During his recent contract renewal with Viva Artists Agency, Andre Yllana shared a dream project: acting alongside his parents, Aiko Melendez and Jomari Yllana.
“I’d really love to do a screen project with them. I’ve never experienced it before,” he said. “I mentioned it to my mom, and she liked the idea.”
Serious about his craft, Andre added, “I want to be a versatile actor, exploring different characters rather than sticking to one genre.”
He is grateful for his role as Aries in the Viva One series Ang Mutya ng Section E, which stars Andres Muhlach and Ashtine Olviga.
“It’s a huge blessing. People even call me Aries in the mall—my mom didn’t know about it at first, so it surprised her,” he recalled.
Andre is especially thankful to his mother. “I want to become financially stable to repay all of her sacrifices, especially when it comes to money. She worked hard raising me, and I want to give back.”
On Aiko’s relationship with former matinee idol Onemig Bondoc, he said, “My mom is very happy. They enjoy each other’s company and are always going on trips.”
Does he support another wedding for her? “Absolutely. If she finds the right person, she should go for it. If not, I’m here for her.”
And his bond with Onemig? “We’re fine. He relates to me about daddy issues and gives good advice. I can see he’s genuinely trying to get close to me,” Andre said.
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Meanwhile, Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 Big Winner Caprice Cayetano recently fulfilled one of her dreams: buying her own car.
“It’s for tapings and family outings. I consider it a reward for myself,” she said.
This Holy Week, Caprice plans to spend time with family, making up for days spent inside Bahay ni Kuya. “We might go out-of-town or even fly to Bangkok to relax,” she shared.
Life after PBB has been full of support. She said she can feel the love of fans, who now feel like family to her.
“They always cheer for us during live appearances. I’m thankful for all of them,” Caprice said.
