John Lloyd Cruz, who will turn 27 on June 24, granted a tell-all interview with Boy Abunda on The Buzz which aired yesterday, June 20. This is where the actor finally revealed the real score of his relationship with young actress Shaina Magdayao.

EASY QUESTIONS. But before the "main course," Boy Abunda asked John Lloyd some "appetizer" questions.

How does it feel to be 27 years old?

"At 27, not bad," smiled John Lloyd. "Marami na din tayong nagawa and mayroon na tayong nagawa and nasimulan at mayroon na tayong naprotektahan at mayroon na tayong hawak ngayon na bagay na hindi lahat ng 27-year-old, e mayroon. So, 27, napakapalad ko."

Kailan mo iniisip na ikaw si John Lloyd? Kailan mo iniiisp na ikaw nga Box-Office King.

"Sa pangatlong pagkakataon, nakatanggap tayo ng recognition from the Guillermo Mendoza Foundation na Box-Office King," answered John Lloyd. "Para sa akin, napaka-special. Hindi dahil ako ang Box-Office King. Parang sa akin, special na pagdating ko ng 50 or 60, e, isang bagay ito na puwede mo ikuwento sa apo mo. Sarap pag-usapan."

With great recognition comes great new challenges and one specific challenge awaits the dramatic actor as he, for the first time, will appear in a fantaserye opposite Angel Locsin.

"It's called Imortal," explained John Lloyd. "Gusto ko iyong hindi mo alam kung ano mangyayari. Itong genre para sa akin, e, malaking challenge na in-oo ko lang kasi I wanted to do sometihng different, something new.

CONTROVERSIES. Is he aware about the past and recent controversies attached to his name? It may be remembered that rumors popped out about him dating Ruffa Gutierrez and Sarah Geronimo. Up to this day, he has not confirmed this.

With a serious look, John Lloyd explained, "Mahirap, napakahirap. Minsan sa sinasabi sa iyo ng tao, e, dapat huwag mo ipasok sa sistema mo."

"Let's start with the easy ones," Boy said. "Bad influence daw si John Lloyd sa kanyang mga kasama?"

After a pause, John Lloyd said, "Hindi ako makakapagsalita. Ayoko mag-claim na ako ay isang ehemplo sa mga kaibigan at sa mga kababata kong pinsan at sa taong malapit sa akin. Sana hindi kasi hindi mo naman alam ang epekto mo sa tao, e. Wala naman akong sinasabi o ginagawa na puwede magbigay sa kanila ng dahilan para malagay sila sa masama."

Is it true that he is a womanizer?

"Ouch!" John Lloyd laughed. "Hindi. Ang gusto ko sabihin na kesyo ganito, with Sarah and Ruffa. Sa akin, mga pangalan na iyan, e, lahat sila nagkaroon ng special part in my past. Huwag na nating gawin na at this very moment, e, lahat sila nasa tabi ko at yakap-yakap ko."

SARAH GERONIMO. Since he mentioned Sarah, there was a rumor that he told the 21-year-old singer to wait for him because he would woo her.