MANILA, Philippines — Celebrities Aubrey Miles and Troy Montero have been together for over a decade, and ever since, people have been asking, “When are they going to tie the knot”?
According to Aubrey, marriage, actually, never left her and Troy’s mind.
“Lagi naming napag-uusapan. It’s just that kung saan, kung dito or sa States,” she said.
Citizenship and whether she or Troy and their sons should stay in Manila or in America are the usual problems they face whenever they hear the word “wedding,” especially now that she has businesses to look after in Manila.
Whether or not wedding bells ring soon, Aubrey feels that she, Troy, and their 16 and eight-year-old sons are officially a happy family.
When asked if there is a chance for a third child, the actress quickly replied: “Oo naman! May fourth pa!”
In fact, she said, they are going to try for a third one by the end of the year.
As a mom she is strict, especially with her children’s sleeping time, cleanliness and treating people with politeness.
She felt like she did not give her firstborn enough time, so she took a showbiz hiatus. “Sobrang busy ko, kaya gusto kong bumawi. Kaya bumawi ako sa panganay ko at pati sa second son ko.”
Now, Aubrey is back in the limelight, playing a lesbian opposite Mercedes Cabral in a TV5 short film, “Everlasting,” directed by Brillante Mendoza.
The movie tells the story of two girls who fell in love at the backdrop of Baguio’s Panagbenga Festival.
According to Mendoza, “Everlasting” is one of the many short films TV5 commissioned him to execute; each featuring a region’s culture, local festival, and stories of common people.
Aubrey told Philstar.com that “Everlasting” is her first lesbian flick, and she agreed to do it because there were no “girl-to-girl action” involved and everything that Mendoza asked for were done in good taste.
“Direk Brillante asks for a different acting style. He allows you to bring your true self. Unlike in a soap opera, you have to be a little exaggerated,” Aubrey shared.
Contrary to those who thought Mercedes has an attitude due to her squabble with film producer Lily Monteverde last year, Aubrey attested that Cabral is easy to work with.
“She’s very natural. Kung ano s’ya off-cam, ‘yung acting n’ya on-cam, ‘yun din s’ya. Parang super kumportable ka…She’s very spontaneous,” Aubrey said of Mercedes.
In the film, she learned that Baguio has a custom that loosely resembles same sex marriage. In the Philippines, however, she admitted that “same sex marriage is hard to push because we’re Catholic.”
What did Troy say about Aubrey playing a lesbian?
“Ooh…Exciting!” he told his girlfriend.
Besides “Everlasting,” Aubrey also did a reality TV show for StarWorld, “Four Girls And A Bucket List,” together with celebrities from other countries. She also starred as Joseph Marco’s partner in the defunct ABS-CBN soap opera, “Pasion de Amor.”
She confessed that as a sexy star, she is pressured to always stay in shape. Which is why even when she was pregnant, she continued to exercise.
“It’s a pressure to be a fitspiration especially in social media,” she said. “But I like it in such a way that I inspire my followers. Mostly, 90 percent of my followers talagang they want motivation. It’s good to be fit, pero ‘yung magbigay ng motivation, it’s flattering.”
She said, she is lucky that Troy and their kids are also into fitness.
“Troy told me, ‘I’m so happy na ikaw ‘yung girlfriend ko kasi, sabi n’ya, lagi s’yang na-pre-pressure sa’kin (mag-workout),” said Aubrey, who has been working out since her teens.
Apart from yoga and weight training, Aubrey also joins Nike Training Classes (NTC) held every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. and every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Kerry Sports Manila in Bonifacio Global City.
NTC, said Nike Philippines officials, enable Filipinos to train with the best athletes and trainers using globally designed workouts to reach their individual fitness goals. The classes also cater to all fitness levels from beginner to advance.
“Any workout will do as long as you enjoy it,” Aubrey assured. “Pump your heart. Kailangan talaga. And proper sleep!”