Cristine Reyes on being labeled as a bad girl, “I don't mind”

After Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin, Cristine Reyes joins the cast of Honesto as Marie, the mysterious lady nurse who will take care of Diego (played by Paulo Avelino) after his accident. “Super natuwa ako nung binalita sa akin na part ako ng Honesto. Kasi first time ko here sa ABS-CBN na magkaroon ng show after the news. Which means ang viewers ko ay mga bata so I’m, very thankful and happy na kasama ako rito. Ang role ko is ako yung nurse na mag-aalaga kay Paulo hanggang sa humaba ng five years na na-in love na ako sa kanya,” she shared during her solo presscon held last November 18 inside ABS-CBN. 

When asked if her inclusion in a show that has a largely young viewership will mean that she will take on more wholesome roles from now on, Cristine said she is happy to reach out to a younger audience for a change. “Minsan kasi yung mga tao sa sobra nilang pinapanuod ang isang artista, feeling nila kung ano yung pino-portray na role nun, yun siya. Eh before di ba ang mga pino-portray ko mga love scenes, mga adult roles and all, so baka dito sa Honesto baka mabago yung perception nila but tingnan po natin,” she admitted. 

Although she is sometimes called the resident “bad girl” in showbiz, the sexy actress said it is not a big deal for her. “I don’t mind. Good girl or bad girl, at least may title. Hindi ko siya tinitingnan as negative kasi medyo astig akong tao so gusto ko yung title na bad girl pero medyo sinasabi na nila na good girl na daw ako? So okay,” she said.

In her latest role, the 24-year-old actress said she will be working on having a better image to the public. “Actually hindi naman siya pressure kasi good girl naman ako. Kaso nga lang minsan may moments na yun lang (laughs) na naaalanganin kung merong something. I try my best na maging good girl naman po pero hindi ko naman dini-deny na may pagka-bad girl naman din ako but yes para sa inyo, magpapaka-good girl ako para sa show na ito at sa ABS-CBN. Ayoko naman sila i-fail. With the guidance ng mga tao sa paligid ko, unti-unti kong nababago yung mga bagay na hindi pala dapat ginagawa. Pero hindi ko sinasabi na perfect na ako ngayon ha. Kasi ngayon pa lang ako natututo,” she explained.

After a short-lived romance with Derek Ramsay, Cristine said she is focused on a fresh start in her newest show Honesto. “Siguro dahil nalampasan ko na yung stage, alam ko na yung dapat kong gawin, nandito na ako. Hindi ko sasabihin na matured na ako kasi alam ko na marami pa akong kailangan baguhin but eventually natututunan ko na rin with the guidance of my mom, si ate at siyempre manager ko at ang ABS-CBN din,” she said.

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