Kapamilya comedienne and host Melai Cantiveros unexpectedly caught the attention of Korean heartthrob Kim Seon Ho during the Asia Artist Awards 2023.
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Held at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan this Thursday, December 14, 2023, Melai was among the invited local celebrities who were seated at the VIP area together with the K-celebs who were also awardees at the event.
The incident happened right after New Jeans were awarded as AAA 2023's Hot Trend.
The host interviewed the next nominees including Kim Seon Ho of Home Town Cha Cha Cha, Lee Jun Ho of King The Land, EXO's Suho, and Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi of The Last 10 Years.
Then the host walked towards Melai, who was seated at the table at the back of Kim Seon Ho, Lee Jun Ho, Suho, and Kentaro.
The host asked Melai, "How do you feel about attending the AAA?"
Melai stood up and excitedly exclaimed "annyeonghaseyo" (hello in Korean) and "arigato gozaimasu" (thank you in Japanese).
Then the Kapamilya actress brought the house down as she wittily answered the host's question in broken English.
Smiling brightly, she said, "I feel like I am the first honor, a valedictorian in attending an AAA. So the best, prestigious award. I cannot believe this happening!"
The host asked her again, "There are many artists representing Asia today. Is there any particular artist you really would like to meet?"
At this point, Melai didn't miss the chance to express how overwhelmed she is to be seated so near her idol Kim Seon Ho.
"Magandang buhay, maayong hapon na mga taga-Gen San, Pilipinas! Uhm, I want, I'm so very idol, Kim Seon Ho!"
Melai made wacky faces, which is her trademark on and off cam, and even gestured as if she's melting in her excitement over the opportunity to meet Kim Seon Ho.
The camera shifted to show Kim Seon Ho's reaction just as he turned to look and smile at Melai.
Melai added that she also wants to meet the K-pop girl group NewJeans "because my daughter loves NewJeans."
At the Philippine Arena, it was tough to hear Melai's funny interview as the audience kept roaring in laughter and cheering for the Kapamilya actress at the same time.
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AAA 2023 is co-presented by Metro Bank, Smart, and Pulp Live World.