Showbiz Chika

Jericho Rosales was apologetic to Green Rose co-star, Alessandra de Rossi, after he sparked a controversy when he said in a recent interview that he loves the dusky actress. Jericho explained, “Nung araw na ‘yon nung nasa presscon kami, I was joking. Lahat naman kami alam ‘yon. But what they showed on The Buzz was that part na, ‘I love Alessandra,’ I was so serious [when I said that] sabi ko, ‘Ay naku!’”

He continued, “You know what, I’m sorry, Alex, hindi ko naman sinasadya na magkaroon ng ganitong gulo but I love you, we’re friends and masarap ‘yung samahan namin sa Green Rose.”

Asked about his love life, the actor replied, “Wala pa. Wala akong nililigawan ngayon.” Echo’s last relationship was with sports caster and segment host Cesca Litton with whom he broke up last year. However, Echo said that they are good friends now. “It’s actually a blessing na naayos namin ‘yung mga bagay and kung ano ‘yung mga dapat lumabalas, lumabas. We’re friends.”

He said he and Cesca get to talk about life and some personal stuff when they get the chance, but he did not elaborate. “’Yung barkada ko naman, barkada n’ya rin. [And] mahal siya ng mama ko,” he said.

Meanwhile, Echo returned to singing when he staged a Valentine concert at Teatrino in Greenhills last week. The show was different from typical concerts because there was some acting involved. “Parang concert na parang may storya siya, parang isang musical since gusto ko naman talaga ng stage play,” he shared. “Nabuo ko ‘yung concept sa isip ko. I pitched it to Genesis (Entertainment, his management company). They supported me and they liked it.” He went on to say that he is hoping to do more similar projects in the future and to have a repeat of his recent show.

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