MANILA, Philippines- Matteo Guidicelli calls Sarah "my girlfriend."
In an interview with a news website, Matteo replied, "It's not just Sarah, it's Sarah my girlfriend, di ba. I'm very proud of her," when asked to react about Sarah's admission of their relationship.
Matteo was in the US when Sarah made the admission.
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Matteo explained that he didn't want to be the first to confirm their relationship because he wants to "respect her side, her family."
The Kapamilya actor-host also said that he's proud of Sarah for standing up for herself. "She's 25 years old and she's starting to enjoy life more." He then adds that "I want to show her what life is. I want her to be happy, 'yon lang."