Bela Padilla recently revealed that she and long-time beau Neil Arce have already parted ways, saying, “Although I don’t want to go into details anymore as to the exact date and the reasons why we arrived at such decision as a way of showing respect to him. What matters is we broke up as friends.”
Despite this development, it’s good that the pretty lass still exudes a happy aura and can still afford to smile.
“Well, as the cliché goes, life has to go on. There’s no use crying over spilled milk, right? It helped that Neil and I maintained our friendship. We weren’t bitter towards each other because of the split. In fact, I’m currently doing a project with him as producer. This is Dan Villegas’ Love at First Sight where I share the frame with Jericho Rosales. We’re okay during the shooting. What’s good with us is that we are able to separate the professional from the personal side. When it comes to the artistic or creative aspect, I still value his opinion than anybody else’s because our minds jive perfectly.”
Doesn’t she feel awkward seeing him on the set?
“Nope, there’s nothing like that because I’ve known him for four years,” explains Bela. “As I’ve mentioned earlier, when it comes to work, we’re perfect partners.”
Many are curious how she handles her emotional state as of now.
“To be honest, things haven’t sunk in yet. For one, I’m busy with work. I tape for my new soap My Dear Heart thrice a week and the remaining days, I allot for shootings. On Sundays, I attend this script-writing course under Mr. Ricky Lee. So, I really don’t have the time to think things over. Perhaps, not right now.”
Is reconciliation possible, if ever?
She explains, “Well, as of now, I’d rather not talk about it. As I’ve said, despite our break-up, there’s no bad blood between us. Personally, I want to keep our friendship no matter what. I will let the future decide on that.
“I’m more focusing on our professional relationship. We still have a lot of concepts to develop. For sure, I’ll be working with him in various projects in the coming days. As in I’ll be working with him the whole year.”
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Sheena Halili just renewed her contract with GMA-7 and is happy about it.
“You can say that again,” she says. “Over the years, every time I ink a renewal contract as Kapuso, I really feel that this is where I belong—that I am meant for and to be with the network which has been so good to me. Imagine, I started as a ‘StarStruck Avenger’ in its maiden season and until now, I’m still here.”
What made her decide to stay at this time when network-swapping is rampant among talents?
“Let’s just say that I’m very comfortable in here. I consider GMA as a second family. This is where I grew up and honed my artistic skills. I’m certain that I’ll be with them for a long period of time.”
For her first project after her contract signing, she is part of the much-anticipated drama series Destined To Be Yours, which top bills the phenomenal love team of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza.
“I’m simply thrilled because I have a positive start this 2017. Imagine, this is a very huge soap and stars one of today’s hottest screen tandems! I’m grateful to the management for casting me in this project.”
What can she say about the two leads?
“They’re so professional! In fact, on our first taping day, it was raining and all of us were soaked in mud but no complain was heard from them. I’m sure I’ll be having a wonderful time with this show,” Sheena states.