| | Will Devaughn reveals why Riza Santos has decided to quit showbiz Author: Rachelle Siazon Kapamilya viewers will soon see Will Devaughn in the small screen as he stars opposite Valerie Concepcion in a week-long episode of Precious Hearts Romances entitled ' Once in a Lifetime Love'. He plays the role of Monty, the renowned playboy amongst the 'Bud Brothers', whose life would turn upside down as he crosses paths with his girlfriend's cousin, Sabel, played by Valerie. "This project is a blessing because I'd be working again with the team behind Pinoy Big Brother. I really became close to them after PBB. For me to be doing a series with them is even better. I mean, the relationship is still there, they haven't forgotten me, I haven't forgotten them. Plus I've also worked with Valerie once in Banana Split and I find her really funny. If someone can make you laugh to begin with, it would usually make you more comfortable instead of stiff," he told ABS-CBN.com after their story conference last April 3. The dashing Coveryboy member also happened to be part of the cast of Habang May Buhay and he shared how great it is to be one of Judy Ann Santos's leading men in this much-awaited soap. "Ngayon it's easier, but in the beginning I was so nervous and uncomfortable working with her kasi siyempre I was star-struck. But I became comfortable within a day or two because she's so nice eh. She'd offer me her baon. She'd ask me, 'Would you like some? Or here take some water'. She's very nice and very sweet." Will also claimed that Judy Ann never made him feel bad when he couldn't concentrate on their first few scenes together. "She tells me to relax because she can see my facial expression, like when I am getting agitated and frustrated with the lines. She helps me a lot." During the interview, ABS-CBN.com took the chance to ask Will about Riza Santos whom he got to close to ever since their stint in Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition back in 2007. Apparently, she opted to leave her showbiz career here in the country after her misunderstanding with Ruffa Gutierrez sparked non-stop controversies about her. "She's back in Canada for good, nag-aaral siya. It started with the intrigues na puro negative. I think that just triggered her, it made her realize that showbiz isn't her thing. No, [I didn't ask her to stay longer]. Siyempre her parents also, they're engineers, so they would like their daughter to finish studying as well," he explained. When asked about the real score between them, Will said that it's impossible for him to continue courting her now. "Nasa Canada siya, eh nandito ako. Honestly for me I am very optimistic and she's a beautiful, great girl in all aspects, she's very well-rounded. I miss her, I can't wait to see her again. Hindi ko sure kung kailan but sana in the future." But he admitted that he still feels sad, knowing that they wouldn't be able to spend time together as they used to do. "It's hard because a lot of the time she was my dinner partner. So now it's like what am I gonna eat for dinner tonight? I don't know what to eat so I'll make noodles or go to a fast food na lang around the corner. Life is a bit different [without her]. I am still adjusting. We do communicate every so often but not so much anymore," he finally stated. Source: ABS-CBN Interactive |
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