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Matt and Yves’ musings on friendship with 2G2BT lead actor Daniel Padilla

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Liezel dela Cruz

Matt Evans and Yves Flores, stars of “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/2good2betrue" target="_blank">2 Good 2 Be True</a>,” promise that their series is more than just a ‘kilig’ tale of love, but a story that brings lessons about family, and human connections.In the now most watched teleserye on Netflix, Matt and Yves’ respective characters Ays and Red are con artists like their friend Eloy (Daniel Padilla). Completing the ‘barkada’ is Gillian Vicencio portraying the boyish Tox.“<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/2good2betrue" target="_blank">2 Good 2 Be True</a>” is Daniel and Yves’ reunion project. In case you didn’t know, the two starred in the Kapamilya series “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/gottobelieve" target="_blank">Got 2 Believe</a>;” and over the years, have remained friends. Yves is a witness to Daniel’s never-changing humility. He said the superstar of their generation values the old times, meaning he remembers things about their friendship, even their ‘kalokohan’ as teens.While he remembers the happy times of the past, Daniel didn’t stick himself in there. According to Yves, Daniel now is more mature as a person and an actor. He sees the difference in his depth of acting, and how he’s become more of a team player. Although he didn’t get into the details, Yves said Daniel was quick to respond when he needed help on their first lock-in cycle“Si Daniel, napakabuting tao. Isang beses, nagkaproblema ako tapos wala akong matawagan. Isang tawag ko lang kay Daniel, lagi siyang nandiyan… Kasi wala akong matawagan tapos nakita kong online si Daniel. Isang tawag ko lang, natulungan niya ako,” shared Yves.Matt nodded to agree. He used to watch Daniel and Kathryn Bernardo when they were still Teen King and Queen, “Bata pa lang sila, napapanood ko na sila… Napanood ko karamihan sa mga movies, teleseryes nila before. Sobrang makikita mo ngayon, ang layo ng acting, body language, lahat.”Matt promises a refreshing KathNiel in the series. And fans will sure find their waiting worth it.Matt and Yves also talked about the other member of the gang, Gillian, whom they praise for being friendly and a good actress. “Ang daling pakisamahan. Nakiki-ride siya sa amin. Sa grupo, tatlo kaming lalaki, tapos si Gillian… hindi siya napipikon sa amin. Magaling siyang makisama,” described Yves.“<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/2good2betrue" target="_blank">2 Good 2 Be True</a>” has paved the way for the stars to grow their closeness. Matt and Yves just smiled when asked to spill on their set. They are a happy bunch, they said, and that’s all they can share. Even the more senior artists like Ronaldo Valdez, Romnick Sarmenta, Irma Adlawan, Gelli de Belen, and Cris Villanueva add good vibes in the bubble.They’re confident that “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/2good2betrue" target="_blank">2 Good 2 Be True</a>” will impart lessons, besides KathNiel’s trademark chemistry. For Matt, the series will remind viewers to pay it forward. He said Eloy, Ays, Red, and Tox have hearts for the oppressed and needy, albeit con artists. He added the story taught him to slow down and believe that everything happens for a reason.“Minsan may mga nasasabi tayong too good to be true na dumadaan sa buhay natin. pero, maiisip mo, deserve mo pala ‘yun. Slow down. Huwag tayong magmadali. Isipin natin ang buhay na logical talaga,” expressed Matt.As for Yves, he realized that family would always be there, “Kung magkakapropblema ka, wala kang ibang matatakbuhan kundi pamilya mo pa rin. Kahit hindi kayo close, hindi ka lumaki sa kanila, wala kang ibang matatakbuhan talaga. Sa kanila at sa kanila ka uuwi.”Be inspired by more lessons about love and life, plus KathNiel’s good vibes-inducing chemistry in “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/2good2betrue" target="_blank">2 Good 2 Be True</a>,” weeknights, on <a href="http://kapamilyachannel.com/" target="_blank">Kapamilya Channel</a>, <a href="http://kapamilyaonlinelive.com" target="_blank">Kapamilya Online Live</a>, and A2Z.

Working closely with KathNiel in “2 Good 2 Be True,” Matt and Yves saw the couple’s maturity. Watch them talk about KathNiel and more 2G2BT co-stars!