MANILA, Philippines — Actor Gerald Anderson is now more comfortable to go public on his relationship with actress Bea Alonzo.
In an interview with Philstar.com following the launch of a shoe brand he endorses, Gerald disclosed that he and Bea have never tried to hide their relationship.
“Always naman. Lagi naman kaming public, pero hindi lang katulad ng ibang tao na sobrang lahat nasa publiko na o lahat sinasabi na. It’s okay to be public but always have ‘yung konting privacy, parang sa inyo lang.”
Likewise, he said he is not strict with Bea when it comes to wearing something sexy, like a bikini, in public.
“If you have it, flaunt it! As long as kumportable ka. Basta masaya ka.”
Thus, the actor is happy about his lady love’s recent post on self-love.
“Ganda, ganda! And totoo naman ‘yun, ‘wag tayo masyadong ma-pressure, magpapadala sa image na binibigay sa’tin ng tao, ‘yung kung anong maganda para sa paningin nila. Just be yourself, and I think ‘yun lang naman ‘yung pinaka-quote n’ya sa post n’ya,” said Gerald.
In the post, the actress confessed she used to be apprehensive to show pictures of her in a bikini for fear of being body-shamed.
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Would Gerald like to see more of Bea’s bikini photos?
“Ba’t naman hindi? Sobrang ganda n’ya. But again, hindi naman ‘yan ang ibig sabihin ng post na ‘yan. ‘Yung post is to encourage other people na ‘wag masyadong magpadala sa mga sinasabi ng ibang tao.”
Last Valentine’s, he and Bea marked the occasion with an “intimate” celebration just around the city.
When on a date with Bea, he makes sure to wear something comfortable.
“Depende kung san kami pupunta. Kung medyo relaxed na date, pwedeng T-shirt lang, chill lang. Short sleeves na polo shirt tapos Skechers na shoes,” he enthused.
“Namimigay ako ng gifts din depende sa dahilan or sa panahon. But I think ‘yung expressing love is everyday ‘yun eh. It’s about being there for the person and always being someone na strong for that person.”
Will wedding bells ring for them soon?
“Wala pa naman. Still mahabang ano pa…” assured Gerald.
Similarly, the pair still has not made summer plans as Gerald is focused on building his gym near ABS-CBN.
“It’s part of my lifestyle… Sa gym ako nagdede-stress… Ever since sa career ko, ‘yun ‘yung therapy ko,” the former “Pinoy Big Brother” housemate explained on why he decided to open a gym.
Despite being busy, Gerald still finds time to workout every day, because like in love, he believes in giving time to things that matter most.