MANILA, Philippines — Alden Richards knows a number of his fans are waiting for his onscreen partnership with Maine "Yaya Dub" Mendoza to turn into a real one.
But the GMA-7 actor said he feels no pressure to right away develop his relationship with Maine into something romantic.
"Ang nakakatuwa po kasi, most of the AlDub fans, they really want this to continue and develop into something romantic. But walang pressure," Alden said during his launch as the latest endorser of Snow Caps whitening capsules recently.
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He added, "We just enjoy every moment."
Alden said he has remained single since entering show business in 2011. Now, with Maine in the picture, does he feel like his chance to have a romantic relationship has diminished?
"Malay n'yo po, baka si... " he said, teasing the press.
The 23-year-old actor added: "Hindi naman po natin alam. Since before, sabi ko naman sa lahat ng nakaka-love team ko, hindi ko sinasara 'yung pinto ko sa chance na ma-develop or something ng something serious out of that. We'll see."
Asked to describe Maine, Alden said: "Slowly, medyo nabre-break ko na po 'yung wall of shyness."
"Mabait naman si Maine saka makulit."
Watch Alden Richards talk about Maine Mendoza during the press launch for Snow Caps whitening capsule in the video below: