Paolo Contis on actual rating with Yen Santos: What you see is what you get

Paolo Contis (left) and Yen Santos

It has been a yr and a half since Paolo Contis’ controversial breakup with LJ Reyes, however the actor continues to get hateful feedback on social media on occasion.

However whereas he has learn and heard a number of the “worst issues” anybody can say, the actor insisted that he’s largely unbothered by these and that the general public’s scorn by no means actually bought to him.

“Individuals inform me, ‘Ba’t buhay ka pa?’ or ‘Mamatay ka na.’ It’s no secret that the previous yr or so has been tough. However truthfully, in case you ask me whether or not or not I get affected by different individuals’s feedback, the reply is not any. They don’t have anything to do with my life,” Paolo informed reporters on a latest go to to the set of his upcoming film, “Ikaw at Ako.”

“The problems I must face are very non-public and I’ll repair them privately. For some motive, there are individuals who suppose that what you publish is the entire fact. And what you don’t publish should have by no means occurred,” he mentioned.

In 2021, Paolo hogged present biz headlines after he unfollowed then companion LJ Reyes and deleted all her pictures from his Instagram account. Afterward, he was noticed in Baguio Metropolis with actress and his “A Faraway Land” main girl, Yen Santos, fueling speculations that infidelity was the rationale behind his break up with LJ.

Paolo’s regrets

Whereas Paolo regrets being “marupok” in the midst of his six-year relationship with LJ, he insisted in a press release that Yen had nothing to do with it.

The furor was anticipated. However on the finish of the day, he believes that he’s accountable solely to the individuals instantly concerned within the difficulty and the family members dragged into the fray.

“I did dangerous issues, I do know that. However to not the individuals. So why would I apologize to them? They don’t have anything to do with this … Their anger gained’t undo what had already occurred. If there are individuals I must apologize to, it’s those that are instantly concerned. And I’ll repair that privately,” he mentioned. “Mentally, it’s a must to know the individuals who matter.”

Requested about whispers that there was an enchancment in Paolo and LJ’s scenario, the 38-year-old GMA 7 star mentioned he doesn’t wish to preempt something. “Typically, you learn one thing that isn’t what it appears. Maybe the time that I speak concerning the non-public stuff is when issues are actually OK,” he mentioned.

“However the very very first thing it’s a must to do is repair your self. You possibly can’t ask for forgiveness you probably have but to forgive your self for what you probably did earlier than,” he identified.

However all issues thought of, life for Paolo is within the technique of “hopefully getting higher.” “Mas ramdam mo ang bigat earlier than. Once I say people who find themselves concerned, I additionally imply household and family members who had been additionally affected,” he added. “However I’ll repair all of it one after the other, privately.”

Paolo Contis

‘My Finest Actress’

Final November, Paolo posted on Instagram a photograph slide of him and Yen on what appeared like a dinner date to have fun her birthday. The caption learn, ‘Joyful Birthday My Finest Actress!’ (Yen had simply gained the Gawad Urian finest actress trophy for “A Faraway Land.”)

Does the publish imply that he and Yen are already “Instagram official”? “What you see is what you get,” he mentioned. “I’m OK. There are a number of issues that the general public shouldn’t care about.”

But when there’s one factor Paolo can’t deny, it’s the truth that he misses Summer season, his 4-year-old daughter who now lives together with her mother LJ in New York Metropolis. “I gained’t conceal it—I miss her. And I hope I can go to her,” he mentioned.

Directed by Rechie del Carmen and produced by Gutierez Celebrities and Media Manufacturing, “Ikaw at Ako” is a romantic drama anthology film that includes three tales depicting completely different phases of affection. The second story—which focuses on marriage—will probably be headlined by Paolo and Rhian Ramos. The movie additionally stars Boots Anson-Roa, Ronaldo Valdez, Phoebe Walker and Andrew Gan.

“There’s a narrative about pet love, and an aged couple coping with their remaining days. Our story, Rhian and mine, will probably be about married life. The film talks concerning the completely different processes and struggles a pair goes by way of,” Paolo mentioned.

The problem, he mentioned, is enjoying somebody whose character is drastically completely different from his. “There are similarities, however Anton is extra refined in how he offers with issues. There are issues I hope I dealt with otherwise, however you all the time hope to be taught out of your errors,” he mentioned. “Anton is extra subdued — removed from who I’m. But it surely’s the way you assault the position. It’s a must to change issues up.”

Paolo and Rhian have labored collectively earlier than, however that is the primary time they had been paired in a drama. “I’ve already labored together with her, however just for one thing one-off or episodic. That is one thing completely different. In GMA 7, I normally play villain roles in motion sequence; she does dramas. So there weren’t a number of alternatives to work together with her,” he mentioned.

Paolo considers Rhian a “good good friend,” in order that they had been comfy on the set from the get-go. “I really feel lucky to be working together with her. Magaan siya katrabaho and may be very skilled,” he mentioned.

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