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Denise Laurel on why she chooses to stay single
Denise Laurel on why she chooses to stay single
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Published Aug 12, 2022 01:45 PM PHT
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MANILA -- Actress Denise Laurel said she is currently happy with her single life.
MANILA -- Actress Denise Laurel said she is currently happy with her single life.
In an interview with Star Magic's "Inside News," Laurel said she enjoys spending all of her time and energy on herself and her son.
In an interview with Star Magic's "Inside News," Laurel said she enjoys spending all of her time and energy on herself and her son.
"Right now, I love being by myself. Less stress, less hassle, less worrying about joggling so much of my time. Really enjoying every bit of my creativity na petiks lang ako sa time ko," she said.
"Right now, I love being by myself. Less stress, less hassle, less worrying about joggling so much of my time. Really enjoying every bit of my creativity na petiks lang ako sa time ko," she said.
"I can go with my own flow. I can enjoy and take care of my son the way I want to. I can be myself without any judgment. So I'm so happy just being single. God, ayaw ko na ng sakit na ulo," she added in jest.
"I can go with my own flow. I can enjoy and take care of my son the way I want to. I can be myself without any judgment. So I'm so happy just being single. God, ayaw ko na ng sakit na ulo," she added in jest.
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Laurel admitted that while she has always been independent, she does tend to "give everything that I've got into a relationship."
Laurel admitted that while she has always been independent, she does tend to "give everything that I've got into a relationship."
And while she would rather not date anyone for now, she is not closing any doors.
And while she would rather not date anyone for now, she is not closing any doors.
"Well, I'm not God. So if God wants me to be with somebody, yeah, sure. But feeling ko I am so cool by myself, like I don't need anyone or anything," she said.
"Well, I'm not God. So if God wants me to be with somebody, yeah, sure. But feeling ko I am so cool by myself, like I don't need anyone or anything," she said.
"Of course, I'm so thankful for my family and friends. If God wants, gagawan niya talaga ng paraan kahit ayaw ko. Pero for now, no," she stressed.
"Of course, I'm so thankful for my family and friends. If God wants, gagawan niya talaga ng paraan kahit ayaw ko. Pero for now, no," she stressed.
Laurel is known to have previously dated basketball player Sol Mercado, who is now engaged to former beauty queen Sandra Lemonon.
Laurel is known to have previously dated basketball player Sol Mercado, who is now engaged to former beauty queen Sandra Lemonon.
She recently returned to acting as part of ABS-CBN's adaptation of the Korean series "Flower of Evil."
She recently returned to acting as part of ABS-CBN's adaptation of the Korean series "Flower of Evil."
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Chelsea Manalo on new MUPH candidates: 'I just want them to enjoy it'
Chelsea Manalo on new MUPH candidates: 'I just want them to enjoy it'
Miss Universe Asia Chelsea Manalo and MUPH national director Ariella Arida at the Shangri-La Hotel in Makati City, February 16, 2025. Dyan Castillejo, ABS-CBN News
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MANILA -- Miss Universe Asia 2024 Chelsea Manalo said the new candidates for Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) are "in good hands" and wants them to "enjoy" the journey to the crown.
MANILA -- Miss Universe Asia 2024 Chelsea Manalo said the new candidates for Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) are "in good hands" and wants them to "enjoy" the journey to the crown.
This, after MUPH announced Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner up Ariella Arida as its new national director.
This, after MUPH announced Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner up Ariella Arida as its new national director.
"I got a little emotional because I know how it feels to be in their shoes. It’s so fast! So, I just want them to have the best time, of course, with the new member of MUPH, Ariella Arida, our new national director,” Manalo said.
"I got a little emotional because I know how it feels to be in their shoes. It’s so fast! So, I just want them to have the best time, of course, with the new member of MUPH, Ariella Arida, our new national director,” Manalo said.
"I know they're gonna have the best time... I just want them to enjoy it. This is a new set of batch of girls competing, but not for the crown but within themselves," she added.
"I know they're gonna have the best time... I just want them to enjoy it. This is a new set of batch of girls competing, but not for the crown but within themselves," she added.
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Meanwhile, Arida said the new position is "a big responsibility" on her part shared that her first goal was to have a Miss Universe titlist in her debut year as a national director.
Meanwhile, Arida said the new position is "a big responsibility" on her part shared that her first goal was to have a Miss Universe titlist in her debut year as a national director.
"Everyone is unique. At the end of the day, you're competing within yourself and don't forget to have fun. I think that's one of the reasons why I enjoyed my journey during my time," Arida said.
"Everyone is unique. At the end of the day, you're competing within yourself and don't forget to have fun. I think that's one of the reasons why I enjoyed my journey during my time," Arida said.
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