MANILA - Kris Aquino is "blooming" nowadays because of a new suitor, according to friend and "Sisterakas" co-star Vice Ganda.
The comedian, who endearingly calls Aquino "asawa," said part of the reason why the actress-host appears happier recently is her admirer.
"Hindi niya pa sinasabi sa akin 'yung pangalan pero happy siya na meron na siyang manliligaw," Vice Ganda told ABS-CBN News' MJ Felipe on Thursday.
"Pina-describe ko sa kanya. Matalino daw, sobra daw siyang impressed sa katalinuhan nung lalaki. I'm sure mayaman," the "It's Showtime" co-host said, laughing.
Hesitating at first, a giggling Vice Ganda went on to share a recent conversation he had with Aquino about the suitor. "Sabi ko, 'Gwapo?' Sabi niya, 'Hindi masyado, pero matalino!'"
Aquino was last in a relationship with basketball star James Yap, whom she married in civil rites in 2005.
Their marriage was declared null in February 2013, following allegations of infidelity on Yap's part.
Among Aquino's other previous known partners are actors Robin Padilla, Phillip Salvador, and Joey Marquez. More recently, she was romantically linked to actor Daniel Matsunaga and Makati Mayor Junjun Binay.
According to Vice Ganda, Aquino's latest suitor is Filipino and older than the "My Little Bossings" star.
"Happy [ako para sa kanya]," Vice Ganda said. "Sabi ko nga sa kanya, 'Deserve mo na 'no! Ano'ng edad mo na, 'no? Deserve mo na 'yan. Go ka na!' Ako pa nga 'yung pumipilit sa kanya. So happy siya. Masaya siya ngayon. Angganda-ganda ngayon ni Kris, masaya. Blooming!"
Aquino, who turned 43 on February 14, has two children -- Josh with Salvador, and Bimby with Yap.
