Much to the delight of their followers, James Reid and Nadine Lustre are officially a couple. This was confirmed during their recent JaDine in Love concert in which James publicly told Nadine that he loves her. And before being accused of just riding on the success of their maiden soap opera On the Wings of Love, James explains, “It’s something I did not just for the fans. I did it because I wanted to. It’s my own decision.”
The good-looking star is certain that his admission made their supporters real happy.
“I know! Actually, I expected that already. It’s good that they’re happy about such development. I’m happy that everyone’s happy!”
Many ask how he courted Nadine.
“As in the style, you mean? It’s the normal Filipino way. In spite of the fact that I grew up in Australia, I chose to keep the Filipino tradition in wooing Nadine. I tell you, back in Sydney, we court girls differently. Of course, in Nadine’s case, it’s different.
“I had to ask permission from her dad first. Yes, I did that! That’s to show my respect and assure him that my intentions for his daughter is clean as well as show my sincerity and seriousness. I’m happy and grateful that he respected me!”
In Philippine setting, the guy goes to the house of the girl when he courts.
“Yes, and I did that to Nadine!” James reveals. “I’m aware that it is customary here so I had no qualms doing it!”
For the record, when did they officially become a real-life couple?
“It was on Feb. 11. We were out having dinner. My original plan was to surprise her on the day of our JaDine in Love concert on Feb. 20. But I felt different during our private dinner. I decided to propose to her in that very moment.
“I was like, ‘I bet you didn’t know I could be like this!’ and she was like, ‘Yeah, I didn’t expect this from you!’ I told her that it’s different when I’m in love and she asked if at present, I really feel that way. That’s the perfect timing I was waiting for. I answered yes. So her reaction after the concert, she was simply speechless. She just literally sat there while smiling!” ends James.
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Asked if he’s courting Maine Mendoza after their accidental meeting in Subic, Zambales recently, Derrick Monasterio states, “Nope! There’s nothing like that. Actually, I was surprised that there are issues like that. We haven’t talked yet after our chance meeting in Subic, whether you believe it or not!”
How did they meet in Zambales, in which they even had a picture together?
“It was on Valentine’s Day. My friends and I decided to have a road trip out of nothing to do. We reached the place kind of late already. Then, when I was walking, I met some people from Eat Bulaga whom I knew. They told me Maine was there.
“They’re aware that Maine and I knew each other because she made a guesting stint in Vampire ang Daddy Ko of late in which I’m a mainstay. So, they escorted me to where she was. We gave each other the customary greeting kiss. That was it.
“We didn’t have the chance to talk because there were lots of people in the place.What happened was that people who saw the picture put some sort of malice. But actually, there was nothing to it.”
What’s his impression of Maine?
“I can see that she’s so easy to deal with. Very light. When you’re with her, you will always laugh. On top of it all, she’s not plastic. She’s a beautiful person inside and out,” ends Derrick.