Nikki Valdez Opens Up About Past Relationship W/ Troy Montero
NIKKI VALDEZ – Actress Nikki Valdez recently opened up about her past relationship with Troy Montero, admitting that it was a “difficult” experience.
Actress Nikki Valdez recently opened up about her past relationship with actor Troy Montero, describing it as a difficult and even traumatizing experience. During her guest appearance on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda on Monday, March 24, alongside Bernadette Allyson, Nikki candidly reflected on their relationship, which occurred during a pivotal time in Troy’s career.
Host Boy Abunda revisited Nikki’s past romance with Troy, prompting her to share her thoughts. She admitted that their relationship had its challenges, particularly because Troy was at the peak of his career at the time. Nikki recounted how their relationship surprised many people, with some questioning why she was the one Troy chose.
“Alam mo na naman na ‘to, Tito Boy, at saka pinag-uusapan na lang natin ‘to. Hindi na para maapektuhan pa tayong lahat. But you know this very well that during that time, it was his peak, the peak of his career and ang daming na-shock na ‘Bakit siya?’ Bakit daw ako,” Nikki shared.
The actress also recalled hurtful comments from people who assumed that foreigners like Troy were typically attracted to women who looked a certain way. She admitted that such remarks deeply affected her and her family, especially her older brother, who was in college at the time.
“My Kuya then was in college and I remember he told me, napanood niya ‘yung isang interview sa TV na ‘yun na nga, ‘yung parang ‘Bakit si Nikki Valdez? Ang mga foreigner talaga mahilig sa mga ganiyan.’ So nasaktan ‘yung Kuya ko for me,” she recounted.
Because of the overwhelming scrutiny and negative comments, Nikki admitted that she reached a point where she avoided entertainment news altogether. She deliberately stopped reading or buying newspapers to shield herself from the hurtful things people were saying about her.
“Kung meron man, hindi ako nag-o-open ng entertainment section. Na-trauma talaga ako,” Nikki revealed.
Despite the painful past, Nikki has moved forward, focusing on her career and personal growth. Her story serves as a reminder of the challenges public figures face when navigating relationships in the limelight.