In a recent television interview, Judy Ann Santos was asked about the real status of her off-screen relationship with arch-rival Claudine Barretto.
Judy Ann candidly shared their lack of closeness during their younger years. She explained that they never had the chance to form a strong bond due to their respective affiliations, Claudine with Star Magic and herself with the late Alfie Lorenzo.
Adding to the complexity of their relationship, they were constantly pitted against each other, creating an atmosphere of rivalry. Despite these circumstances, Judy Ann emphasized that they were not enemies but rather friends. She clarified that while they hadn’t been given the opportunity to connect truly, they were on good terms with each other.
“Our supporters were behind us all the time. I guess it was a very healthy competition back then,” said Juday who still believes that having a rival in the industry is necessary. “You need competition so that you’ll know in what areas you can still improve. In this way, you can elevate your stature.”
How about a film collaboration between them? Is it possible?
“A project with Claudine? Of course, why not? I think, it’s not because the public clamors for it, but it would be an interesting project. It could be something that could have happened before,” Judy Ann explained.
Furthermore, Judy Ann expressed her belief that the present moment could be the ideal opportunity for her and Claudine to collaborate on a movie. With both actresses now in a mature phase of their lives and being mothers themselves, Juday emphasized that the timing feels different.
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Arron Villaflor revealed that he is currently relishing his life as a single man. It’s worth noting that he was previously romantically linked to actresses Jane de Leon and Yen Santos, as well as Miss Chinatown 2020 candidate Camille Buenaventura.
“I enjoy being single,” he says. “I’ve already put my heart into my acting craft. I’m turning 33 so I need to prioritize what needs to be prioritized in my life already. My priority as of now is work.”
Speaking about his work, Arron mentioned that he is currently quite busy. He expressed gratitude towards Viva, as signing with them has brought him numerous projects. Amid the height of the pandemic, he signed a contract with them, which included a lineup of 15 movies. As of now, he has completed five of them.
When asked if all the movies are for Vivamax, Arron confirmed, saying that he feels it’s the right time for him to take on more mature roles. He believes that, given his age, he is ready for such projects and has made a personal commitment to accept daring roles as long as the story is compelling.
Regarding how he prepares for these sexy portrayals, Arron shared that he focuses on working out to maintain awareness of his physique and muscles.
In terms of limitations on doing sexy roles, Arron stated that as long as they are necessary and significant for the film, there would be no issue. However, he emphasized that he is not confining himself to this genre alone and also has the desire to explore dramatic roles with Viva.