Alex Gonzaga in no rush for next romance

ALEX Gonzaga likes a guy who’s already taken, so her heart is closed to suitors now.

Actress-TV host Alex Gonzaga feels she became more mature and responsible during her 49-day stay inside the “Big Brother” House.

“I worked with mostly younger people. I benefited a lot from assuming the role of leader. And now that I’m out … I’m able to apply what I’ve learned,” she told reporters during the launch of ABS-CBN’s afternoon series “Pure Love.”

Directed by Veronica Velasco and Mikey del Rosario, “Pure Love” is based on the Korean drama “49 Days.”

Alex, 26, clarified that she didn’t do a drama show to get away from the shadow of her older sister Toni: “I don’t mind being compared to my sister,” she pointed out. “She paved the way for me.”

Alex expressed confidence that “Pure Love” would do well in the ratings: “We’re banking on the story and our talented production team and cast.”

It has been a while since Alex’s last romantic relationship. “My previous relationships didn’t last because they weren’t pure. The most recent (with basketball star Chris Tiu’s cousin Jed) was so short-lived that I don’t even consider it a relationship.”

What is Alex’s definition of pure love? “When a person loves you without expecting anything in return. In the past, I thought what I had was pure love, but I was wrong. When I meet a new guy, kinikilatis ko muna. If I see that we’re not compatible, I don’t waste time anymore.”

Two partners

Alex is working closely with leading men Arjo Atayde and Joseph Marco in the series. She sees no romance blossoming with either of them. “As of now, my heart is closed,” she said.

Arjo, who is vocal about his feelings for Alex, said, “I’m willing to wait until it opens.”

Alex admitted having a crush on former PBB housemate Fourth Pagotan. “He has a girlfriend, though. I don’t want to adjust for him. If a relationship is meant to be, you don’t have to force it.”

“Pure Love” also features Yen Santos and Yam Concepcion.

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