Derek Ramsay: Move to TV5 was the right thing

While Derek Ramsay’s “Trophy Wife” (Viva Films) costars Cristine Reyes and John Estrada got to freely promote the movie on ABS-CBN, the actor couldn’t do as much because of an

DEREK wants to know the root of the conflict. RODEL ROTONI

alleged ban which, he admitted, bothered him.

“It saddens me because I came from ABS-CBN, which helped me become who I am today. I made lots of friends over there,” Derek said during a recent press con. “They teamed me up with Judy Ann Santos [in “Ysabella,” 2007] when I was just starting.”

Business decision

But the actor said he realized that the supposed restriction was “a business decision—and I respect that.” Derek is currently a TV5 talent and his contract runs until next year.

In 2012, Anne Curtis admitted that ABS-CBN had instructed her to omit Derek’s name when promoting their movie, “A Secret Affair,” in the noontime program “It’s Showtime.” The conflict was deemed a result of Derek’s unexpected transfer to TV5 that year.

Not ready

Derek said he hoped to someday sit down with ABS-CBN execs to iron things out. “I’d really like to understand why there should be such a problem,” said the 37-year-old hunk, adding that things could still change for the better. “But obviously, they’re not ready.”

Meanwhile, Derek maintained that he made the right decision in jumping ship. “I did what I thought was best for my career,” he said. “I’m happy to be with a network that I can grow with.” Allan Policarpio