Halika 3.0

[source: Philippine Journal article]

The audience’s deafening response when he and partner Kim Chiu came out on the Araneta Coliseum stage during the Bench undies show surprised Gerald Anderson.

“We really didn’t expect it, kasi we’re just new and there were many other stars who’re much bigger than us,” he says. “And yet, grabe talaga ang screaming and applause.”

He was discovered by Joross Gamboa while the latter was performing in Gen. Santos City, where Gerald is based. Joross introduced him to his manager, Jun Reyes, who then brought him to ABS-CBN to join PBB Teen Edition.

Now, they say he’s more popular than Joross and it wouldn’t be surprising if Joross would be insecure of him. “Hindi naman siguro. We’re like brothers as we have the same manager. He’s very kind. Three years na siya sa showbiz and he gives me advice on how to handle things.”

Gerald was seated with Kim as we interview him and they keep on teasing and tickling each other. Has something romantic developed between them?

“No, not yet. We’re just closer now as friends and we’re having fun being paired together. Sa taping, kulitan kami lagi, kaya masaya sa set. She’s only 16 and I’m 18, so we don’t have to rush things.”

They’re paired in the first episode of the new Sunday show, “Love Spell”, titled “My Boy, My Girl,” where they are supported by Christian Vasquez and Budoy from PBB Celebrity Edition, Mikki Arceo of PBB Teens, child actor Quintin from SCQ Kids, and topnotch comedian Eugene Domingo.

PBB has really changed his life a lot. “I had to leave GenSan and get a condo unit with my brother near ABS para mas malapit sa work ko. I now miss my family so much, but I guess I have to sacrifice because I really want to be of help to my parents and siblings.”

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