MANILA, Philippines -- Set to star in an upcoming romance-drama series,
former couple Robin Padilla and Kris Aquino have had chance to renew
ties and forge a closer relationship as friends.
Last seen together as a "love team" in the 2003 film "You and Me
Against the World," the action star and the prized Kapamilya talent are
cast as husband and wife in ABS-CBN's new soap "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw."
Set to air in the first quarter of 2013, the Joyce Bernal and Malu
Sevilla-directed series was formally launched along with seven other new
shows Wednesday night at the ABS-CBN Thanksgiving Trade Party in Taguig
City.
Audience at the event cheered when Padilla joined Aquino on stage,
shortly after the debut trailer for "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" premiered for
advertisers.
At the sidelines of the trade party, the 43-year-old actor was teased
by reporters on the apparent "kilig" generated by his onscreen team-up
with his ex-girlfriend.
"Patay tayo kay Ma niyan," Padilla said in jest, referring to his wife, actress-host Mariel Rodriguez.
"Sa amin naman ni Kris, hindi nawawala 'yung ano eh, laging nandoon,"
he added. "Kahit sa taping, pag malalaman niyang ina-allergy ako o
nagugutom ako, laging nandun siya."
In "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw," Padilla and Aquino play Bogs and Roxanne, who are seen exchanging vows in the trailer for the soap shown at Wednesday's trade party.
"It's Showtime" host Anne Curtis, meanwhile, plays Roxanne's sister Ruth, who appears heart-broken at the union. Greater devastation hits her, as well as Bogs, however, when they learn of Roxanne's battle with cancer.
"'Yung story, dalawang magkapatid eh. Iba 'yung love story namin," Padilla said.
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