Why Cristine Reyes kept mum on pregnancy

MANILA, Philippines – After admitting she's having a baby on live television, Cristine Reyes explained why she had to keep her pregnancy a secret.

 

In an interview with ABS-CBN's showbiz talk show “The Buzz” on Sunday, the 25-year-old actress revealed she kept mum about being pregnant because “nung first three months ko po na akala ng lahat ay nagtatago ako, critical po yung stage ko.”

 

“Right now, andito na ako sa stage na sure na 100 percent safe ako and our baby. I made sure na safe muna kami,” she said.

 

Cristine added: “Advice ng doctor, bed rest po ako 'cause nagkaroon ako ng bleeding. Kailangan ko alagaan ang sarili ko. Hindi ako nagwo-work and all.”

 

READ: Cristine Reyes admits pregnancy

 

The ABS-CBN artist also said her pregnancy did not come as a surprise for her and her non-showbiz boyfriend Ali Khatibi. 

 

“We're happy because it was planned,” Cristine said

 

“First test namin... akala namin negative pa so na-sad kami. So nung gabi, nag-test ulit kami, positive na,” she added.

 

Asked if she concerned how her pregnancy will affect her showbiz career, Cristine said: “Confident naman po ako, kahit anong mangyari, babalik at babalik po ako.”

 

“Sa akin kasi, I'm happy and contented now sa lahat ng nagawa ko, lahat ng naachieve ko sa buhay ko and sa career ko. So right now, wala akong wino-worry.”

 

She also admits going to marriage counseling with Ali.

 

Rumors about Cristine's pregnancy surfaced last September when she walked out of a press interview after she was asked if she's carrying a baby.

 

In previous interviews, she admitted wanting to have a baby. Cristine also expressed her desire to shun away from sexy roles after her movie “Trophy Wife” last July.