Teasing fans (perhaps even each other) and tossing the subject here and there, ex-lovers Carlo Aquino and Angelica Panganiban sure know how to keep their fans and followers at the edge of their seats in their possible love story.
Since the possibility is just hanging around in the future, avid followers of their story can at least have a countdown to their reunion in the big screen – “Exes Baggage” – by recalling the cutest puzzle pieces of their “love story part two in the making.”
Just in the month of hearts this year, without having the said film as listed in their upcoming projects yet, Carlo and Angelica – affectionately dubbed as CarGel by fans – were already setting social media abuzz with the kilig they are naturally emitting.
After both parties gave a nod to the possibility of a second chance to a romantic relationship with one another, a lot of netizens started walking down memory lane, reminiscent of their teenage romance. This reminiscence was soon washed over by intense shipping by fans sincerely wishing them to get back together again.
It can be remembered that Angelica even dropped a small bomb when she quoted a netizen asking if she would be fine to be with an ex-lover again, then mentioned Carlo on Twitter saying, “Pag-iisipan ko (I will think about it).”
Cornered by ABS-CBN in an interview, Carlo was honest to admit that it was only friendship that enveloped them, saying that Angelica just remains to be someone really special to him.
“Hanggang ngayon friends pa rin kami. Never naman kasi nagbago [‘yung relationship namin]. Special siya sa akin. Feeling ko ganun din ako sa kanya. Very close kami (Until now, we are friends. Our relationship never changed. She is special to me. I feel like I am like that to her too. We are very close),” he said.
Around this time, Carlo also revealed that they are getting some scripts but no confirmation of a project with his ex.
Some weeks later on Valentine’s Day, they made entertainment headlines again after Angelica received a bouquet of white roses in front of her doorstep from none other than Carlo. Being the comedienne that she is, the actress lightly captioned, “Hinusayan! One point ka sa’kin (You did a good job! You got one point from me).”
Funny enough, in her Twitter account just a few days before, a fan asked Angelica if she believed in second chances with an ex-lover.
The actress simply replied with, “Kung huhusayan niya (If he will do a good job).”
Just before the month of hearts could end, they once again set their fans’ hearts raising when Carlo paid a surprise visit on Angelica’s book launch. Take note that the book that she wrote the foreword was about exes.
The entertainment press, of course, asked them about the real score between them to which Angelica jokingly said, “Kami na ulit, hindi ninyo ba alam (We are together again, you did not know)?”
Next month, the two flew to Australia with non-showbiz friends. While it is not like the two were dating or anything, even the simplest bonding the two had seemed to be ‘moments’ of euphoria for others.
It was then confirmed that the two will be starring in a movie by Dan Villegas which meant more things for fans to look forward to.
Thus, “Exes Baggage” was born.
Now that we are so close to seeing the two in one frame again, Philippines’ Ultimate Showbiz Hub (PUSH) asked Carlo about the rumors on their blooming relationship. The actor simply brushed it off saying that they have a special relationship and what others think does not really matter for him.
On another note, he admitted that he got more comfortable as they both got closer with their past behind them.
“Siguro dahil nagsimula kami sa friendship tapos naging kami kaya rin siguro ganun kami sa isa’t isa, kasi nga kumportable kami na alam namin kung ano, sasabihin niya sa akin kung na–o-offend na siya sa ginagawa ko. Ganun din naman ako sa kanya. And ever since talagang mahal ko naman si Angelica (Maybe because we started on friendship then we became a thing that is probably why we are like this with each other, since we are really comfortable that I know what she will tell me when she is offended with what I did. The same with me to her. And ever since, I really love Angelica),” Carlo said.
It was also reported that Angelica was hospitalized weeks ago. According to Carlo, that coincided during the State of the Nation Address (SONA).
“Nung papunta na ako sobrang traffic so hindi ko na siya inabutan. Pinuntahan ko siya sa bahay. Nagdala ako ng kung anu-ano (When I was on my way, there was a heavy traffic so I did not make it to see her. So I went to her house and brought several stuff),” he shared.
On Saturday, the “Exes Baggage” teaser made its debut online. Let the countdown begin for the film (and their story off-cam?) begin!