On February 16, Kapamilya star Anthony Jennings highlighted how he and Maris Racal set the tone for their love team despite having real-life relationships.
During the media event for Star Magic artists at the Limbaga 77 Cafe in Quezon City, Jennings said that he and Racal respect each other’s personal lives and relationships.
“Siguro kasi si Maris, matagal na rin siya sa industriya eh. And ako naman, kung sino talaga ko ‘yun ang pinapakita ko kasi sa tao eh. Siya in a relationship siya with Rico, so nire-respect namin ‘yung relationship ng isa’t-isa.
“And wala namang problema eh. Nagwo-work naman talaga siya. Mulat naman na ‘yung mga tao sa realidad eh. So alam na nila ‘yung totoo sa hindi. And thankful ako na tinatanggap siya ng tao. And ayun mahal pa rin nila ‘yung character namin. ‘Yung tandem namin.”
Jennings emphasized their on-screen chemistry, noting their connection came off naturally with their portrayal.
“Actually, mas nakakakilig nga eh di ba? ‘Yung parang natural lang. ‘Yung minsan lang nag-uusap lang kami kapag nagkita kami sa taping lang. ‘O, ano kamusta kana?’ At least kapag ganon, may pinag-uusapan kami palagi, hindi nauubos.
“Chemistry, magaling na si Maris, ewan ko lang, sobrang galing na niya, wala akong masabi.”
He also discussed his views on love teams, citing how their on-screen pairing benefits them as artists and their private lives.
“Depende kung ano ‘yung nag-wo-work sayo eh. ‘Yung sa amin, nagfi-fit naman siya sa character namin. Sa personality naming dalawa. Sa tingin ko oo. Feeling ko, mas okay kasi ‘yung totoo ka eh.
“‘Yung pinapakita mo ‘yung — hindi ka naglalagay ng wall na something na ganito kami. Parang wala, ang sarap sa pakiramdam na may freedom ka pa rin na gawin ‘yung bagay na gusto mo, nakakalabas pa rin kami. Nagwo-work din, nagwo-work siya. Ang sarap sa pakiramdam.”
He then noted how their real-life partners support them and their love team.
“Si Rico nga nag-set visit noong nakaraan sa taping eh. Naka-usap ko siya. Nagkakilala kami sa Ball eh. Sabi ko nga, ‘Kung naaalala mo, ‘yung sa Ball. Oo.’
“Support naman sila, natutuwa nga sila, natatawa silang dalawa, ‘yung girlfriend ko at si Rico, natutuwa rin siya sa mga eksena namin ni Maris. Siyempre alam ninyo na ‘yun, ‘yung mga eksenang ‘yun.”
Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano stars in Can’t Buy Me Love cast members with Anthony Jennings, Maris Racal, Kaila Estrada, Albie Casiño, Joao Constancia, and many more.
Can’t Buy Me Love streams three days ahead of its free TV airing via Netflix. Viewers can watch its regular airing via Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, Jeepney TV, TFC, A2Z, and TV5 for free TV platforms.
