Cristine Reyes and Gio Tingson expressed that there are things that play a bigger role in their relationship than their opposing political beliefs. The two shared in an interview with Bilyonaryo that they value the relationship they’ve built throughout the years.
Cristine previously supported and campaigned for the Presidential bid of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. back in 2022, while Gio showed his support for Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo.
READ: Did Cristine Reyes just announce her engagement to Gio Tingson?
The youth leader acknowledged that they both support opposing politicians, but maintained how much they put an importance on their relationship.
“We had differences in politics, but we talked. Sa dulo kasi yung mga ganyan bagay. I mean, titingnan mo pa rin naman yung relasyon niyo, yung pagkakaibigan niyo. And yun yung panahon na nag kacancelan yung mga tao sa isa’t-isa,” he explained.
He then recalled how Cristine was being bashed on social media after she portrayed Imee Marcos in the 2022 film, Maid in Malacañang. It was also when he started talking to her again.
“Sobrang solid nung cancel culture nung 2022 and Maid in Malacañang came out. Tapos we started talking again na parang hoy kumusta, okay ka lang kasi they were being bashed online… We started talking again. Okay naman, very successful yung movie di ba,” he added.
For Cristine, their political differences don’t matter at all, as they have known each other for several years. She added that she has also seen how vocal Gio has been about showing his love for the country.
“Hindi yun nagmamatter because we’ve known each other since bata pa kami and I knew Gio before na talagang makabayan na tao. So hindi ko siya pinaghihinalaan na sus ano lang to parang pretentious or nagpapanggap na gusto lang makiride,” she expressed.
READ: Cristine Reyes recalls iconic fight scene with Isabelle Daza: ‘Bwisit na bwisit na talaga ako’
Contrary to what people think on social media, Gio maintained that they have similar values outside of politics.
“Parang people are saying dahil magkaiba kayo ng nung panahon na yun sa politika, magkaiba kayo ng values. Ako, parang we didn’t see it that way. In fact, parang nung pag kami magkasama we’re like teka, same values talaga tayo,” he said.
Cristine and Gio got engaged earlier this year to the delight of many of their friends and fans. The actress has been sharing photos of the youth leader on her social media as early as 2025, but didn’t confirm anything back then.