Ricci Rivero on protecting his relationship with Leren Bautista: ‘Medyo private na muna ako’
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Ricci Rivero on protecting his relationship with Leren Bautista: ‘Medyo private na muna ako’
Rhea Manila Santos
Published Jan 14, 2024 08:56 AM PHT

Ricci Rivero said he wants to make his relationship with Leren Bautista "more private."
Ricci Rivero said he wants to make his relationship with Leren Bautista "more private."
After finally going public with his relationship with beauty queen-turned-councilor Leren Bautista just last October, basketball player Ricci Rivero admitted that he is very happy with his current status.
The athlete-actor experienced major backlash online after revealing his breakup with actress Andrea Brillantes in early May. He then spoke up to defend his girlfriend when photos of them together started surfacing online.
“I was sad for her. That’s why those were the times na nagsalita ako and siyempre dahil nakakalungkot for her and her family kasi first time nilang napunta sa ganung bashing ever since di ba? So siguro sa kanila, I felt na unfair. Para sa akin naman, ngayon tapos na yun so I’m just happy na maayos yung family namin, maayos kami, happy kami," Ricci told the press during the Zion event last January 12 held in Pasay City. .
“I was sad for her. That’s why those were the times na nagsalita ako and siyempre dahil nakakalungkot for her and her family kasi first time nilang napunta sa ganung bashing ever since di ba? So siguro sa kanila, I felt na unfair. Para sa akin naman, ngayon tapos na yun so I’m just happy na maayos yung family namin, maayos kami, happy kami," Ricci told the press during the Zion event last January 12 held in Pasay City. .
"Sa akin kasi, ever since nag-start naman, nagsasalita lang ako kapag medyo bugbog na yung family ko and si Leren, which I think they don’t deserve kasi if ako, wala naman sa akin yun since pumasok ako dun sa relationship and I know naman how social media plays in our lives right now and the spotlight we got din during that time," he added.
"Sa akin kasi, ever since nag-start naman, nagsasalita lang ako kapag medyo bugbog na yung family ko and si Leren, which I think they don’t deserve kasi if ako, wala naman sa akin yun since pumasok ako dun sa relationship and I know naman how social media plays in our lives right now and the spotlight we got din during that time," he added.
He continued: "Sa akin kasi wala naman po talagang anything, no bad blood. Yung sa akin lang, siyempre masakit para sa family ko and for Leren kasi they don’t deserve the words na nasabi sa kanila and the judgments and all that."
He continued: "Sa akin kasi wala naman po talagang anything, no bad blood. Yung sa akin lang, siyempre masakit para sa family ko and for Leren kasi they don’t deserve the words na nasabi sa kanila and the judgments and all that."
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Despite all the controversy surrounding his personal life, Ricci said he is now more relieved that the issues have died down. He also said he now hopes to make his relationship with Leren more private than his previous one.
Despite all the controversy surrounding his personal life, Ricci said he is now more relieved that the issues have died down. He also said he now hopes to make his relationship with Leren more private than his previous one.
“Mas happy naman kami ngayon kasi mas relieved din yung feeling. Actually, ako from the very start, I just wanted peace for everyone. Ako naman ay gusto ko lang naman na 'yung family ko ay masaya di ba? I’m very happy to be lucky as well. Both sa career and sa relationship ko ngayon," he said.
“Mas happy naman kami ngayon kasi mas relieved din yung feeling. Actually, ako from the very start, I just wanted peace for everyone. Ako naman ay gusto ko lang naman na 'yung family ko ay masaya di ba? I’m very happy to be lucky as well. Both sa career and sa relationship ko ngayon," he said.
"Wala naman akong anything against sa kahit na sino. Kaya lang rin naman ako nagsalita before is just for the sake of people to hear my side. Siguro yung sa current relationship, medyo private na muna ako,” he added.
"Wala naman akong anything against sa kahit na sino. Kaya lang rin naman ako nagsalita before is just for the sake of people to hear my side. Siguro yung sa current relationship, medyo private na muna ako,” he added.
When asked if he considers the Los Baños councilor to be wife material, Ricci said things are looking very positive.
When asked if he considers the Los Baños councilor to be wife material, Ricci said things are looking very positive.
“I hope so. Lahat naman tayo, yun yung gusto di ba? Kaya pumapasok sa relationship is for the future di ba? So I hope so. Hindi natin alam pero step by step,” he remarked.
“I hope so. Lahat naman tayo, yun yung gusto di ba? Kaya pumapasok sa relationship is for the future di ba? So I hope so. Hindi natin alam pero step by step,” he remarked.
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Despite joining showbiz in 2018, Ricci said his basketball career is his priority at the moment.
Despite joining showbiz in 2018, Ricci said his basketball career is his priority at the moment.
“Actually, ever since naman, nag-try ako before because there are offers and opportunities and wala 'yung basketball at that time kasi I just transferred and kailangan ko mag-pause for one-year dahil may rule for UAAP," he said.
“Actually, ever since naman, nag-try ako before because there are offers and opportunities and wala 'yung basketball at that time kasi I just transferred and kailangan ko mag-pause for one-year dahil may rule for UAAP," he said.
"Thankful kami sa mga offers pero nag-beg off din talaga ako kasi sabi ko mag-fo-focus ako sa basketball talaga. It’s actually my choice din naman na hindi mag-lipat lipat talaga and ever since naman thankful ako dun sa lahat ng offer sa showbiz but sinabi ko din naman sa kanila na first option ko talaga is basketball,” he added.
"Thankful kami sa mga offers pero nag-beg off din talaga ako kasi sabi ko mag-fo-focus ako sa basketball talaga. It’s actually my choice din naman na hindi mag-lipat lipat talaga and ever since naman thankful ako dun sa lahat ng offer sa showbiz but sinabi ko din naman sa kanila na first option ko talaga is basketball,” he added.
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