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Mario Bautista, has been with the entertainment industry for more than 4 decades. He writes regular columns for People's Journal and Malaya.

Oct 31, 2013

Raymart Santiago Looking Better & Younger As A Separated Man

RAYMART SANTIAGO just laughed off the comments of the press at the launch of “Villa Quintana” that separating from his wife becomes him as he looks younger and handsomer now that he’s living away from her. “Hiyang pala sa’yo ang hiwalay,” they tell him.

“Hindi naman,” he demurs. “Siguro dahil mas naaalagaan ko lang ang sarili ko. Wala na kasing ibang nag-aalaga sa’kin, e. I have more time to go to the gym. But I’m really thankful sa family ko, sa mommy at mga kapatid ko, dahil since day one ng mga pinagdadaanan ko, nariyan lamang sila lagi, hindi nila ako iniiwanan.”

At least, their family members are solidly united and not fighting with each other, like you know who. “Wala akong sinasabing ganyan, ha. Basta ako, tahimik lamang naman ako noong una, isang tanong isang sagot lang ako pero nang nagpapa-presscon na sila’t marami na silang ibinibintang, kailangan ko na rin namang ipagtanggol ang sarili ko.”

At least, he has a career, unlike you know who. “Nagpapasalamat talaga ako sa GMA kasi right after ‘Home Sweet Home’, pinapirma nila ako sa two-year contract at heto, kasama naman ako ngayon sa ‘Villa Quintana’ that starts airing on Monday after ‘Eat Bulaga’. Hindi ako nababakante sa trabaho, which is important kasi parang therapy sa akin ito, lalo na kapag nami-miss ko ang mga anak ko. E, may mga bata rin sa taping as the young Janine Gutierrez at Elmo Magalona, kaya natutuwa ako kapag kasama ko sila. Mahirap yung nalalayo ka sa mga mahal mo sa buhay, e. Off cam, may trabaho rin ako. Kinuha ako ni Direk Ricky Davao para sa aerial shots ng mga eksena niya sa himpapawid for the new show, ‘Adarna’, with Kylie Padilla. We’re using my helicam.”

Is this the camera that was thrown on the floor in a fit of anger by someone he used to love? “Next question, please!”

Anything about his ex-wife, Raymart would rather not answer because their court case is still going on. Has he found someone new? “Wala, kahit may nagpaparamdam, hindi ko pinapansin. Ang dami ko pang pinagdaraanan. Basta ako I’m moving on. Moving forward na. Focus na lang ako sa gym at sa trabaho ko.”

What’s his wish for his ex-wife? “Ang gusto ko talaga, maayos na namin lahat ng dapat ayusin, alang-alang sa mga anak namin. At sana, kahit hindi agad mangyari, eventually, sana maging magkaibigan din kami for our own peace of mind.”

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