Richards (proper) with Kathryn Bernardo —GMA PICTURES/FACEBOOK
With the GMA Gala 2024 taking place in just some weeks’ time, present biz observers have began to surprise: Will Alden Richards go solo like he did final yr, or will he lastly have somebody by his aspect this time round.
And with taking pictures beneath manner for “Hey, Love, Once more”—the long-awaited sequel to Alden and Kathryn Bernardo’s hit romantic drama, “Hey, Love, Goodbye”—many followers are protecting their fingers crossed that they may get to see the 2 actors stroll the pink carpet collectively.
At a current press convention for Sparkle GMA Artist Middle’s upcoming world tour, the Inquirer requested the Kapuso star if he already has a date for the stated occasion. “I’ll maintain you posted po … don’t fear,” he stated, closing his eyes and letting out a bashful smile amid giddy murmurs.
In an ambush interview after the Q&A session, an leisure author—alluding to earlier romance rumors—teased Alden that issues between him and Kathryn appeared to have “modified not solely on digicam, but additionally off it.”
“Naku po!” he blurted out loud and laughed. “Pero mag-a-update na lang po ako ’pag prepared na,” he added whereas being whisked away by his minders.
Whereas he remained tight-lipped about such subjects, he answered questions on reprising his position as Ethan, the easygoing bartender who falls in love with hardworking home helper Pleasure (Kathryn) in Hong Kong.
“I’ve realized that Ethan didn’t actually depart me, so it was straightforward for me to get proper again in. In fact, it additionally helped that we had been capable of shoot scenes in a number of the previous areas we used for ‘Hey, Love, Goodbye,’” Alden stated of the 2019 film, which held the title of highest-grossing Filipino movie till 2023.
Reminiscence lane
His current return with coactors Joross Gamboa and Jeffrey Tam to Hong Kong had him taking place reminiscence lane.
“Strolling the streets of Hong Kong was nostalgic. We returned to a number of the earlier areas like Victoria Harbour. It was nice to see that nothing a lot has modified,” he associated. “It was enjoyable taking pictures there once more.”
Directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana and written by Carmi Raymundo and Crystal San Miguel, “Hey, Love, Once more” occurs 5 years after the occasions in “Hey, Love, Goodbye,” with Pleasure now working and dwelling in Canada along with her household.
“The dedication and fervour for this movie is completely different. Everyone seems to be hands-on and we’re very excited to shoot in Canada, the setting for a giant chunk of the film,” he stated. “We have now abroad Filipino staff (OFW) in several international locations. They usually have completely different tales, hardships. However additionally they share issues in widespread. We hope to point out these.”
Giving again
Earlier than flying to Canada this month, Alden stated he and Kathryn will go on a “session” with Direk Cathy “simply to place us again within the temper once more. That was how we labored collectively throughout ‘Hey, Love, Goodbye.’”
It’s solely becoming that Alden provides cheer to Filipinos overseas whereas doing a movie about Filipinos overseas. The 32-year-old actor is about to take a couple of days off to carry out for followers in the US on Aug. 9 and Aug. 10 and Canada on Aug. 11 and Aug. 17.
“I’ll sing and dance … It is going to be enjoyable for certain,” stated Alden, who makes certain to stand up shut and work together along with his followers as a lot as he can.
“We’re typically suggested to not go all the way down to the group, however I don’t often observe that. Alternatives like these are uncommon. I don’t need to deprive them of small gestures like taking a photograph with them, greeting them, holding their fingers. Hindi kawalan sa ’min ’yun as entertainers. We owe it to them. If it weren’t for them, we wouldn’t be right here … They’re a giant a part of the journey,” he stated.
Alden Richards —ALDEN RICHARDS/FACEBOOK
For Alden, making the followers really feel particular and cherished is his little manner of “giving again.” He has a gentle spot for OFWs, particularly after taking part in one onscreen, he identified.
“We should always actually think about them as heroes due to the sacrifices they make. They go far-off to earn a dwelling, to maintain their households within the Philippines. Portraying a task of an OFW is significant as a result of I can relate to them higher, and I understand how I might be of service to them as an entertainer,” he stated.
Fulfilling job
It has been a busy yr to this point for Alden, who’s additionally set to star in GMA 7’s upcoming historic collection “Pulang Araw.” How does he juggle all these initiatives which might be taking place inside the identical timeframe?
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“Nagugulat din ako. However I believe I’ve grown within the business doing these items, which I really like. I’ve discovered rather a lot. Pagod … that’s a part of it bodily, [but] itulog mo lang ’yan. On the finish of the day, what I do is fulfilling,” he stated. “It’s not about what you do; it’s the way you see it. What’s your goal? That’s what I maintain on to,” he stated. INQ
