Kyle Echarri has set the record straight on the rumor linking him with Piolo Pascual, calling it baseless. He said Piolo has been like a brother to him and a mentor over the past two years.
“I’ve been asked so many times. Personally, I know who I am. Piolo is like a brother to me. He’s been mentoring me for the past two years.”
The 22-year-old actor-singer shared that Pascual supported him during one of the most difficult moments of his life—the loss of his sister Isabella to a brain tumor in 2023. While filming The Ride, an upcoming father-son film, only a few people knew about his situation, and Piolo was one of them. Kyle credited him for helping him get through emotionally demanding scenes despite his personal struggles.
“He helped me through those emotionally charged scenes, which were hard to do for someone like me who was going through something,” he said, and added that he wants to put an end to the speculations surrounding him and the 48-year-old actor. “What people think about us is wrong. Actually, I never really have to answer what they say. It’s easy for them to just say something.”
Kyle described their relationship as that of brothers and best friends, strengthened further when they reunited in the Kapamilya soap Pamilya Sagrado last year.
“Whatever people think, it’s up to them. I can’t control what runs in their minds,” the young actor added.
As for romance, Kyle said he’s currently single and focused on himself, his family, and friends. He believes in taking his time when it comes to relationships and prioritizing inner peace.
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Kris Bernal is officially back in show business after signing with GMA Sparkle, a move she described as both humbling and meaningful. Returning to the network where she started her career as a StarStruck alum in 2006, she said the comeback feels like coming home.
“It’s simply good to be back. A lot of memories and flashbacks, really,” she enthused.
After stepping away from the spotlight to focus on motherhood, Kris admitted she once questioned if she could ever return to acting. She now feels she has found a balance between her family and professional life, calling it the best of both worlds and expressing gratitude to GMA for the opportunity.
“Fortunately, I found the balance between my professional and family life. Now, I can say that I can have the best of both worlds! I’m very thankful to GMA for opening their doors again for me,” Kris stated.
