Former ‘T.G.I.S.’ star Kim Delos Santos has revealed that her decision to leave showbiz two decades ago was due to her then-relationship with actor Dino Guevarra.
In an interview on ‘Marites University,’ the actress-turned-nurse discussed her past and the challenges she faced.
“Miss ko siya (showbiz), of course,” Delos Santos shared. “I started when I was six. Namimiss ko siya, pero there are times na parang comfortable ka na rin sa America. It’s the comfort already. I’ve been there for 20 years; 2004 ako umalis dito.”
When asked why she left her career at the peak of her fame, Delos Santos candidly admitted that it was because of her relationship with Guevarra. “My ex. No shame in saying it. I’m not gonna lie about it. He was really the main reason why I had to leave, because I was sobrang in love. In love talaga ako kay Dino. And the last fight that we had wasn’t good. Naging physical so they told me I needed to go,” she revealed.
She further recalled a physical altercation that marked the breaking point of their relationship. “Kasi hindi ko rin pinangarap, you know, kasi kung ganon na it happened once, it will happen again. I’m not saying that he’s a bad guy. At first, I was pissed at him, of course. Galit ako sa kaniya. Ang sama ng loob ko but then… Right now, I’m healed. It took years,” she said.
Despite the painful experience, Delos Santos emphasized that she has healed and moved on from the past. “If you understand Dino’s history from childhood, you’ll understand why he’s the way he is. Wala na akong issue. I’m at the point right now kung magkatrabaho kami, I’m fine,” she added. Though the two are not in contact, she said she is open to working with him in the future.
Since then, Delos Santos has embraced life in Houston, Texas, where she works as a nurse. She also shared that she has been single for seven years, focusing on self-healing. “After ng relationship, ko kay Dino. I’ve been with two men for half of my life before ako nag single. I was with Dino for seven years and then my fiancee for 11 years and after that I said enough. There might be something that needs fixing so now the problem is because you’re fixed, you’re pickier,” she explained.
As for a possible return to showbiz, Delos Santos revealed she is open to the idea. “Kung meron mag-offer, actually, I was thinking about it next year. I want to rest rin naman because I’ve been working for 20 years,” she said, adding that she is considering taking a break from her job abroad next year.
Delos Santos also addressed her recent weight loss, explaining that she underwent gastric sleeve surgery and semaglutide procedures for health reasons.
