By ANTONETTE VALDEZ–PUA
If Jericho Rosales and Heart Evangelista had their way, they would spend every minute of each day together but in the name of professionalism, they understand why they have to be apart sometimes in work.
Though happy being with each other in the TV series "Panday," Jericho and Heart still excitedly look forward to being together in other projects that’s why when they were picked by Penshoppe to endorse its newest campaign, Denim Love, both said words are not enough to express their joy.
"When you’re in love, you always want to be together so working for Penshoppe is a bonus for us. Perfect na ‘to!," exclaimed Jericho during the press launch of Penshoppe’s Denim Love last Wednesday at People Palace in Greenbelt 3, Makati City.
Heart and Jericho admitted that more than style, they are after the comfort that a pair of jeans can offer them and that’s exactly what they got from Penshoppe. Besides being comfy dressers, the couple also admitted that they have a lot in common which is why they get along so well.
"We agree on almost everything so we hardly fight," Jericho confessed while Heart quipped, "Echo and I love each other so much for being ourselves that we couldn’t muster the courage to be dominant over each other. We think of each other’s happiness in everything that we do."
Although Heart said a movie is being whipped up for her and Jericho, the latter explained he can’t put his mind on that project yet because he is still currently busy promoting "Paquiao The Movie" wherein he plays the title role.
Contrary to earlier reports that said Jericho suggested to the producers of "Pacquiao" that Heart would be perfect to play his wife in the mentioned movie, Jericho said there is no truth to that rumor.
"It was the producers’ call. I would have loved it if Heart was with me in the movie but no, I didn’t suggest her name to the producers. It was purely their decision. If I would do a movie with Heart, I want it to have a romantic–comedy theme," cleared Jericho.
Heart, on her part, was delighted that "Pacquiao’s" producers had chosen Bea to play wife to Jericho in the movie.
"As much as possible, we want to be together always but we know that ‘Pacquiao’ is a true to life story so we understand it’s inevitable that they would choose somebody who would fit the role of Pacquiao’s wife," added Heart.
While waiting for the perfect movie project to knock on their door, Jericho and Heart said they are just going to relish every moment of togetherness as they endorse Penshoppe.
"I’m a man of expression and Penshoppe has definitely helped me express who I really am. Like today, they didn’t only recognize me as an actor but as someone in love with his music, as well," mused Jericho.
Next to his acting ability, Jericho said he wants to share his music to everybody who has followed the trail of his career. As a matter of fact, in the Penshoppe event he did not miss the opportunity of singing one cut from the "Loose Fit" album of his band Jeans entitled "You’re So Beautiful."
Before singing "You’re So Beautiful," acapella, Jericho announced to everybody in the restaurant that he is dedicating it to Heart.
"While recording the songs of ‘Loose Fit’ with my band in the studio, I was thinking of Heart then I suddenly found myself singing freestyle the lyrics of ‘You’re So Beautiful.’ The lyrics just flowed from me so I sang and sang until our keyboards player just hit on his keys. That’s how we got to record ‘You’re So Beautiful.’ It’s really for Heart because she is my major inspiration," enthused Jericho.
This year, Jericho stressed that he’ll be focusing on things that make him happy such as writing songs, each bearing a positive message. He added that he’s been portraying different roles on the big screen for the past years so it’s about time that he does something which would reflect the real him.
As for his plans with his lady love, Jericho said there is nothing more that he could ask for because everything is going smoothly between him and Heart. Work and intrigues have never gotten in their way they say. Truth of the matter is, despite their tight schedules they always find time to hit the beach where it’s quiet so they can be free to talk about things that really matter to both of them.
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