Alex Gonzaga admits that “none of those dates had been fruitful.” Richard Reyes
Two years after a traumatic breakup, actress Alex Gonzaga says she is now “very cautious” when it comes to dealing with the opposite sex.
“I don’t want to write another breakup book,” Alex said at a recent press conference organized by Proactiv, an American brand of acne treatment and skin care products that she endorses.
The 27-year-old actress is the author of the book “Dear Alex, Break Na Kami. Paano? Love, Catherine.”
She is busy with another book, which she said will be about “dating.”
Alex has since started going out with guys “who are not from show biz.” She added: “I tried dating people from the business—I couldn’t handle it. I don’t want my partner to be in the same industry as I am.”
In 2010, she was romantically linked to Callalily front man Kean Cipriano. They both denied being in a relationship.
She admitted that none of those “dates” had been “fruitful.” She explained: “I guess it’s because I’m now very careful. I want the next one to be the guy whom I will eventually marry. I don’t want to keep hopping from one relationship to another.”
Heartfelt
The new book, Alex said, will be based on real-life experiences. “It will be from my perspective, [but] I’ve also asked a guy, whom I dated, to write something about me—how I am as a date,” she explained. “This isn’t something that’s experimental because that won’t be truthful to the readers. I want something that’s heartfelt, that every girl will be able to relate to.”
Movie adaptation
Her first book will be adapted into a movie by Star Cinema soon. However, Alex is unsure if she’d be a cast member. Right now, she is busy working on “I Heart Kuryente Kid” for the fantasy-adventure program “Wansapanataym,” which airs every Saturday on ABS-CBN.
Alex is also working on the comedy flick “Buy Now, Die Later,” a Quantum Films entry in the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival in December. She will likewise be seen with Edgar Allan “EA” Guzman in the rom-com “I’ll Get Over You,” a Star Cinema production that is set for release in 2016.
“It’s about a modern-day relationship. It’s based on something that happened to me,” said Alex, adding that she hopes viewers will find her first team up with EA entertaining and enjoyable.
“We’ve attended a series of workshops for this film. EA and I have been friends for a long time. I’m very comfortable with him.”
(mcruz@inquirer.com.ph)