In a recent TV interview, Rayver Cruz and Jasmine Curtis-Smith, who headline the hit GMA primetime series Asawa ng Asawa Ko, were asked about their perspective on giving second chances at love when deception or cheating is involved.
“When there’s emotional or physical investment in another person outside your current relationship, you mean?”Jasmine said. “For me, it simply means that you’re not committed to giving your all or investing everything in the person you chose. If you love your present partner, even if you’re just in a boyfriend-girlfriend status, you should invest in that person, talk to him, and tell him all your problems. It’s like the person you have the safe space with—you won’t look for someone else if you can do it with your partner!”
“When you’re not that content with what you have with your present partner, you will look for it in someone else. And then you don’t have the courage to admit it to your partner. That’s when cheating occurs,” Rayver explained.
The handsome actor stated that he is the serious type of lover who gives his all, even if his heart gets wounded along the way.
“I guess that’s the beauty of it. You learn from the experience. Personally, my thinking when I’m in a relationship is that my partner is already the one whom I will spend my life with.”
So, do they believe in second chances?
Rayver emphasized the importance of honesty and communication in relationships, describing love as sacred. He shared that, at this point in his life, he does not believe in second chances for relationships marred by infidelity, though he acknowledged exceptions for situations involving family and children.
“Honesty, even when painful, is crucial, I would prefer being told the truth about a third party rather than being blindsided later,” he said.
On the other hand, Jasmine expressed a differing perspective. Based on her own experience as the daughter of separated parents, she admitted to harboring hope for her parents’ reconciliation, even as they have moved on with their lives.
“If I faced such a situation as a girlfriend or wife, I would be open to processing it and attempting a second chance. I am that someone who is willing to try again,” she said.
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Andres Muhlach takes the lead in the Wattpad series Ang Mutya ng Section E alongside Ashtine Olviga. The series now streams on Viva One.
When asked about early predictions of the show’s success, Muhlach shared his excitement and gratitude, reflecting on the hard work of the cast. He described the experience as feeling like “one big happy family” and noted how rewarding it was to see their efforts come to life.
“After seeing the trailer, I couldn’t explain the feeling. It reminds me of the amount of hard work we put in as a cast. We’re like one big happy family. It feels just good,” he says.
Muhlach acknowledged the challenges of acting, admitting that many scenes were difficult to execute. He emphasized that acting is a serious craft that requires extensive preparation, both during and before taping days.
“There are lots of things. Acting is not an easy thing to do. This job should not be taken lightly. The work you have to put in during the taping days, and even before the taping days, it’s all about preparation.”
When it comes to guidance from his well-known parents, Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzalez, he shared their simple but impactful advice: to remain authentic.
“Well, they just tell me to be myself. According to them, the effort that I put into this will show if I really gave it my all. I consider this project a blessing, which is why I always try to give it my best shot,” Andres states.
