Why Katrina Halili Became Close to John Lloyd Cruz
KATRINA HALILI – The actress shared the story of how her friendship with John Lloyd Cruz developed.
In the midst of the pandemic in 2021, photos of John Lloyd with Katrina surfaced while they were in the province. Some pictures showed Katrina at John Lloyd’s rest house in Batangas, and there were also photos of them together in Palawan, Katrina’s hometown.
Netizens speculated about the nature of their relationship, especially since there was no public knowledge of their respective partners at that time. However, rumors were put to rest when a source clarified that they were just friends. The source also revealed that Katrina’s non-showbiz boyfriend was a close friend of John Lloyd.
In a November 23, 2023 episode of PEP Live, Katrina exclusively discussed why she and John Lloyd became close, both literally and figuratively. She mentioned that John Lloyd bought a lot from her mother in Palawan, making them neighbors.
It was reported that John Lloyd had indeed purchased land in Palawan and built a house there. Katrina confirmed this, emphasizing their family-like relationship with the dramatic actor.
“Oo, close naman siya sa family ko. Para ko na nga siyang kapatid kasi yung mama ko, parang anak na siya. Tapos yung brother ko, parang kapatid na rin siya,” said the Kapuso actress. When asked if she considers John Lloyd a friend, Katrina quickly responded, “Oh, yes. Opo naman.”
PEP.ph also inquired about John Lloyd’s demeanor behind the camera. Katrina described him as simple, without any pretense. She emphasized that he doesn’t act like a typical celebrity, but rather, he comes across as a down-to-earth person. According to Katrina, their families have also formed friendships, extending their bond beyond just her and John Lloyd.
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