Jericho & Kristine: The Birth of a Loveteam
chismis.ph Online, Nov 21, 2001

The top-rating teleserye Pangako Sa 'Yo marked the birth of an exciting loveteam of Kristine Hermosa and Jericho Rosales.

Jericho blends well with the beauty of Kristine and at the same time enhances the dramatic portions of Pangako Sa 'Yo.

The successful team-up of the two bright stars from different batches of Star Circle prompted Star Cinema to immediately cook up a movie project to further boost their popularity as a loveteam. It is called Trip and is directed by Gilbert Perez whose first directorial assignment (Kahit Isang Saglit, starring Judy Ann Santos and Piolo Pascual) is a certified hit.

During the presscon of Trip Kristine and Jericho obviously have eyes only for each other. They hold hands and kiss each other on the cheek, proof of how much they care. But then, since they are promoting a movie, such movements could be studio orchestrated.

Apparently, Jericho has overcome the pain brought about by his past relationship with Angelica dela Cruz. He can talk about it without bitterness. The experience made him a wiser and mature person.

His world for the moment revolves around his family, his work and Kristine.

She is an inspiration. "The fact that we are almost together everyday because of tapings gives us the opportunity to discover new things about each other. I realized na lalo siyang gumaganda araw-araw. She is also childlike, moody and very caring."

They talk about almost everything: food craving, movies to watch (she is always chaperoned), non-showbiz events, global news, physical fitness and sweet nothings.

Kristine describes Echo as most patient and a perfect gentleman who makes sure she is comfortable at all times.

Jericho doesn't hide his true feelings towards Kristine when he finally admits, "I Love her" to the select press.

On the other hand, would it be unlady-like for Kristine to say such words and instead utter a non-committal reply like "madaling mahalin si Echo."

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