Because of the success of On the Wings of Love, many say that the screen tandem of Nadine Lustre and James Reid is the perfect match to the phenomenal AlDub pairing of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza.
To this, Nadine reacts, “Wow! I’m surprised. Actually, it’s my first time to hear that observation. But to be honest, we’re not competing with them.”
Since they started airing, her tender and sweet moments with James always register high trending on social media sites like Twitter. The show’s merchandise items easily get sold out as well, prompting people to pit them against AlDub.
“We’re thankful that the viewers support us. It’s simply heart-warming. We’re overwhelmed by their support. But as I’ve said earlier, James and I are not competing with AlDub. We don’t look at it as such.
“Actually, we’re just the same. We belong to the same generation here in the ‘biz. Competition is not in our vocabulary. We’re here to work, to entertain the public. In the future, we want our followers to feel satisfied with what we’ve offered them!”
Speaking of James, some quarters are curious if the charming lass is affected by the issue that the former is being linked with other girls, the reason why he receive flaks from bashers of late.
“I’m not! Yes, believe it or not. I know James. He tells me everything. If ever there’s some truth in the rumor, he will relay it to me, but he hasn’t yet. So, at this point, I can say there’s no cause for alarm!” avers Nadine.
As the other half of the famous JaDine love team, the talented Viva star admits she and James have to sacrifice when it comes to their personal state.
“That’s expected since we’re a screen tandem. It’s part of the package.”
Does this mean she can’t accept suitors, off-cam as of now?
“Well, it’s not really like that. Ha-ha-ha! I just don’t have time for matters of the heart considering my hectic schedule.”
Of course, their fans want her and James to end up together eventually.
“When it comes to that, I would just let nature take its course. What’s important is that the two of us are not under pressure to give in to their wish at this point. We can work freely,” ends Nadine.
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Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson sheds light on the hot issue that he and Sarangani Congressman and boxing champ Manny Pacquiao are buying shares of giant network GMA-7.
“Oh, not yet!” he says. “But we have plans in the future. We have to make some huge loan first in order to push through with it. So, he better win more boxing matches in the coming days. Ha-ha-ha!”
According to the grapevine, the official contract-signing between their camp and the Kapuso management’s is happening very soon.
“Not true at all! As I’ve said, we have to come up with a big amount of money first, along with our partners. Yes, we have other fellow investors in this venture. It’s not that easy. That’s why I always kid him to win more and more in his future boxing bouts.”
Some say that his assets combined with Manny’s are already enough to put up a network instead of buying an existing one.
“It’s not easy. To build your own network, you need frequency. Majority of it is already taken by the others.”
The popular political figure-businessman confirmed as well his non-interest to run for public office again.
“Let’s just leave it to the younger generation. For one, they are very aggressive. Maybe, they’ll have better ideas on how to run things. And how will you know it if you’ll not give way, right? I will just guide and support them,” avers Gov. Singson.