Issa Pressman says Nadine Lustre gave her blessing before going public with James Reid

• Issa Pressman shared in an interview that her relationship with James Reid grew from a long friendship and brought both love and challenges
• She explained that before making their relationship public she reached out to Nadine Lustre out of respect to let her know they had started dating
• Issa said Nadine responded with kindness telling her that the past was long over and wishing the couple well
• The article also recalled the history of James and Nadine’s JaDine love team and noted that Nadine is now in a relationship with Christophe Bariou

Issa Pressman has spoken candidly about her relationship with actor-musician James Reid during an interview on Karen Davila’s YouTube channel, sharing previously unknown details about how their romance began.

According to Issa, she and James had been friends for many years before their relationship turned romantic, a shift that she described as both beautiful and challenging. “When I met the biggest love that came in my life, came the biggest challenge,” she said, reflecting on how public attention and past controversies added pressure to their love story.

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Before she and James went public, Issa said she reached out to Nadine Lustre—James’ former girlfriend—to ensure transparency and respect. “Of course, out of respect for them. I told her, I was like, ‘We started dating and I really wanna see where this is gonna go,’” Issa shared. She recalled that Nadine responded graciously, telling her, “Good morning. To be honest, that’s been a lifetime ago, I appreciate you telling me. I wish you guys the best of luck.” Issa described Nadine’s message as kind and mature, bringing her a sense of relief.

James Reid and Nadine Lustre, popularly known as JaDine, rose to fame as one of the country’s top love teams, starring in hit projects such as On the Wings of Love and Till I Met You. The pair confirmed their breakup years ago but maintained that they remained on good terms and continued working together for some time. Nadine is currently in a relationship with Filipino-French businessman Christophe Bariou.

James Reid is a Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame after winning Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash, which launched his career in the entertainment industry. Following his win, he gained popularity through a series of successful film and TV projects, most notably his partnership with Nadine Lustre. Their on-screen chemistry and real-life romance, often referred to by fans as JaDine, contributed to his status as a lead figure in showbiz. In addition to acting, James made significant strides in the music industry. He established his own record label, Careless, which focuses on promoting an independent and global sound for Filipino artists.

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As previously reported by KAMI, James Reid dedicated a sweet post to Issa Pressman. The actor published an affectionate birthday greeting for his girlfriend. Along with a carousel of clips featuring the birthday celebrant, James penned a love-filled message to his significant other. In his message, James likewise adorably called Issa a "silly sausage."

In another report, James Reid revealed in an interview with Karen Davila that he was betrayed by a business partner at Careless and lost a large amount of money. The actor said the betrayal hurt more than the financial loss and that the experience taught him many valuable life lessons. James also addressed his professional split with Liza Soberano, saying she chose to focus on her US career. He shared that he holds no ill feelings toward Liza and is proud of her achievements.

Source: KAMI.com.gh