Actor and singer Rayver Cruz revealed in a recent interview that honesty and openness have been the foundation of his thriving three-year relationship with fellow star Julie Anne San Jose.
“That’s right!” Cruz said. “In our three-year love affair, there’s nothing that we hide from each other. What you see is what you get.”
The 33-year-old actor described their bond as genuine and unfiltered, even joking about moments when he forgets they are on Instagram Live but remains his true self.
“Our relationship is so genuine. We don’t have those so-called filters,” he added.
Rayver, known for his playful personality, admitted he often acts like a child around Julie.
“Every time I’m with her, I always get tickled pink. I guess that’s one main secret why our relationship is okay. Both of you should be open to each other at all times,” he shared.
As their relationship grows stronger with family support, fans have been speculating about a possible wedding. While Rayver confirmed discussions about marriage, he emphasized keeping some surprises for Julie.
“We’re getting there,” he said. “Yes, we talk about wedding plans, but I still want to surprise Julie when the time comes. It’s important that she won’t have even the slightest inkling.”
He added that any engagement would be made public and that he intends to seek her parents’ blessing first. “I think that’s the right thing to do, right?”
When asked about future parenthood, Cruz expressed enthusiasm, citing his fondness for his brother Rodjun’s children. “When that time comes, I will embrace it! It will be a new start for me, a fresh journey,” he said.
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After living in London for five years, Bela Padilla is back in the country. It can be remembered that it was in July 2020 when she decided to fly and reside in England.
“Yes, I’m back, and I was convinced by my friends to arrive at such a decision,” she reveals. “I also got tired, so now, I’m back!”
Interestingly, what lessons did she learn from her life abroad?
“Lots! It’s nice to expose yourself to different parts of the world. You’ll learn so much and will have many takeaways. Like, I was able to meet and become friends with various OFWs.
“It’s very interesting. I have a different perspective in life now. People in London are very creative. So, I feel I can bring that creativity into my work now. If there’s one thing, though, that I found hard, it was bringing my stuff back to the Philippines!”
Bela admits that it was JC Santos who advised her then to try living abroad.
“That’s true! He always told me that whenever I get out of the country, my art deepens. My understanding and appreciation deepen. He told me to get out of my comfort zone and explore.”
Upon her return to the country, the talented actress already got busy with numerous projects, including the film 100 Awit Para Kay Stella, where she shares stellar billing with JC and Kyle Echarri. It’s the sequel to the 2017 movie 100 Tula Para Kay Stella.
She’s also set to star in another new movie opposite Carlo Aquino. She has an upcoming film with Piolo Pascual, whose script she is presently finishing.
