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Daniela, Wealand and Batit share useful advice about insecurities and self-love 

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Liezel dela Cruz

<p>The recent episode of <strong>Love Bites Season 2</strong> tells a story about a guy who finds love one summer, but even a romance that’s brief and ‘unofficial’ can hurt in the end. Daniela Stranner, Batit Espiritu, and Wealand Ferrer shared details about <strong>Love Bites: “Summer Camp” </strong>in Kapamilya Chat. </p><p>Love Bites is known for feel-good, inspiring snackable real-life love stories that satisfy viewers. Batit admitted that this adds to the jitters, especially since it’s his first lead role. His leading lady, Daniela, feels the same. There’s pressure and excitement.</p><p>The episode was shot in less than a day – both an advantage and disadvantage. Work was easier since everyone also got along well. At the same time, they had to maximize their time and be on their toes to avoid mistakes. </p><div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="06b9cac5decc13edae3497a22831561a" data-ivs-spid="3001384" data-ivs-vid="2633243"></ivs-player></div><div><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>Batit and Wealand have known each other through <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbs9" target="_blank"><u><strong>Pinoy Big Brother</strong></u></a>, while Daniela only met them through this project. Prior to taping, she searched for their old videos and TV appearances, like she usually does in all her projects, and knew in an instant that they’d vibe well. </p><p>The episode is more than a refreshing summer love story. It also tackles insecurities and self-love. In keeping with the theme, Daniela, Batit, and Wealand were asked about their insecurities. Daniela and Batit wish to be leaner. The good thing is they’re working hard to achieve their body goals. Meanwhile, Wealand jestingly prayed to be taller since he knows it’d be impossible to increase his height at his age. </p><p>Batit’s character is insecure about his physical appearance, to which he can relate, “Nangyari din ‘yun sa akin. Pero parehas din ‘yung scenario na mga friends ko din ‘yung tumulong sa akin na ma-boost ‘yung confidence ko.” As for Wealand, he’s the happy-go-lucky supportive friend in real life, much like his character in <strong>Love Bites: “Summer Camp.”</strong> </p><p>Meanwhile, Daniela resonated with her character in the sense that they are both easily misinterpreted, “Kasi dito sa character ko, si Shane, nami-misinterpret ako lagi ni Batit. Parang same ako in real life, ‘pag nakikita ako ng ibang tao, agad iba ‘yung iniisip, hindi muna ako kinikilala, hindi muna inaalam lahat.” Batit and Wealand can vouch for this, as they initially thought of Daniela as intimidating. However, they discovered that she’s also ‘makulit’ and approachable.  </p><div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="06b9cac5decc13edae3497a22831561a" data-ivs-spid="3001384" data-ivs-vid="2633258"></ivs-player></div><div><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>Asked about their advice to Kapamilyas dealing with insecurities, Batit said it’s important to embrace your uniqueness, “May kanya-kanya tayong ganda at katangian na wala ‘yung iba at mas higit pa sa kanila. So, why not i-try ninyong maging confident? Just go with the flow lang.” Wealand’s tip was to wear your insecurities like armor, accept them so nobody can use them against you.” </p><p>Daniela’s advice was also worth heeding: fake it ‘til you make it. Even though she experiences breakouts and bad hair days, she handles it well by just believing in herself. “Pretend to be confident. And when you pretend, you look confident and that’s going to give you confidence.” Positive self-talk sets you in a more empowered mood. </p><p>Another topic touched on in the episode, which viewers can sure relate to, is putting labels on a relationship. Asked their take on this, Daniela imparted that labels affirm your worth as a person. She isn’t the type to enter a relationship without a label, certain of her value as a woman. “Siyempre ‘pag may label, may karapatan. ‘Pag walang label, wala. Kapag in a relationship ako, ano kami, parang, we own each other,” she said. </p><p>Batit seconded, “Ang hirap magmahal ng isang tao kung hindi mo kayang panindigan.” </p><p>Wealand shared his insightful analogy as well, “Pag walang label, may karapatan kang magselos pero wala kang karapatan magreklamo. Titulo – kailangan mo ng titulo. Sinong tao ang papasok sa relasyon na maglalagay ka ng love at effort pero hindi naman sa’yo? Eh, ‘di magsasayang ka lang ng oras.” He pressed, “Kailangan mo ng label kung seryoso ka doon sa tao.”</p><p>Stream <strong>Love Bites: “Summer Camp”</strong> on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCstEtN0pgOmCf02EdXsGChw" target="_blank"><u><strong>ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube Channel</strong></u></a>.<br/> </p>

Daniela Stranner, Wealand Ferrer and Batit Espiritu tackled the lessons to be learned from Love Bites: Summer Camp. 