EX-LOVERS Derek and Solenn
Who says ex-lovers can’t be friends?
Derek Ramsay and Solenn Heussaff dispel that notion. They are living proof that love can give way to friendship. The gorgeous ex-sweethearts topbill Regal Entertainment’s zany Valentine movie, “Love is Blind,” along with Kiray Celis and Kean Cipriano.
Derek portrays a spoiled bachelor (Wade) who turns his back on sassy girlfriend Maggie (Solenn) when he meets Fe (Kiray)—a hotel intern who looks so much like his ex.
Unknown to Wade, Fe’s secret weapon is a love potion that transforms her into Maggie’s character every time she and Wade meet. The story line is so hilarious that its full trailer has reached over one million views and likes in Regal’s social media accounts.
The movie will make you laugh your heartaches away. Love isn’t all romance and drama—it can also be funny. If love ain’t fun, why bother? “Love is Blind” opens on Feb. 10.
Here’s my tête-à-tête with Derek:
Do you believe that love is blind?
Yup. Love is intangible. When you fall in love, you can’t really find the words to explain it. You just feel it!
How does your girlfriend, Joanne Villablanca, feel about you working with your ex, Solenn?
She’s OK with it. She knows who Solenn is to me and my family. She’s happy to see that Solenn and I are mature enough to be friends.
How is it possible that you have remained friends after your breakup?
Though they say it’s wrong to be friends with an ex, it works for me. For the sake of whatever we’ve shared, I am friends with most of my exes.
If you and Solenn could travel back in time, what would you have done differently to make your relationship last?
We had a great relationship. No regrets. I wouldn’t change a thing.
What’s the biggest lesson that Solenn taught you?
The value of true friendship, which manifests itself on- and offscreen.
What makes your relationship with your girlfriend work?
We have mutual respect for each other.
Have you met Solenn’s boyfriend, Nico Bolzico?
Yes. He’s a very nice guy.
If Cupid were real, what would you ask him?
Why is he in diapers?
If you and Solenn were “single,” would reconciliation be possible?
We have become very good friends—and I’d like it to stay that way.
What’s your reaction to the rumor that your ex, Angelica Panganiban, has split up with John Lloyd Cruz?
I don’t want to get involved with rumors. Let’s respect Angelica’s relationship.