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The truth is finally out: Dennis Trillo is the father of Carlene Aguilar’s baby.
The truth is finally out: Dennis Trillo is the father of Carlene Aguilar’s baby. In an exclusive interview with Showbiz Central, the primetime star admitted that baby Calix Andrea, born this past September 22, 2007 in LA California, is his son. Dennis had been repeatedly linked to the 2005 Miss World Finalist, but the two never admitted their affair publicly. It was only yesterday that he explained the truth behind their relationship: “Kami ni Carlene, matagal pinagsamahan namin; matagal ko siyang naging girlfriend, siguro mga four to five years. Bago pa ako pumasok sa GMA, girlfriend ko na siya. Ngayon, medyo hirap communication namin, hirap kaming makapagusap.” Before Carlene left for the United States, she made it clear to Dennis that she wanted to keep her pregnancy private. “Maraming kasunduan; nag-request siya sa akin na gusto niyang manahimik,” said Dennis, which explains why he avoided the topic as much as he could in the past, even to the extent of denying that he is the father of the baby. “As much as possible, ayaw niyang mabanggit 'yung pangalan niya sa kahit anong interviews, kaya yun ang ginagawa ko, pag ini-interview ako bilang respect dahil nagpunta siya sa Amerika para manahimik, di ba?” But when GMA News reporter Lhar Santiago spotted a very pregnant Carlene during his visit to the States, the media was a-buzz once again. “Tapos noong nagkita sila ni Kuya Lhar Santiago at nakitang buntis nga siya, noong itinanggi niya na ako 'yung ama, syempre, akala ko tapos na doon 'yung issue,” said Dennis. “Until lumabas 'yung balita na ako nga raw 'yung ama.” After Carlene gave birth to the 7.2-pound healthy baby boy, the “Funfare” section of The Philippine Star reported that based on information from a Filipino nurse working in the hospital, the surname of the baby, as listed in the birth certificate, is Ho, Dennis Trillo’s real last name. (His full name is Dennis Abelardo Ho). Dennis confirmed this, saying, “Sa tingin ko, nararapat lang din na gamitin 'yung apelido ko dahil baby ko naman yun, e.” New dad Now that the news is out, how does this onscreen heartthrob feel? “Pakiramdam ko, mas magkakaroon na ako ng peace of mind, kasi hindi ko naman yan maitatago habang buhay, and talagang dumarating sa (buhay) ng isang tao yun, (ang) pagkakaroon ng anak,” he said. He clarified that his relationship with Carlene is “malabo” and “komplikado” at this time, but stressed that he will embrace his responsibilities fully, and is willing to make amends with Carlene’s parents as well, for the sake of his baby. “Kung ano namang suporta 'yung kailangan niya, ibibigay ko naman. Wala namang problema yun sa akin dahil binata naman ako, nasa tamang edad, and kung ano mang responsibilidad ang nandiyan, wala akong balak talikuran yun, syempre haharapin ko lahat yun. And sa dami ng blessings na dumarating sa akin, gusto kong isipin na pati ito, isang malaking blessing.” Dennis ended his Showbiz Central interview with a message for his fans: “Gusto ko lang iparating sa inyong lahat na sana, huwag pa rin kayong magsawang sumuporta, gagawin ko pa rin lahat para maipagbuti trabaho ko, para pag may mga issue na ganito, ay patuloy pa rin ang suporta ninyo sa akin, dahil mahal ko po itong trabaho ko, at mahal ko rin ang mga taong nakaka-appreciate sa akin. Keep then faith.” Show your support for Dennis by always tuning in to his latest and hottest primetime series, Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan, as well as his afternoon Dramarama, Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap. For the Showbiz Central exclusive interview, click here! Related video: Chika Minute! Dennis Trillo’s Galleries: Falling in love with Dennis Dennis Trillo Take 2 Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap Behind-the-scenes of the Zaido pictorial Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan press conference Talk about this Hot Topic in Dennis’s Forum thread in the iGMA Forum! Get in touch with Dennis via Fanatxt! Text DENNIS to 4627. (Each SMS costs P2.50 for GLOBE, SMART, and TALK N TEXT, and P2.00 for SUN.)