Venus Raj denies PDA issue as the reason why she and Drei Felix are no longer with 'UKG'

Rachelle Siazon

<div><img src='' alt='040713-venus_main.jpg' height='290' width='305' align='left' border='0'>Beauty queen-turned-TV host Venus Raj denied rumors that she and boyfriend Drei Felix were removed from the morning show Umagang Kay Ganda due to their constant public displays of affection inside the studio. “There was a reformat. Kami kasi nila Iya (Villania) and Drei are more of entertainment hosts. Ngayon gusto nila yung hosts nila are news people. Totoo naman din kasi sila Atom (Araullo) ang nilagay nila, Zen Hernandez... I don’t know the others. Pero totoo naman ang reason na sinabi nila sa amin. It’s not about that (PDA issue),” said Venus in an interview with Push.abs-cbn.com at the Watsons’ press launch of their ‘More Value, More Life’ campaign held at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel last Tuesday, April 2.</div><div> </div><div>Venus shared that she was a bit disappointed that such malicious rumors about her and Drei still persist even if they aren’t the type who mind other people’s business. “Oo naman nagulat ako. Saan na naman nanggagaling yung mga ganito? It’s not about that. Sabi ko nga nakakaloka naman kung yun ang rason. You mean nakiki-PDA ba si Iya? Hindi lang naman basta ganon ang rason para maalis sa show. But it doesn’t matter as long as it’s not true. Hayaan mo sila kung ano gusto nila sabihin sa ’yo.”</div><div> </div><div>As it is, the 24-year-old is very open about her relationship with Drei and would often post pictures of their romantic escapades via Twitter. Asked if she would still be comfortable sharing their sweet photos online, the former beauty queen was quick to say that she wouldn’t let intrigues affect the way she lives. “Kapag inisip mo ng inisip sasabihin ng ibang tao sayo, kawawa ka, mamroblema ka ng mamroblema dahil sa sinasabi nila. Binibigyan mo sila ng lisensya na i-manage yung buhay mo. Eh buhay mo naman yun, hindi naman sa kanila.” </div><div> </div><div>At any rate, Venus maintained that she prefers to take such criticisms in a positive light so she could also improve as a person. “Binabalikan ko yung core values ko, kung anong tinuro ng mga magulang ko sa akin. Siguro nakikita ng ibang tao na medyo iba sa paningin nila. Ako rin naman, gina-guard ko sarili ko, at nandiyan yung mom ko, sinasabihan niya ako araw-araw na, ‘O anak ‘di dapat ginagawa ito.’ Siguro sa mga taong nakakakita, we’re thankful kahit papaano na sinasabihan kami, pero not to the point na maninira na ng kapwa or iba na tingin sayo.” </div><div> </div><div>Although she admittedly felt bad when she learned about the sudden reformat of the show, Venus said that she understands that it’s just the way things work. More than anything else, she’s grateful because her experience in UKG trained her to become a better host. “At first nalungkot ako kasi parang comfort zone ko na yun, araw-araw yun na ginagawa ko. Si Jonas (Gaffud, her talent manager) unang kinausap. Nung sinabi sa akin ni Jonas talagang na-sad ako. Pero bumabalik lang ako sa Bible: ‘For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Kung may door na nagsara, for sure may mag-open ng window. Malay mo mas makakuha ako ng mas malaking project. True enough after that, nakapag-work na ako ng out of town kasi dati ‘di ko yun magawa dahil may conflict sa schedule.” </div><div> </div><div>In the meantime, Venus is thrilled that she gets to work closely with fellow beauty queens Shamcey Supsup and Marie Ann Umali in their latest health and beauty endorsement. “Itong campaign namin ni Shamcey, this is for the hair. Si Ann eye makeup, tapos lipstick sa akin. Nakakatuwa kasi they’re my friends, they’re from Bb. Pilipinas as well tapos magkakasama kami sa isang campaign. And genuine siya kasi totoo naman talaga, magkakaibigan naman talaga kami. And siguro parang representation din siya ng ibang magkakaibang babae na favorite bonding moment ang shopping and other kikay stuff.” </div><div> </div>

Venus Raj brushes off rumors about her and boyfriend Drei Felix; refuses to let it affect their relationship.

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