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Urian Best Actor Romnick Sarmenta reveals what it was like to navigate his separation from then wife Harlene Bautista while being intensely scrutinized by the public. Back then they were not only a couple but a beloved love team. He also gets candid about his relationship with Barbara Ruaro, saying he initially prayed to God to keep her away from him! To find out why, listen to Part 2 of this interview.

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Producer: Aubrey Delos Reyes

Researcher: Jasper Lipana

Editor: Josh Penilla

"Treat people with kindness."

Let’s rewind to when Ruru Madrid opened up about keeping himself simple, humble and grounded by going back to the place where he was raised. He also shared that treating other people with kindness and respect is something that should be innate for everyone.

Catch the full episode here: 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/40ExscdpPvVCDjoEIiEUF9?si=6ffaec43e3cc41f6

Romnick Sarmenta started acting at age 4 in the early 80s. He then became a teen idol whose fans swooned over his "chinito" eyes and followed his every move. Just this month, he won the Gawad Urian for Best Actor for the movie About Us But Not About Us, proving once again that he is an actor and not just an idol. "I have always immensely enjoyed acting. Parte na siya ng pagkatao ko."

Listen as he dishes on what it's like to be half of the iconic love team with showbiz royalty Sheryl Cruz, if he really did refuse to work with her in the past, and why at age 11 he decided to "retire" from showbiz. 

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Producer: Aubrey Delos Reyes

Researcher: Jasper Lipana

Editor: Josh Penilla

Ikinasal nito lamang May ang True Faith vocalist na si Medwin Marfil sa high school batchmate niyang si Mark Angeles. Ito na rin ang kauna-unahang pag-amin niya sa publiko sa kanyang kasarian. In honor of Pride Month, ibabahagi nila ang kuwento ng kanilang pag-iibigan. Paano ba ito nabuo sa gitna ng pandemya? At ano ang reaksyon nila sa mga tutol sa kanilang pagsasama? Alamin ang mga sagot sa video.

Medwin Marfil was always the wedding singer but never the wedded — that is, until last May in a move that surprised his fans. Why did he choose to become public this time, with his relationship with Mark Angeles and in a wedding announcement no less? Find out in Part 2 of this special Pride Month episode.

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Producer: Aubrey Delos Reyes

Researcher: Andy Hoo

Editor: Josh Penilla

Medwin Marfil, front man of the popular 90s band True Faith, recently surprised fans when he got married to Mark Angeles, publicly revealing that he is gay.

In honor of Pride Month, we share their love story (born in the time of corona!). Warning: it’s adorable.

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Producer: Aubrey Delos Reyes

Researcher: Andy Hoo

Editor: Josh Penilla