Mas kumportable nang makipag-usap sa local entertainment press ang Malaysian actress na si Carmen Soo, kesa noong mga unang araw ng pagdating niya sa Pilipinas para gawin ang higanteng teleserye nila ni Jericho Rosales, Kahit Isang Saglit. Magsisimula nang ipalabas ito sa Lunes, September 15, sa Primetime Bida ng ABS-CBN.
Medyo stiff kasi si Carmen in her previous interviews.
"In March? Yeah, I didn't know the culture and how's everyone, and the kind of questions that will be asked. But now, I think it's safe to say I've been asked all the questions already. Ha-ha-ha!
"Many times. So, I think I'm getting used to it. But, of course, in Malaysia they are not so interested with your personal life."
BOYFRIEND QUESTION. Marami na ang naitanong kay Carmen but not about her lovelife. Curious na itinanong ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kay Carmen kung may boyfriend ba siya na iniwan sa Malaysia.
"No, I don't," ngiti ni Carmen.
When was the last time na nagkaroon siya ng boyfriend?
"Late last year. It lasted a little over a year"
Wala nang boyfriend si Carmen noong una niyang ma-meet si Jericho sa una nilang press conference para sa Kahit Isang Saglit noong Marso.
Tinulungan ba siya ni Jericho na maibsan kahit konti ang lungkot sa puso niya?
Natawa muna si Carmen bago sumagot.
"Well, I think by that time I met him, I was already quite okay. But of course, with breakups, you are just used to being alone. But whatever pain that was caused by the breakup, it was already gone by the time I started [the taping for the show]. And I've always believed, that the good thing after a breakup is when you become so busy with your work. It's great. You don't have time to think about it."
PERSONAL QUESTIONS. Tinanong siya ng PEP kung nakailang boyfriends na ba siya. May pagka-shock pa siyang sumagot na ayaw daw niyang banggitin kung ilan. Nasya-shock ba talaga siya kapag tinatanong nang personal questions?
"Yes, yes, definitely. And I know these intrigues that surround the whole show, the little things that happen on the side. I understand the curiosity, and... I think when I first came here, before the first press conference...two hours after I arrived from the airport he [Jericho] told me, ‘Yeah, you know, they'll ask you these kind of questions...' I remember that day, every time a personal question is thrown at me. Then I look at him and I was like, ‘Oh, my God!' And he's like, ‘It's okay.' Now, I'm not saying I'm already used to it, but I'm still adapting."
ECHO'S EXs. Nag-search daw siya sa Google just to get some information about Jericho. Nakita rin ba niya sa Google ang mga naging girlfriends ni Jericho, including Heart Evangelista?
"Yeah, during that time. They're still together."
Alam niya rin daw na naging girlfriend ni Echo si Kristine Hermosa.
"Yes, in ASAP. I met her backstage. Very beautiful, very sweet. We were introduced by Echo. Actually, we were waiting, standing by."
"She's very beautiful, very stunning," sabi pa ni Carmen about Kristine.
What about Heart? Is she also beautiful?
"I think they're both beautiful in their own way. They don't belong to the same-look category. Different style, but both beautiful in their own way."
But who does she like more?
"Well, if I'm a guy it's easier to answer that. I think they're both beautiful in their own way. I cannot find a physical flaw in them, so far. They're both very stunning."
WHAT IF. Posible ba na ma-in love siya sa isang Pinoy?
"Yes, definitely. I never consider nationality to be a factor to the kind of boy I will fall for. So, it doesn‘t matter."
Ano ang nationality ng last boyfriend niya?
"He's actually Chinese-Canadian. He's Chinese but born and raised in Canada."
What if Echo courts her?
"Ah, I haven't thought about that, although I've been asked many, many times. It just that, answering it has become a bit of a routine. Actually, I do not think about it. Maybe if he actually courts me, then I'll think about it."
What does she like about Jericho?
"Among other things, he's a very talented actor. He's humble about it. He's very kind with his co-stars...
"Well. definitely he's guwapo. No one can deny he's a very good-looking man, very charming, very sweet, and caring. Like when I left home, he is very sensitive and he's like, ‘Do you miss home? Don't worry.' But yeah, he's guwapo," nakangiting sabi ni Carmen.