Surprisingly, Kristoffer Martin and Elle Villanueva’s on-screen chemistry in the hit Kapuso afternoon series ‘Makiling’ has sparked interest among viewers.
However, the question arises: Is her real-life boyfriend, Derrick Monasterio, wary of their chemistry?
Playing the role of the villainous Seb, it was unexpected for many viewers to see a potential pairing with the show’s protagonist, Amira (Villanueva). During a virtual media conference on Thursday, April 25, Martin shed light on their budding love team, assuring his “brother” that it is purely professional.
“Sobrang magkapatid na kami. Alam na namin kung paano ang ugali nang isa’t-isa. Tsaka alam namin ‘yung boundaries, tsaka ‘yung respeto talaga, ‘yun ang pinakaimportante. Lalo na sa aming tatlo, may nabubuo ganiyan, respeto talaga.”
“Tsaka trust sa co-actor mo. Tsaka malaking bagay na simula bata pa lang talaga magkakilala na kami ni Derrick. As in sabay na kaming lumaki sa industriya, kaya ‘yang mga bad blood, wala,” explained the actor.
Moreover, Martin emphasized that Monasterio is not the jealous type but rather someone who appreciates his craft.
“Si Derrick sasabihin pa niya sa’yo, ‘proud pa ako sa’yo,’ ganoon siya. Sobrang vocal siya na kapag may nagawang magandang scene, sobrang vocal niya. Ganoon siyang klaseng co-actor na talagang iko-commend ka niya.”
“Na talagang nanunuod siya ng bawat eksena ng bawat artista tapos iko-commend niya ‘yon. Ganoon siya mag-appreciate, so malaking bagay kasi galing kay Derrick,” he noted.
Will Monasterio be comfortable entrusting his girlfriend to Martin?
According to the actor, he will support Villanueva in all her endeavors, even if it means working closely with other leading men.
“Sad pero, palagi kong sinasabi kay Elle na kung makakabuo siya ng successful love team sa iba, susuportahan ko talaga, kasi siyempre marami rin siyang matutunan sa ibang artista, na mas magaling, mas may input. Ang importante ma-explore rin niya lahat. Kung matatali siya sa akin forever, baka hindi siya mag-grow. So, importante rin na may iba siyang makatrabaho, at susuportahan ko talaga.”
As ‘Makiling’ approaches its finale week on April 29, viewers can expect more intense scenes at 4 p.m., only on GMA Afternoon Prime.
