Kevin Kreider in a scene from “Hello, Love, Again.” Image: Screengrab from YouTube/ABS-CBN Star Cinema
Korean-American actor Kevin Kreider, best known for his appearance in the reality show “Bling Empire,” said being part of “Hello, Love, Again” was an unforgettable opportunity as it’s a film that’s beloved by many Filipinos.
Kreider will portray the role of Uno in the upcoming film. Details about his character are yet to be revealed, although he shared that he is only aware of Marie’s (Kathryn Bernardo) identity and not Joy’s.
“They explained the character and the movie in itself and I fell in love with [it],” he said of Uno, explaining why taking on the project meant a lot to him. “I watched it and I loved it and I was like, ‘Wow, I can’t wait to be in this.’”
While Kreider has a lot of Filipino friends, “Hello, Love, Again” was his first time working with a Filipino production. “Especially having so many Filipino friends and working with Filipinos before.”
“I just thought it’d be something fun to show off to my Filipino friends in America as well,” he continued. “And to be in such a beloved movie [the Philippines] loves so much. I was so excited that I could play a part in this.”
Kreider added that the chance to work with Bernardo and her leading man Alden Richards was an honor. When asked if his character would stand in the way of Joy and Ethan’s romance, he kept his lips sealed but added, “three’s a crowd.”
“It’s really an honor to work with both Kathryn and Alden because [of] their great talent. I mean, this is the first time I’ve worked with Filipino talents,” he said. “It’s an honor to be part of this movie.”
“They’re amazing actors to work with, they made me feel very welcome, and they did everything to make me feel at ease and welcomed while working with them,” he further added.
Five years after the release of “Hello, Love, Goodbye,” “Hello, Love, Again” continues the love story Joy and Ethan, as they find themselves working in Canada after their breakup. It is set to hit theaters on November 13.
Also joining Bernardo, Richards, and Kreider are Joross Gamboa, Valerie Concepcion, and Jennica Garcia.