Andi involved in Nikki-Billy split?

MANILA, Philippines -- Apart from Coleen Garcia, another actress is being dragged in the breakup of celebrity couple Nikki Gil and Billy Crawford.

On social media, netizens have been speculating about Kapamilya actress Andi Eigenmann's alleged involvement in the couple's decision to split up.

"How true na si Andi Eigenmann daw yung reason ng break up ni Billy and Nikki?," user Maria Lorna Datiles asked on Twitter.

"Si Andi Eigenmann ang third party kay Nikki-Billy breakup" ‏@kayenmartin also asked.

"Si Andi Eigenmann daw dahilan ng break-up ni Billy at Nikki. nabasa ko sa tabloid," ‏@itsmemadam added, referring to a blind item tagging a showbiz girl with the initials "A" and "E" as the reason behind the Gil-Crawford breakup.

Many believe that the tabloid report pointed to Eigenmann, who recently worked with Crawford on the upcoming movie "Oh, My Mamma Mia."

On Sunday, Eigenmann seemed to have addressed the speculations on her official Twitter account, although she did not mention any names.

"I have my own life to worry about. Please don't drag me into other peoples issues. I have nothing to do with it," Eigenmann said.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Billy opens up about breakup with Nikki

MANILA – For the first time, Billy Crawford opened up about his recent breakup with Nikki Gil, his girlfriend of four and a half years.

In an interview on the ABS-CBN entertainment talk show “The Buzz” on Sunday, Crawford denied rumors claiming that there was a “third party” involved in the split, saying that “it all boils down to me.”

He explained, for one, that he “forgot” who he was after nearly 26 years of being in the entertainment industry.

“I’ve been everywhere, and this is the first time I’ve ever felt this way. That’s why I ask everyone, do not blame Nikki. She has no fault. I’m not a perfect guy. I’m not a perfect person. I’ve done some things in my life that I regret. And she, she supported me. She understood. She was there. But I tend to go home by myself,” Crawford told “The Buzz” host Boy Abunda.

“I’m the one who’s completely lost and I’m searching. I asked her this. You know, give me that chance to find myself since it’s very difficult. I tend to hurt her,” he added.

Crawford, who is set to reunite with his parents in the United States on August 3, said he did not want to leave the country without explaining his side.

“That’s why I’m here, because I didn’t want to just leave and not say anything, and then for everybody to attack her (Gil). And for everybody to speculate, to guess, whatever… For some reason, I needed to be with my mom and dad.

“I have to start from scratch. I have to start from… where did I come from? I came from my parents. I need to try and find what was making me happy before, who I was, and I just want to be with my family.”

Crawford evaded questions on whether he has fallen out of love with Gil or if they outgrew each other, only saying that he does not want to be unfair to her.

“I don’t want to continue to hurt her because if I continued with this relationship, in the long run, talagang ‘di na talaga kami magkakatugma eh,” he said. “We don’t see eye to eye on things. We’re not on the same page anymore.”

‘She fought’

Crawford admitted that Gil fought hard to save their relationship, even harder than he did.

“She fought for it,” he said. “I tried, but she really stuck it out, I have to admit. And I’m admitting this because I respect her.”

“I just wasn't there. I wasn't myself,” he added.

Asked if Gil understood why he had to end their nearly five-year relationship, the “It’s Showtime” host said: “No.”

“Mahirap naman na maintindihan ng isang tao ‘yun, eh,” he added.

Crawford went on to explain that he was unable to make her happy during the latter part of their relationship.

“Nasaktan ko siya, and she’s an amazing person,” he said.

Meanwhile, he gave this short message to Gil: “I hope you understand. That’s really all.”

Moving on

Meanwhile, Crawford apologized to those who have supported his relationship with Gil for the past four and a half years.

He admitted that he felt the pressure of being half of what used to be “one of the most loved, most ideal couples” in the local entertainment industry.

“Pasensya na kayo ah,” said Crawford, who began to cry. “Sa lahat din ng sumuporta sa relationship namin ni Nikki, I think I can say from the both of us, we really thank you. ‘Cause it did give us strength.”

Asked what he learned from the breakup, he said: “Sometimes, I feel like I’m not good enough. But I learned that importante pala na mahanap mo ‘yung sarili mo muna. I think kung mas maligaya ka, mas medaling magpaligaya ng ibang tao.”

As he tries to move on, Crawford said he is not closing his doors on the possibility that he and Gil will get back together.

“Only God knows,” he said.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Billy Crawford denies rift with Nikki

MANILA, Philippines -- Host-singer Billy Crawford denied that he had rift with girlfriend Nikki Gil after he got jealous over the actress' love scenes with actor Patrick Garcia in the primetime series "Apoy Sa Dagat."

Gil received good reviews for her short performance in the drama as the young Odessa, now being played by comebacking actress Aiko Melendez.

In an interview, Crawford stressed that he didn't even get the chance to watch that particular episode.

“Si Nikki ang unang-unang lumapit sa akin at nagtanong. Bilang siguro respeto rin naman niya sa akin ‘yon. Trabaho niya 'yon at wala akong magagawa. Hindi ko napanood dahil may trabaho ako. Hindi ko napanood at bakit ko papanoorin. It's my cup of tea pero there's no point na pag-awayan namin 'yon, walang ganoon (away),” he said.

As a supportive boyfriend, Crawford even praised Gil's performance and hoped that she will be given another acting project.

“Nabitin ako for her performance. I hope na bigyan siya ng break because she really deserves it. Alam ko ‘yung pinagtrabahuhan niya. ‘Yung umuuwi siya ng alas-onse ng umaga from being there from six o’clock in the morning. Sobrang drained siya pero ‘yung performance kitang-kita mo naman kung paano niya inatake and I think she deserves more from her performance,” he said.

The "Pilipinas Got Talent" host also stressed that he is happy with their relationship.

“I couldn’t ask for more sa relationship namin. Di naman siya perfect… wala namang relationship na perfect, but it’s more than perfect for me,” he said.

He also believes that the key to making their relationship work is that they try to keep it as private as possible.

“Hindi namin pinag-uusapan sa lahat kung ano ‘yung mga pinag-aawayan namin. It’s our relationship. So kung anuman ang mali ng isang tao dun sa relasyon na ‘yon, sa aming dalawa na lang ‘yon,” he said.

No to acting

Unlike Gil, Crawford, who started as a child performer, admitted that he is not that interested in acting, although he did the hit comedy film "Moron 5 and the Crying Lady" last year.

"Uunahin ko muna ‘yung performing ko. I’ve been hosting, may 'ASAP' naman ako, 'PGT,' 'Showtime.' It’s good to get back into singing and dancing," Crawford told ABS-CBNnews.com

"Ayaw ko kasi ng mag-jump ng trabaho. Gusto kong mag-concentrate. Kung hosting, magko-concentrate sa hosting. Kung gusto kong mag-perform and singing, ito ang ipapasok ko. Ayoko ng sabay-sabay kasi dun ka maloloka, dun magugulo ang mga desisyon mo, performance mo, kasi di ka focused sa isa,” he explained.

Crawford announced that he will be flying back to France in September or October for his international album.

"Maglalabas lang ako ng kanta... most likely (concert). Matagal na akong nagre-release doon kasi lagi akong nandito so 'yun pagkakataon," he said.

source: abs-cbnnews.com