Richard Gutierrez once again stars in GMA Films and Regal Films' Valentine offering this year, My Valentine Girls.
In a recent interview with Showbiz Central, Richard was all praises for one of his leading ladies in the film—2010 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Best Supporting Actress Eugene Domingo.
"Si Uge ay isa sa mga leading ladies ko dito. And I'm very excited. Dahil nga, so far so good ang mga eksena namin.
"Alam naman natin na siya yung this generation's comic queen, di ba? I'm happy to be working with her," said the matinee idol.
EUGENE DOMINGO. The brilliant comedy actress acknowledged in a separate interview with John "Sweet" Lapus, that this is the first time she is working with Richard as a leading lady.
It was reported that Eugene has a kissing scene with Richard. Sweet naughtily asked her about the kissing scene.
"Tungkol naman sa kissing na 'yan, sinisigurado ko sa inyo, oo!" Eugene jokingly confirmed.
She added, "Sabi ko nga, Richard Gutierrez, in his generation, is the ultimate leading man. Lalo pa na-discover ko while we were shooting, napakakomedyante pala siya."
And when asked about his flair for comedy, Eugene replied, "Siguro nalalabas sa akin lang 'yon. Kasi kaeksena ko siya at napakahusay niya.
"Even before kami mag-take, talagang masaya yung atmosphere dahil sa kanya. Dahil very positive ang energy sa kanya."
Eugene was also asked why she wasn't able to show up at the recently held MMFF awards night. She simply stated that she was out of town for a wellness program.
"Nasa The Farm [ako] para sa isang wellness program... Para po 'yon sa kagandahan ng loob at labas."
SOLENN HEUSSAFF. For My Valentine Girls, Eugene is in the same league as Richard's bevy of lovely leading ladies that include Rhian Ramos, Lovie Poe, and Solenn Heusaff. The latter is now being romantically linked to the popular actor.
Richard disclosed to Showbiz Central that a lot of fans have requested that he be paired with Solenn.
He added, "I've seen her [Solenn] act and she's actually good."
On the other hand, Solenn remarked, "I'm happy doing this movie with him...at least he [Richard] can teach me. Tapos, if I have mistakes, he is always like telling me to slow down with your lines...
"This is my first movie anyway. It's good to be working with someone that you know well."
The Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown castaway added, "Wala siyang attitude. He's helping me a lot.
"There will be a lot of moments you will be very kiligfor sure.And, yes, may love triangle. So you have to watch this."