The real deal

Sine Novela’s Pati ba Pintig ng Puso? is a definite hit! It has hooked viewers into following Aldrin and Jenna’s love story, and more importantly, it has produced a new love team people do watch out for. Hear it again for JC de Vera and Yasmien Kurdi, two of the hottest commodities in the Kapuso network today! Text by Jessa Ericka C. Bien. Photos by Mitch S. Mauricio and Xylen Geecel D. Alamo. There have been celebrated reviews about JC and Yas’s undeniable chemistry, which is one big factor that contributes to a love team’s success. But have you ever wondered what it is about JC and Yas that draws people to them more each day? The reel couple gives their ideas on what it could be that makes their team a success. Click! “Siguro dahil nagkaka-mukha na kami” Yas quips, giggling as she explains this is the reason why she thinks their tandem clicks. “Nagiging at ease na kami sa isa’t isa, na pati ‘yung hug at halikan moments namin, nandoon na ‘yung feelings. Siguro iyon (ang dahilan kaya) kinikilig na sila (mga tao) sa mga eksena.” According to JC, it is his privilege to be paired with an actress as excellent as Yas. “Galing (niya!)” he remarks. “Kung anong ginawa niya sa Bakekang , ginagawa niya rin ngayon.” Because of the success of JC-Yas tandem in Pati ba Pintig ng Puso?, a new project was immediately lined up for them. The pair is set to take on Pasan Ko ang Daigdig , another Sine Novela presentation. “(Kung) yung sa Pati ba Pintig , sa akin naka-focus yung story, this time naman kay Yas” JC shares, giving a short overview of what people can expect in their upcoming show. “Siguro siya naman ang ma-pe-pressure (ngayon)” he adds. Nicknames Meeting several times a week to shoot for Pintig is one of the factors that brought JC and Yas closer to each other. Although initially wary, both eventually loosened up after sharing stories, sweet moments and spending their days together. Interestingly, the pair mentioned each other’s names when asked to complete the sentence, “my heart beats especially for…” Yas mentioned “balaraw”, which happens to be JC’s nickname in the Pinitg set. “Balaraw is the Tagalog term for a sharp knife, or dagger” JC explains, affirming the label. “Nakalagay din ‘yun sa plate noong sasakyan ko, kaya ‘yun ang tawag nila sa akin dito.” JC, meanwhile, completes the sentence with a laugh. “My mom!” he exclaims. JC calls Yas ‘kuhol’ (snail), a term Aldrin uses to describe Jenna, whenever he teases her. He affirms that Yas is currently the most special girl for him, since they are always together. The young actor immediately clarifies though, “special lang kasi lagi kaming magkasama, pero hindi naman ganoon ka-special (para maging love interest) off camera.” Catch more of JC and Yas in Pati ba Pintig ng Puso? , weekday afternoons in GMA’s Dramarama block. You can also view these photo galleries to see more of them: Pati ba Pintig ng Puso on TV Yasmien Kurdi’s second album launch Check out this iGMA exclusive webisode on JC and Yas’s Live Chat last August 2, 2007: JC and Yas on Live Chat Leave a comment about their show in the forums . Or get in touch with them through Fanatxt! Just send JC or YASMIEN to 4627 for all telcos. Each message costs P2.50 for Globe, Touch Mobile, Smart and Talk N’ Txt subscribers; and P2.00 for Sun subscribers.