Matteo admits: “Sarah fought for me”

Matteo Guidicelli and Sarah Geronimo. Photo from Matteo Guidicelli’s official Facebook page.

MANILA – When asked about the origins of his relationship with girlfriend Sarah Geronimo, Matteo Guidicelli matter-of-factly said: “Pinaglaban din niya po ako, kaya I’m very, very proud of her.”

Guidicelli said In an interview on “The Buzz” on Sunday that he is proud of Geronimo for standing up for herself and their relationship, although he qas quick to add that he respects the opinions and feelings of the singer’s parents.

“I guess she felt it was time,” he said. “So when I saw it, in a way, I was very proud of her. Not because she said I was her boyfriend — I don’t really care about that — I’m more proud because she stood up as a woman and said what she wants in life,” he said.

“I think Sarah’s parents, like all parents, they’re very protective for every child… So, I understand them,” he added.

By Guidicelli’s admission, his relationship with Sarah began about a year ago, though he noted that Geronimo was initially cautious about having a “showbiz boyfriend.”

“Honestly, at first, she didn’t want because she didn’t want a showbiz guy and all that stuff… [but] I always tell her follow your heart. I always tell her, we’re not doing anything wrong. You know we’re loving each other purely and truly,” he shared

The actor-race car driver-model said he was very happy when Geronimo decided to finally make their relationships public; as she announced their status a few months ago at a Thanksgiving party for “Maybe This Time,” her film with Coco Martin.

“I was the happiest person in the world,” he said.