All set for the start of their nationwide screening of their movie Must Be Love on March 13, Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo have been on a whirlwind promotional tour, guesting on top Kapamilya shows like It’s Showtime, Gandang Gabi Vice, ASAP, Minute To Win It, Kris TV, and Bandila among others. Kathryn's mom Min is a witness to how hardworking the two teens are. “Hindi talaga nila inexpect na magkaka-movie sila kagad. Sabi ni Kath mahirap mag-expect pero gagawin pa rin nila yung best nila,” she shared in an exclusive interview with Push.com.ph. After spending almost two weeks shooting the movie at locations like Plantation Bay and Tops in Cebu City,
Kathryn's mom admitted the two actors were surprised to see the extent to which their fans were willing to show support for them. “May mga fans na bumiyahe pa sa Cebu from Manila para lang manuod. Naghintay sila buong araw para lang makita yung dalawa eh halos nandun sila sa loob nag-shu-shoot,” she recalled. One of the most memorable scenes that was shot for the movie was a dance sequence.
“The best siguro para sa akin is yung mga dance scenes nila. Ang ganda kasi ng dance nila, parang napaka-romantic kasi nung dance eh. Two hours lang sila nag-rehearse pero it was one of the last scenes to be shot,” she said. Because of their love team Kathniel's fast-rising popularity, Mommy Min admitted she always advises the two to remain humble despite the fame. “Sabi ko sa kanila, 'Nandiyan kayo sa itaas, i-hold niyo yang status na yan. Kasi isang mali mo lang, iikot agad ang gulong at madaming hahatak sa inyo pababa,” she added. Now that Kathryn and DJ have admitted to having an “MU” status, how did she feel about the revelation? “Sanay na ako dun. Dati kasi hindi nila inaamin kaya ngayon inamin na nila (laughs). Basta sabi ko ang importante na yung image nila, lalo na yung image ni Kath kailangan ingatan,” she stressed. The doting mother admitted that she and DJ have definitely grown closer since last year. “Feeling niya ata nanay na niya ako (laughs), hindi na nahihiya. Ngayon hindi lang siya nanghihiram kundi nagpapabili pa! (laughs). Pero kidding aside, malaki ang pagbabago ni DJ.
Nag-fo-focus na siya sa acting. Matalino yung bata na yan. Pag kinakausap mo siya, madami siyang alam. Mahilig iya manuod ng Hollywood movies, mahilig din siya sa Discovery Channel. Pero ang hindi niyo alam, ang pampatulog ni DJ ay cartoons,” she revealed. Mommy Min said that she has no problem with her daughter's new relationship status because she is close to the both of them. “Hindi nag-a-attempt si DJ na mag-ask ng date na sila lang. Kasi pag wala ako, wala silang taga-bayad (laughs),” she joked. Although DJ and Kath have always been known for their “kulitan” moments even off-cam, Kath's mom said the two also have a lot of downtime especially when they're on the road. “Pag nasa biyahe kami papunta location naman, tulog si Kath. Tawag nga ni DJ sa kanya, ‘Tulugin.’ Pag hindi kasi siya natutuog, nahihilo siya. Kailan sila hindi nagkukulitan? Eh di pag pagod na at tulog na silang dalawa. Dun siguradong hindi na magkukulitan yan (laughs),” she admitted. Mommy Min said her “bunso” has definitely grown up from her days on Goin' Bulilit. “Dati pag umuuwi kami galing taping, hindi yan makatulog mag-isa sa room niya, nagpapasama yan. Ngayon may nakikita akong kausap yan sa phone or may ka-Facetime na friends niya, kaya mas binibigyan ko siya ng personal space niya,” she said. Kath's mom also admitted she tries her best to give her daughter advice when it comes to relationships, especially since 16-year-old Kath has never had a boyfriend. “Sabi ko masakit isipin pero hindi niyo alam kung kayo talaga sa ending so mas maganda na matatak mo sa kanya na iba ka, na iko-compare ka na sa iba iba ka. Kailangan maging magaling ka sa partner mo, what I mean is dapat may ma-instill ka sa kanya na kahit maghiwalay kayo, maiku-kuwento niya sa mga apo niya na iba ka sa lahat,” she shared. Mommy Min also shared what she wishes for her daughter. “So far naman kay Kath, dun nga kami nag-aaway dahil nga super simple siya, hindi lang sa pag-aayos, pati sa ugali. Gusto ko naman magbago na tipong I ask her why doesn't she aim high? Sinasabi nga ni DJ sa kanya yun, kasi nga artista siya. Wala kasi siyang yabang sa buhay. Gusto ko i-level up na nya yung sarili niya,” she admitted. Despite Kath's popularity, the teen actress is still very shy in person. “When it comes to singing may boses naman siya pero hindi mo yan basta-basta mapapakanta. Pero talagang saludo ako sa kanya pag interview. Ang talino niya sumagot. Bilib ako sa kanya,” she said. One of the most interesting facts about the two stars of Must Be Love is their growing number of couple items, which range from simple accessories to clothes and even shoes which they have been spotted wearing together on several occasions. “Si DJ nakakatuwang bilhan, sinusuot kasi niya. Si Kath nasa bag lang pag binili. Pero pabili ng pabili (laughs). Pagdating dun sa mga gamit nila na pareho, kung may mabili man sila, ilang piraso lang. Mostly bigay ng mga fans yun. Nagaya na nga si Kath sa style ni DJ, nagustuhan na rin niya,” she admitted. Catch Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla in Star Cinema's Must Be Love, showing on March 13 in theaters nationwide. For more Kapamilya updates, log on daily to Push.com.ph and follow Push_Mina on Twitter.
