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Love, Friendship, and Laughter: Marlo and Janella reunite for a ‘blast from the past’

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Carmellie Ocampo

Marlo Mortel and Janella Salvador took their fans on a nostalgic journey as they tackled one of their most requested topics – the beloved novel “I Love You Since 1892.” As they reunited for a fun and heartfelt vlog, the two reminisced about their past as an on-screen love team and discussed their individual growth as artists. The vlog kicked off with the pair speaking in deep, pure Tagalog, a nod to the era and language used in the book. Both admitted that adapting to such a formal, historical dialect was a fun challenge. <div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="480" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xyIZtbq423k" title="MARLO and JANELLA in their " I="" Love="" You="" Since="" width="1349"></iframe></div>When asked about their first impressions of each other, Janella didn’t hesitate to poke fun at Marlo: “Ang unang tingin ko kay Marlo, lutang,” she revealed, laughing. Marlo, not missing a beat, playfully responded, “Ang unang tingin ko kay Binibining Carmela, lutang din!” He continued with a more serious tone, admitting that he initially found Janella quiet. But as they partnered up for projects, he quickly discovered her funny personality, and they clicked instantly.The next part of their chat centered around their journeys as artists, reflecting on how they both blossomed after their time as a love team. Janella, now flourishing in her career, expressed her joy for Marlo’s success: “Nararamdaman ko ngayon, masayang-masaya ako para kay Ginoong Juanito. Kasi nakikita ko masaya pa rin siya sa ginagawa niya at mas nahanap niya kung ano ‘yung gusto niya talagang gawin at tingin ko ‘yun ay musika.” Marlo, in turn, revealed how he silently supports Janella’s career, watching her movies in secret and cheering her on from a distance. Despite never courting Janella, Marlo emphasized their close friendship, stating, “’Yung meron kaming dalawa bilang magkatrabaho at magkaibigan, hinding-hindi ko ‘yun ipagpapalit. Kaya ako ay masaya sa estado namin.”Their fans had long wondered if they would ever take on the roles of Ginoong Juanito and Binibining Carmela from “I Love You Since 1892.” Marlo and Janella said that if offered, they would be thrilled to play the characters. They were even surprised when fans started calling them by those names after reading the novel.The two shared their deep connection to the story, mentioning that they each have personal copies of the book from the author, Binibining Mia. Marlo, who enjoys reading inspiring stories, appreciated the novel&#x27;s message, while Janella admitted that although it’s challenging for her to read in pure Tagalog, she still gave it her best shot.Reflecting on their chemistry as an on-screen pair, they agreed that their strong friendship played a key role in creating authentic moments. “Hindi pilit ‘yung kilig,” they remarked, noting that they’ve both improved in their craft since their early days in *<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/bcwmh" target="_blank">Be Careful With My Heart</a>.” The vlog took a fun turn when Marlo and Janella were asked which fictional characters they’d like to collaborate with. Marlo, a huge fan of Spider-Man, said he’d love to create an R&amp;B version of Post Malone’s “Sunflower” with the web-slinger. Janella, on the other hand, chose Audrey Hepburn, even though she’s not fictional, and imagined doing a classical cover song with her.As for future projects together, both Marlo and Janella expressed their openness to working on a movie or music collaboration. They shared that if the right offer came along, they’d be happy to consider it.When asked about the types of roles or genres they’d like to explore in the future, the duo agreed that they’d love to try their hand at a romantic comedy, something light and fun that would showcase their chemistry and humor. The reunion vlog was a trip down memory lane for their fans, but also a celebration of how far they’ve come. Whether it’s acting, music, or even just hanging out on-screen, Marlo and Janella have shown that their bond, both as friends and as former love team partners, remains strong.

Marlo Mortel and Janella Salvador reunite in a nostalgic vlog, sharing personal insights, and teasing the possibility of future projects together.