Anjo Yllana admits fear of FPJ made him back out of wedding with Sheryl Cruz

• Anjo Yllana admitted he backed out of marrying Sheryl Cruz because he was afraid of her uncle, the late Fernando Poe Jr.
• “Natakot ako doon sa tito niya, si FPJ… Sabi ko, ‘Baka bugbugin ako,’” Anjo confessed in Fast Talk with Boy Abunda
• He recalled suddenly disappearing after proposing to Sheryl, saying he wasn’t emotionally ready at the time
• Ten years later, during a reunion project, Anjo shared that Sheryl slapped him hard in a scene—“Nilabas niya ‘yung galit niya ng sampung taon”

Actor Anjo Yllana has revealed the real reason behind his sudden disappearance during his past relationship with actress Sheryl Cruz—he was afraid of her uncle, the late Fernando Poe Jr.

In his guest appearance on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda last Friday, Anjo recounted the moment Sheryl publicly shared the story about their called-off wedding.

“Kaya nga noong nag-guest siya rito, nahulog ako sa upuan ko kasi sinabi niya ‘yung totoo, ‘yung kasal na hindi natuloy,” said Anjo, laughing.

Anjo shared that he had actually proposed to Sheryl but got cold feet upon realizing he would need to face her uncle.

“Niyaya ko na siyang magpakasal noon. Then I broke up because natakot ako doon sa tito niya, si FPJ. I had to talk to him daw, bago kami magkatuluyan,” he said.

“So nagkaroon ako ng cold feet. Sabi ko, ‘Baka bugbugin ako.’ Ganu’n 'yung isip ko noon kasi bata pa ako eh, first time ko magpapakasal. Sabi ko, ‘Takot ako,’” he admitted.

“Iyon nga ‘yung sinabi niya noong hinulog niya ‘yung bomba ng interview. Totoo ‘yun, na bigla na lang ako nawala kasi ‘yun ang rason.”

Ten years later, the two reunited for a project. During a scene where Sheryl had to slap Anjo, the actor was surprised by how strong it was.

“Noong first time kaming magkita… may eksena na sasampalin ako… ‘pag sa akin, ang lakas. Kasi nilabas niya ‘yung galit niya ng sampung taon,” Anjo said with a chuckle.

Anjo Yllana is a well-known Filipino actor, comedian, and television host. Born on April 24, 1968, he rose to fame in the 1990s through his appearances in popular television shows and films. One of his most iconic projects was the sitcom *Palibhasa Lalake*, where he played one of the lead roles, making him a household name in Philippine entertainment.

In a recent interview with actress Aiko Melendez, Anjo shared that he is currently not on speaking terms with his brother, fellow actor and politician Jomari Yllana. Just like Aiko, who has also had strained relationships with certain family members, Anjo admitted that he and Jomari have not communicated for some time now.

Anjo also gave his thoughts about the current state of the variety show Eat Bulaga, where he once served as a co-host. He revealed that after resigning from the show in 2020, he never returned. His brief statement hinted at a permanent departure from the long-running noontime program, though he did not elaborate further. Despite the personal and professional changes, Anjo continues to remain a familiar figure in showbiz, remembered for his comedic timing, charisma, and contributions to Philippine entertainment.

Source: KAMI.com.gh