Kapuso hunk Derrick Monasterio admitted on Thursday, July 28, that having a real relationship with Elle Villanueva could be both advantageous and disadvantageous for their series Return to Paradise.
Villanueva is the leading lady of Monasterio in this series that will begin airing on August 1.
During the virtual media conference of the show, the actor said, “Yes, makakatulong siya, I think. Pero at the same time, makakasira din. Kasi paano kapag nag-away kami, eh di sira na ang scene.”
Though it may seem possible, Monasterio stressed that he and Villanueva are taking their time being good friends.
“Actually, maganda ang relationship namin ngayon, maganda kung asan kami ngayon. I like it. Nakakatulong siya at nakaka-benefit siya sa aming dalawa as actors. Kasi kaya naming ma-channel ang mga nararamdaman namin towards each other sa scene.
“And yung mga sequence na sinasabi namin sa isa’t-isa na kami lang nakakaalam, na kapag may sinabi siya sa akin na line, ‘Ah! Humuhugot siya sa kanyang personal experience’ and ganoon din ako sa kanya.”
The actor also shared that his co-star made him feel comfortable throughout the taping, admitting that he showed his true self with the Sparkle talent.
“Sobrang comfortable ako kay Elle. Like sobra. Kaya kong sabihin lahat ng mga gusto kong sabihin sa kanya, kaya kong ipakita lahat ng gusto kong ipakita sa kanya.”
Monasterio added, “Bihira lang din ako mag-open up sa mga tao. Kasi siyempre may hinahanap din tayo na gusto nating vibe or may gusto lang tayong tao. Pero sobrang s’werte ko na nahanap ko ang vibe na gustung-gusto ko with Elle.”
Return to Paradise will replace Raising Mamay on GMA Network’s Afternoon Prime.