Christopher de Leon admits ex-wife and Superstar Nora Aunor still “excites” him

Christopher de Leon talks about doing a scene again with Nora Aunor: “Pitik… that’s it. Mama Guy has already answered. Of course there’s tension, you don’t understand. The connection is easy. When it works, the rapport is there. You know what to do. It’s a nice feeling to see her again. I am so happy that she is doing very, very well, especially in this project. This is a very good vehicle, very good project for Mama Guy and for all of us. So, there’s also [pitik

King of Drama Christopher de Leon is still full of admiration for his former wife and showbiz tandem Superstar Nora Aunor.

Last night, September 22, at SM The Block Cinema 2, after the red-carpet premiere of TV5’s first mini-series, Sa Ngalan Ng Ina, starring the two of them, Boyet still expressed his admiration for Ate Guy.

“I’m very proud to be in this project. And I’m so happy to be working again with director Mario O’Hara.

“And, of course, director Jon Red and the one and only Superstar. Still good.

“After eight years [of her break from showbiz], she’s still the one… number one,” said Christopher, referring to Ate Guy.

The actor also expressed his excitement over watching the pilot episode of their mini-series. “I saw a good product and there’s more to come,” he said.

Christopher plays the role of Pepe Ilustre in Sa Ngalan Ng Ina. He is married to Rosanna Roces as Lucia Ilustre and has a past with Nora as Elena Deogracias.

Also in the cast are Ian de Leon, Nadine Samonte, Alwyn Uytingco, Edgar Allan Guzman, Eula Caballero, Karel Marquez, Joross Gamboa, Jay Aquitania, and Eugene Domingo and Bembol Roco have special participation.

Sa Ngalan Ng Ina will be aired starting October 3 after Wil Time Bigtime on TV5.

BRINGS BACK MEMORIES. Because the characters of Christopher and Nora in the mini-series has a past, the two also admitted that they relate to it because they also have a past in real life, which even resulted in a child—Ian de Leon.

When Ate Guy was asked by the press if any memories came back now that they are working together on this series, he said: “You know, if two people have something together and this is the result [Ian], so for me you can’t get rid of it.

“Of course, the feeling that first and foremost, Papa Boyet is a good actor.

“He’s my idol, eh. When we do scenes, I get nervous.

“The relationship, it’s there, eh. We can’t get rid of it.

“But, it’s over. Ate Guy added, as former partners, it’s inevitable that they will still have a “heartache” when they meet again.

Christopher echoed this.

The actor said, “Heartache… that’s it. Mama Guy has already answered.

“Of course there is tension, you can’t understand. The connection is easy.

“When you work, the rapport is there.

“You know what to do. It’s a nice feeling to see her again.

“I am so happy that she is doing very, very well, especially in this project.

“This is a very good vehicle, very good project for Mama Guy and for all of us.

“So, there is also [heart palpitations]. It’s always there. Ian is always there.

“It’s fun, we just enjoyed the set. It’s nice working with her again.