that was clearly uncomfortable for Tarik. Then, there were the warnings handed down by Tarik's boisterous brother, Dean. He felt that Hazel was simply trying to hitch herself to Tarik's wagon. Those opinions became even more ironic down the line, once it was revealed that Dean was also in his very own relationship with a woman from another country.
In the end, Tarik followed his heart and proposed to Hazel on the beach. Since their engagement, the 90 Day Fiancé couple has broken up, made up, and weathered Dean's outing of Hazel as bisexual (before she eventually came out herself). Tarik and Hazel have even had the chance to explore their inner celebrities, thanks to Tarik's burgeoning career as a rap star and Hazel's recent makeover.
Hazel and Tarik have fought to stay together ever since viewers met them on 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days season 2. Tarik followed his heart from Asian country to Asian country... and Asian woman to Asian woman. He finally found his lady love in the Philippines. Over the years, Hazel has made no secret of her desire to have a better life. Tarik seems to love rescuing beautiful women, so they may be a match made in heaven. Watching their ups and downs over the years was mostly exhausting, but seeing how happy they are with each other today makes it all worthwhile for many 90 Day Fiancé fans.
Source: All About The Tea