Showbiz Chika

Until now there are some people who still refuse to believe that Bea Alonzo and Zanjoe Marudo are really dating since it was too soon after the former’s controversial romance with Gerald Anderson. But the dramatic actress was quick to say that she’s not merely on the rebound and she’s very happy right now with Zanjoe. “Hindi ko sasabihin yun [that Zanjoe helped her to move on after her failed romance with Gerald]. I wouldn’t put it that way. It’s different. Dumating siya (Zanjoe) sa buhay ko… He’s there hindi para pawiin yung sinasabi mong kung ano mang pain from other experiences. This is another chapter in my life na hindi rin kailangan [idamay] kung ano pa yung nakaraan. Right now, I’m happy where I am,” she stated during her contract signing with Star Cinema last night, March 7.

Bea refused to say, however, where their closeness is heading even though they’ve been constantly dating since late last year; mainly because she doesn’t want to make promises that she couldn’t keep. “Hindi naman [sa I don’t want to put a label on it]. It’s just hard to commit right now kasi madami ako ginagawa. It’s hard to say to that person na this is what I want to offer you, lalo na kung hindi matutupad kasi you have lots of things to do, madami kang responsibilidad. So kung ano lang yung, halimbawa, meron akong available time, I want to spend time with him, i-invite ko siya. Yun lang ginagawa namin.”

When asked if they’re exclusively dating, Bea replied that Zanjoe is the only guy who’s courting her right now. “Alam mo, we don’t want to talk about kung anong estado namin. We'll just go with the flow right now. We’re happy being with each other’s company and it’s been fun hanging out with him, yun ang mas importante. Although busy na ako at busy na rin siya ngayon. Mas parang madalas kami noon magkita. Pero mas maganda kasi every time we see each other, mas masaya [kasi mas exciting at mas madami kayong makwekwento sa isa’t isa].”

Bea was also surprisingly vocal about how she and Zanjoe spend time together and how he often showers her with gifts and flowers. “I am not aware of the things that I do differently with him. I don’t think of it too much. Kung anong natural na lumalabas sa akin, yun lang. And I think yun ang mas maganda e, kung ano yung totoong ikaw, kung anong napapakita mo sa tao, kung nagko-connect kayo, yun ang mas maganda and I think its working. But yes, dumadalaw siya, pumupunta siya [sa condo], susunduin niya ako tapos lalabas kami. We do a lot of special things together, so special that I cannot share it with you,” she cheerfully added.

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Given her husband’s reputation as a certified ladies’ man, rumor has it that Mariel Rodriguez has been frequenting the set of Guns and Roses so that she could keep an eye on Robin Padilla and his leading lady Bea Alonzo. But Mariel claimed that there’s no truth to such reports because she knows that the two are complete professionals. “Although wala pa naman talaga akong naririnig na ganon, pero siguro ganon talaga, yun ang interpretation nila. But I am very excited for their show. We respect Bea, we respect Robin’s work. Robin has good work ethics. Siguro hindi naman siya tatagal for the last 25 years in the movie industry kung wala siyang work ethics ‘di ba? Hindi [ako nabo-bother na baka magkadevelopan sila], ngayon pa,” said Mariel in an interview with Push.com.ph.

Incidentally, Bea is currently dating Mariel’s ex-boyfriend Zanjoe Marudo. When asked how she feels that the two are now an item, Mariel said that she’s really thrilled that Zanjoe has improved a lot when it comes to expressing his feelings. “I am happy na nasasabi niya yung nararamdaman niya openly, that’s good.” For the record, the bubbly TV host stressed that she has no angst towards Zanjoe even though they didn’t exactly part on good terms last year. “Wala naman talagang issue kasi Zanjoe and I were no longer together when I met Robin last year. So kumbaga may closure naman kaya there are no issues for us to worry about.”

In fact, Mariel can see herself being good friends with Zanjoe again. But there would have to be certain limitations because of her status as a married woman. “E sa akin naman lahat ng nakilala mo na tao dapat talaga meron kayong friendship, what more towards someone that you had a relationship with? It’s just that we have to respect na I’m married now, parang hindi rin proper na lalabas kayo, parang hindi ko nakita na ganon ‘di ba?”

In the meantime, Mariel’s excited to celebrate her first Valentine’s Day with Robin. Although she’s been working almost 24/7 for Happy Yipee Yehey!, she made sure that they would still have quality time together at home. “Everyday is Valentine’s for us, kinikilig ako. Siyempre mag-uumpisa pa lang yung noontime show, so ang ang sabi lang niya sa akin, ‘Think of your work, don’t think about me first,’ very supportive naman siya. On my part, sinabihan ko din naman ang handler ko na basta Sunday and Monday ‘wag mo ko iko-commit ha. Wife ako n’yan. I’m really happy,” she beamed.

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