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FRESH START
By EMMA RUTH L. ESPIRITU
Back in the spotlight with two upcoming teleseryes, actress Kristine Hermosa shows that there’s life after heartbreak.
SANA’Y Wala Nang Wakas was where it all started. But ironically, as most show biz couplings go, it did end eventually.
After much speculation from the show biz press, the status of Kristine Hermosa’s relationship with fellow actor Diether Ocampo was finally given light when the court declared their controversial September 2004 wedding null and void last January 30.
Today, the ex-lovers, who fell in love on the set of the teleserye Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas, with Kristine and then loveteam partner and ex-boyfriend Jericho Rosales as lead stars, are clearly leading separate lives. But whereas Diet has been vocal about his new non-show biz girlfriend-in the March 22 episode of The Buzz, he described his relationship with the girl as a “perfect 10” to host Ruffa Gutierrez-and desire to not comment on anything about his ex-flame, Kristine, meanwhile, seems to be contented staying single.
“When it comes to romance, I am not focused on finding a partner or actively seeking one. It is better to wait and be patient for the right one to find me than rush into a relationship and regret it later,” she said in her K-Text message to her fans in March.
Somehow, not everyone is convinced. Up to now, reports romantically linking Kristine to Enteng Kabisote costar Oyo Boy Sotto have yet to cease. Not helping is the mestiza actress’ vague pronouncements about the score between her and comedy actor Vic Sotto’s son-even as they’ve often been seen together publicly and even as Oyo recently opened up about wanting to marry Kristine.
“We’re just like brother and sister,” she tells MOD.
Could it be that Kristine’s romantic trials have made her disillusioned about love? Not at all. On the contrary, Kristine still dreams of
getting married one day. “Of course,” she says. “Sometimes we get to a point where we get tired, where we don’t want to be in love anymore. But I’m not at that point in my life because it feels good to be in love. It feels good to be courted.”
In the meantime, Kristine is back to school-she’s pursuing an Associate in Arts degree at University of the Philippines Open University.
She has a number of advertising endorsements. This season, she headlines Cinderella’s summer campaign.
And after months without a regular show, Kristine returns to the small screen with not one but two soap operas. She’s also scheduled to do a movie within the year. Take that, detractors who dismiss her a has-been!
First up, she plays the title role in Maruja, a remake of the 1968 movie starring Susan Roces. The teleserye also stars Karylle and Derek Ramsay.
Then there’s Dahil May Isang Ikaw, her reunion soap with Jericho. It’s been five years since they last worked together, but Kristine says there’s no awkwardness between her and her former reel and real-life boyfriend. “I think we’re adjusting just a little with each other because we were so young when we started working together. Now, a lot has happened in our life, and I think we both have matured.”
Kristine couldn’t be more excited about this deluge of acting projects that one can’t help believing that this is the same girl who contemplated quitting show biz many times, even during her Pangako Sa ‘Yo days, which many say is the height of her popularity.
“I actually attempted to quit many times. It was really a struggle,” she says. “It was only about three years ago when I finally appreciated what I do. I guess you will never really realize that one thing’s okay unless you’ve grown up already.”
Perhaps it’s this newfound appreciation for the business why she still finds acting a challenge even after all these years as an actress.
“I still get jittery whenever I’d be taping for a teleserye or whenever I do challenging scenes. Because for me, it will never be easy.
Every character that you play is different. You really have to work hard,” she says.
One thing Kristine doesn’t have to work on is her outlook in life. With all the heartbreaks she has gone through, Kristine could’ve been bitter by now. But bitterness isn’t her style. She says, “A lot has happened to me, but I’m happy because my life is colorful.”
Tin-Speak
THE COMEBACKING actress sounds off on staying beautiful, rumors, negative impressions, and exes.
On the beauty regimen she swears by. “Wash your face after makeup or even without makeup. And get enough sleep and water.”
On being a ‘difficult’ coworker. “I guess other people just can’t handle my being up-front.”
On the worst intrigue written about her. “Some show biz writers have reported that I have a thing for DOMs. Funny, right?”
On being friends with an ex-boyfriend. “I think I’m friends with all of my exes until now because they know how sincere I am. They know how nurturing I am not just as a girlfriend but as a friend.”
Photos courtesy of Cinderella
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