Derrick Monasterio, inaming "lumalandi" sa iba habang kinikilala si Elle Villanueva

• Derrick Monasterio admitted he was seeing other girls while getting close to Elle Villanueva
• He said Elle’s sudden silence made him realize his true feelings for her
• The couple confirmed their relationship in 2023 and chose June 12 as their anniversary
• They are set to headline the Kapuso Afternoon Prime drama “Apoy Sa Dugo” airing March 2 on GMA Network

Kapuso actor Derrick Monasterio openly admitted that he was entertaining other girls while he and Elle Villanueva were still in the early stages of getting to know each other, GMA News reported.

During their guest appearance on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda, the real-life couple candidly shared details about how their romance began. Derrick acknowledged that he was immature at the time and had not fully realized Elle’s value.

“Kasi before Tito Boy ‘yung time na parang nagiging close na kami, eh siyempre bata pa ako, lumalandi pa ako sa iba. Tapos nagagalit siya sa akin. Wala kaming label. Basta ang sama ko sa kaniya noon,” Derrick admitted.

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He revealed that a turning point came when Elle suddenly stopped communicating with him. Her silence made him confront his true feelings.

“Tapos one time — kasi lagi kaming nag-uusap 'di ba — 'di niya ako kinausap. Biglang 'di na lang siya nag-message sa akin tapos doon ko na-realize na, 'hala gusto ko pala ‘to. Tigil ko na itong ginagawa ko',” he said.

Derrick further reflected on why he entertained others at the time.

“Siguro at that time, hindi ko pa talaga nakikita yung totoong value ni Elle, nung time na yun. Pero nung nakita ko na, I got to know her a little deeper. Doon na ako nagbago na talaga,” he said.

The couple confirmed their relationship in 2023. They also shared that they do not know their exact anniversary date.

"Hindi namin alam. Basta, magka-developan kami. Minahal namin isa't isa. Tapos ayun,” Derrick said.

To settle it, they picked a meaningful date.

Derrick says they didn’t know their exact anniversary, so they decided to pick a date themselves. They chose June 12, Independence Day, so they could celebrate without worrying about work and have the perfect day to go on a date.

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Derrick and Elle will next be seen together in the upcoming Afternoon Prime series Apoy Sa Dugo, which premieres March 2 at 4:05 p.m. on GMA Network.

Derrick Monasterio is a prominent Filipino actor, model, and singer who rose to fame as a teen star under GMA Network. Known for his athletic physique and versatile acting, he has headlined various television series, including The Half Sisters and Return to Paradise. Beyond acting, he is a trained classical singer and a popular fitness influencer. He remains one of the most bankable leading men in the Kapuso network today.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh