MANILA – John Lloyd Cruz admitted he once had a crush on Toni Gonzaga, with whom he had a chance to work with in a Star Cinema romantic-comedy flick and a Kapamilya television series.
In an interview with Boy Abunda on “Inside the Cinema,” Cruz recalled how awkward he felt when he and Gonzaga were taping for the series “Maging Sino Ka Man” back in 2008.
“Kasi may second book ang ‘Maging Sino Ka Man’ and si Toni was part of that. When we were doing that, hindi ko kayang tignan si Toni. Tunaw ako, as in talagang babae ako, parang hindi ako makatingin. Crush ko talaga si Toni Gonzaga dati,” he said.
Cruz said it was when they did “My Amnesia Girl” two years later that he got over his shyness towards the actress.
“Buti na lang nakaget-over na ako, kaya ko na siyang tignan. I loved [My Amnesia Girl]. I love Toni. Doon nagsimula ang pick-up lines eh,” he said.
Cruz said he really admires Gonzaga because she can deliver comedic lines and touch the heart at the same time.
Cruz's team-up with Gonzaga in "My Amnesia Girl" was among his most-watched movies.
It earned P144.8 million in its entire theatrical run and it also gave him and Gonzaga the title “Box Office King and Queen for 2010” by SM Cinema in 2010.
