James Yap’s girlfriend hints at marriage

MANILA, Philippines – James Yaps’ girlfriend, Michaella Cazzola, still shies away whenever asked for an interview.

Michaella is a year younger than James, was born in Florence, Italy, and currently working at the Asian Development Bank.

Michaella and James started off as friends, “It was just magical. I don’t know. Everything started as friendship,” spin.ph reported.

It was August last year when James first went to Italy to visit Michaella, though she clarified that they weren’t an item yet at that time.

“It was September last year. I forgot the exact date, coz I am not like the Filipinos who remember dates and numbers. But yes, it was September when we became … you know [we became a couple],” she said

They have been together for one year now, but the San Mig Coffee Mixers star just became open about their relationship June this year, during his second visit in Italy.

James chose to keep it private first because he’s still waiting for the annulment of his marriage with Kris Aquino, which came this February.

“James is just so sweet,” Michaella described her beau. “He is very honest, but very private, too. He has a very good attitude. He gets along well with everybody. He’s positive. He’s very private.”

Of course, questions about James’ past marriage we’re inevitable. But Michaella made it clear that she knows about the issue and believes that “It’s past, he learned his lessons, I don’t know.”

“But I don’t really think of the past. We’re after creating a very beautiful future together,” she added.

This statement intrigued the reporters, which made them ask if they already have marriage plans, or if they’re already engaged.

She was quick to dismiss that idea, but when it comes to engagement she admits that “two people think about that, but not formal yet.”

But after some thought, Michaella said, “Maybe next year. Maybe the wedding will come next year.”