Andi defends Bret on ‘user’ tag

ANDI EIGENMANN AND BRET JACKSON

Andi Eigenmann once again addressed allegations that Bret Jackson is using her to further his career in show business.

At a press conference, Andi explained that Viva Artist Agency already had plans for Bret even before they were linked to each other.

“When we met, they (Viva) already have plans for our career. May movie na pero hindi pa alam kung sino ang kasama. Kaya coincidence lang na magkasama kami sa isang film,” she said, noting how they have been paired to star in the upcoming “Your Place Or Mine?”

She added, “I feel na he doesn’t deserve such issue because that is not true. And I will not lower myself naman for someone who will just use me.”

Bret maintained the accusation is baseless, noting that if he were really a user, he would associate himself with someone even more famous or one he’s known for a longer time.

On Andi’s mom, Jaclyn Jose, supposedly saying she doesn’t want anyone to use Andi for gain, he said, “I feel bad about the issue pero I understand her kasi she’s a mother…”

On good terms now

Despite the brouhaha, Andi maintained she is now okay with her mom. Recall that the two had a falling out of sorts last year.

Asked how the reconciliation happened, Andi related, “Siya lumapit sa akin tapos nag-sorry siya. Alanganan naman na hindi ko kausapin eh nanay ko. So ngayon masaya na.”

Andi said she has become more open to Jaclyn.

“Nale-layout ko na sa kanya kung saan napupunta ’yung gastusin ko. Nakakausap ko na siya about sa issues na lumalabas kasi I know na she will always be there. She knows what is best for me,” Andi said.

On the ex-BF

As for her erstwhile boyfriend Jake Ejercito, the young actress said they remain good friends.

“We’re not even trying na magkabalikan. Walang ganu’n,” she said.

Early this year, photos of Andi and Jake vacationing together in Singapore surfaced on Instagram, giving rise to speculations that they have rekindled romance.

“’Di po namin sinubukan magkabalikan sa Singapore,” Andi cleared. “I was there for a festival and it just so happened na nandu’n din siya. He also knows my friends so sumama lang po siya sa amin.”

She defended Jake from criticisms that he two-timed her causing the breakup.

“Jake is not in showbiz and he’s not obliged to share his personal life to the world. I just want to protect him.”

Just friends

At this point in her life, Andi wants to focus on her career and her daughter, Ellie.

Asked about her relationship with Bret, Andi shared they’ve forgone dating but are still friends.

“I think it’s about time that I experience being by myself. It does not mean that I don’t care about the people who care about me, it’s just that I think it’s not wrong of me to put myself first,” Andi said.

Bret respects Andi’s decision.

“I want all the good things for her. I don’t want to say things that would scare her. We don’t know what the future may hold naman, but I’m gonna be there for her,” he said.

In any case, he remains happy that whatever they had didn’t affect shooting for “Your Place Or Mine?” with Andi helping him out with his Tagalog lines.

“He is so committed to his character,” Andi said. “Kahit ’di niya naiintindihan ’yung sinasabi niya na script pero seryoso po siya sa ginagawa niya.”

How does Bret feel that Jake and Andi are on good terms again?

“He (Jake) has a relationship with Ellie and I have to respect that. I have to respect the fact that he has a relationship with Andi din. Four years ’yun. They shouldn’t have to hate each other just because they broke up.”

“Your Place Or Mine?” is based on the best-selling novel of the same title by Turning Japanese. Directed by award-winning Joel Lamangan and also starring Andre Paras, the movie opens on April 29 but before that, the cast goes on tour on April 25 at SM Clark Pampanga (2 p.m.) and Ayala Marquee Mall (5:30 p.m.), April 26 at SM Manila (5 p.m.) and Lucky Chinatown Mall (7 p.m.). (With report from Bhenj Agustin)

Andi defends Bret on ‘user’ tag

Source: Mb.com.ph (April 18, 2015 at 09:35PM)

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