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Erich admits dating non-showbiz guy

Erich Gonzales may not yet be ready for a relationship. But the “Corazon, Ang Unang Aswang” lead actress admits she is dating a non-showbiz guy.

“I’m dating a non-showbiz guy. Merong nanliligaw. Basta, we’re getting to know each other muna. Friends-friends lang muna,” she told the press at the meet and greet for her new endorsement, Olympus Camera, in SM Mall of Asia on Saturday, March 17.

Although she doesn’t want to divulge the guy’s identity, Erich said the two of them are still getting to know each other. The Kapamilya actress explained that she wants to be “physically, mentally and emotionally ready” once she enters a relationship, especially now that she is busy.

“I don’t want to be unfair naman sa taong iyon. Right now, I’m very busy. It’s important kasi yung time. Ngayon kasi wala pang masyadong time so ayaw ko muna na magpaasa or magpahintay ng tao, so enjoy lang,” she added.

Does the first Filipino ambassador of Olympus Camera prefer to date someone outside showbiz?

“Yes. Kasi it’s more tahimik, peaceful, so walang gulo. Ako na lang ang nasa showbiz, huwag na siya,” Erich replies.

Good feedback

She’s happy at the good feedback her movie with Derek Ramsay is getting.

“Talagang ibang-iba, this is something na nakaka-proud and we all worked hard for this movie. No regrets sa lahat ng hirap na pinagdaanan ko,” she said.

Despite the positive feedback about her performance, Erich is not expecting an award, saying that she is already happy with the support their movie gets.

“I’m not expecting (an award). Yung support lang nila ngayon sa movie namin, sobrang pasasalamat na ako na inacknowledge nila yung acting naming lahat. I always see to it na ibigay yung 100% ko at ibang Erich yung makita nila in every project,” she said.

Erich has long wanted to shed her teeny-bopper image and jump to mature roles which she finds challenging and helpful in her growth as an actress.
 
“Basta sa mga projects ko, gusto ko i-try na different roles naman. Kapag nagawa ko na, tapos na. Ayaw ko ng pa-sweet or pa-cute roles, syempre gusto mo na mag-grow naman,” Erich said.

Erich will soon start filming the movie “Suddenly It’s Magic” with Thai actor Mario Maurer.