In an interview with members of the press during the launch of his latest album “First Class: Outbound Expanded Edition” album earlier today, February 28, the 30-year-old singer said they officially became a couple this Valentine’s Day.
He added that they’ve met each other’s family.
“Nakilala niya mom ko, dad ko, my family. Tapos nakilala ko na rin yung mom niya saka sister niya,” Christian said. “So it’s all so good.”
Christian first met Carla, a Chinese-Romanian actress-model who is based in Singapore, when they worked together in the Pan-Asian musical series “The Kitchen Musical.” Carla is in the country to watch Christians’s concert “Love and Laughter” in Resorts World Manila tomorrow.
The Kapamilya artist first admitted he’s dating Carla earlier this month.
Unexpected
In previous interviews, Christian said he really wants to take his time before entering in a relationship. What did he see in Carla that made him commit?
“Yung nafeel yung lahat ng hinahanap mo at hindi mo hinahanap,” he explained.
Christian also said, “Sometimes, hindi ko ineexpect yung mga ganitong bagay. Nung nakilala ko siya, ang bait niyang tao. Naco-compliment niya ako. Ako yung medyo seryoso, siya yung medyo funny. She loves family, God. She supports me.”
Carla also made Christian reassess his opinion of long-distance relationships.
“Kahit long distance, we make it work. Nung una ayoko ng long distance, pero bakit with this girl gusto kong ibahin yung perception ko ng long distance?” the singer explained.
Does he pray that Carla is the one?
“I always pray na in any relationship sana mag-work, that she would be the one,” Christian said. “My answer would be is that I hope she would be the one. Pero of course, only God knows. And dapat step by step, hindi dapat madaliin.
Long distance
Since Carla is based in Singapore, Christian said they plan to meet at least once a month. He also shared his actress-model girlfriend is open to working in the Philippines.
“Kung meron akong mahahanap sa trabaho para sa kanya, she’s willing to explore work dito sa Pilipinas,” he said.
Would she be open to joining local showbiz?
“Kung mabuksan ang door sa showbiz na hindi ko pinipilit pero welcome siya, yeah, sure, para magkatrabaho siya dito,” Christian shared.
Open to offers
As for rumors that he’s mulling to transfer to TV5, Christian reiterated that he is still under contract with ABS-CBN until August. However, the singer added he’s open to any offers after his contract with the Kapamilya network is up.
“After August, magkakaroon ng re-negotiation. Syempre, as an artist, I am open to any offers,” he said. “Kung ano ang channel na magbibigay ng magandang future, doon po tayo.”
Does the fact that he’s open to offers from other networks mean he’s not happy with his current station?
“Malalaman po natin yan…” Christian said.
He added, “Ang nakakatawa, hindi lang ako, ang dami kong nababasa na many artists na may mga… hinanaing.”
The “Kitchen Musical” star said he knows ABS-CBN is in a difficult position since they have a lot of artists in their fold. But as an artist, he said “kailangan mong ipaglaban yung presence mo.”
Just the same, his manager Carlo Orosa announced during the album launch that an ABS-CBN TV special for Christian is in the works.
10th year
Christian’s latest album, “First Class: Outbound Expanded Edition” coincided with his 10th year in show business.
He described the album as “back to originals” since it features a number of original compositions such as “Sasabihin” and “Rescue You” (with Sam Concepcion). Christian also collaborated with KC Concepcion, Zia Quizon, and Angeline Quinto for the album.
“I’m very happy to be here,” he said. “Hindi ko po inexpect na ganito, to stay this long in the industry. Kahit maraming mga setbacks, marami pa ring opportunities. Laban pa rin.”
He added, “And I love what I’m doing. And as long as may fans, kakanta ako para sa kanila.”
By Chuck Smith | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom
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