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Jericho, Anne 'happy' for Kristine, Oyo

Aside from being co-stars in the award winning movie "Baler" in 2008 and the upcoming ABS-CBN primetime series "Green Rose," Jericho Rosales and Anne Curtis share something else in common.

Both were romantically linked to newlyweds Kristine Hermosa and Oyo Sotto. Oyo is Anne's first boyfriend while Kristine and Jericho were reportedly in an off-screen relationship during the height of their love team that coincided with their teleserye, "Pangako Sa ‘Yo," from 2000-2002.

Now that Kristine and Oyo have already tied the knot, how do Anne and Jericho feel about it?

"Wala akong chance na i-congratulate siya [Kristine] kasi wala akong contact number niya. But, yeah, I think on TV I did. Congratulations Tin and Oyo! Yes. I am very happy for her," Jericho told entertainment reporters after the "Green Rose" press conference on Wednesday, February 9.

Anne, who still keeps in touch with Oyo from time to time, says she was able to greet and congratulate her former boyfriend through a text message on his birthday and wedding day last January 12. Like Jericho, Anne is happy for the couple, especially for the man she fondly calls her "first love."

"Happy ako for him. Siyempre, happy rin ako for Tin," Anne told reporters after the press conference.

Anne is currently in a relationship with Erwan Heussaff, a chef who also happens to be actress-TV host Solenn Heussaff's brother. Jericho, on the other hand, is presently not in a relationship.

 
Anne opens up about Erwan

Anne, who usually keeps some details of her relationship with Erwan private, gave entertainment reporters a sneak peak into their lives as a couple.

The award winning actress feels grateful that her current relationship seems to be more "peaceful" compared to her previous relationships.

"Walang nega na lumalabas about it. Sinasabi pa nila ang blooming ko. Of course I think that's one of the factors also na parang no one's gonna attack it so much kasi it's private. Although hindi ko naman natatago forever yun siyempre sumusuporta naman siya sa akin sa mga events ko and all that so people have learned to respect his privacy."

Anne also added that she and Erwan are close to each other's family.

"Well that's the thing. I'm close to the family. He's also close to my family which is a big factor for me especially kay Jasmine. Anyone who wins her heart napakalaking factor for me. Mahirap i-win yung heart nun eh. So to win her over, that says a lot. Nung hindi pa kami ni Erwan she was one of the first people that said 'ate siya na lang.'"

For Valentine's Day, aside from hoping to get real green roses from her boyfriend, Anne wants to have a simple dinner with Erwan.

"Something simple, great conversation, wine, okay na ako dun," said Anne.

 
Jericho, his leading ladies and his relationship status

Jericho is known to have the tendency to fall in love with his leading ladies, the likes of Kristine Hermosa, Cindy Kurleto and Heart Evangelista. During the press conference, he also admitted to falling in love with Anne while shooting the movie "Baler."

"Before sa ‘Baler' [I fell in love with Anne.] But kaka break lang namin sa partners namin eh. She broke up with Sam and then I broke up with [Heart.] I liked Anne before dun sa ‘Baler.'"

So why didn't he pursue Anne that time?

"Kasi I wanted to respect the situation. She just broke up with [Sam] and it's not really in my character to interrupt the healing process ng isang tao and step into the picture. Not that I'm saying I have a chance or anything but yes during that time, meron... Honestly I thought I was out of her league before. I just didn't have the confidence before but I'm happy for Anne of course. She's happy," Jericho said.

Anne, on the other hand, replied that she and Jericho have remained friends since "Baler" and that they both mutually understood their situation at that time.

"Echo and I have remained friends since ‘Baler.' We got to know each other. We got to hang out with each other and tama yung sinabi niya na we were both going through different stages in our life pero we got each other, gets namin yung pinagdadaanan ng isa't-isa. Basta nagets ko siya and naging masaya whatever bonding we had when we're shooting ‘Baler,'" added Anne.

Jericho who is still single remains hopeful that one day, the right woman for him will come along.

"Darating yun. Kung sino man yun darating yun sa buhay ko. Right now I'm focusing on the projects that I'm working with, I plan to study again this year. I have big plans this year talaga. I'm not going away. I mean kasi dati nagplano ako (tapos) bigla akong nawala. But this time habang nag e-ere yung ‘Green Rose,' I'm going to do something so I'll just focus on that. Focus talaga on personal improvement. Yes there are times when I get sad and lonely but it's okay."

But what exactly are the traits of Jericho's ideal woman?

"Basta yung taong nagpapasaya sa kin at nagpapangiti araw-araw. I don't want to over analyze it anymore once I see that person na pinapangiti ako everyday and I get inspired. I easily get inspired. I'll go for it, no matter what. If I think that person is ready or available, I'll go for it. I'm tired of hiding...I want someone who understands me. Basta as long as she makes me happy. I'm so used to you and me against the world."

Jericho and Anne, together with Jake Cuenca and Alessandra de Rossi, are the stars of "Green Rose," which will premiere on Monday, February 14.

Photo by Jerome Ascano, NPPA Images