Nelson Morales

Bela Padilla open to date again after promo of ‘100 Awit Para Kay Stella’

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Anna Cerezo

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754469700841Bela.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Bela Padilla. ABS-CBN News"/><span class="fr-inner">Bela Padilla. <em>ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>Actress-director-screenwriter Bela Padilla said she is open to fall in love again after doing promotions for her latest film “100 Awit Para Kay Stella.”</p><p>This comes after she confirmed her split from her boyfriend of almost five years, Swiss-Italian Norman Ben Bay.</p><p>“Siguro after I finish promos first. Why not, I love falling in love. I don’t think there is anything wrong with putting yourself out there,” she said in an interview held after the press conference of  “100 Awit Para Kay Stella” in Quezon City.</p><p>“Kaso &#x27;di na ako marunong mag-date for 2025,” she jokingly added.</p><p>According to the “Meet Me in St. Gallen” star, their long-distance setup and her decision to move back to the Philippines were key factors in the breakup.</p><p>Padilla moved to London in 2021 but has since returned to resume working here full-time.</p><p>“Sabi ko nga sa pelikula ko dati, some people are just meant to pass by. Kasi titira na ako dito ulit,” she explained.</p><p>“Definitely one of the biggest factors was my moving back. Hindi rin kasi kami magkasama [noon.] Nasa London ako, nasa Switzerland siya. Nahirapan ako. LDR na shorter but still LDR,” she added.</p><p>She clarified, however, that their parting was mutual and that they remain on good terms — with her ex even visiting last month.</p><p>“Dumalaw pa sa shooting he was here and napasyal niya pa buong Pampanga. Hindi na kami noon,” she said.</p><p>Padilla is set to reprise her role as Stella in Director Jason Paul Laxamana’s “100 Awit Para Kay Stella,” the sequel of  blockbuster hit “100 Tula Para Kay Stella.” </p><p>The film co-starring JC Santos and Kyle Echarri is set to hit cinemas on September 10.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nNEXoeqtFeU?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Bela Padilla has confirmed her split from her boyfriend of almost five years, Swiss-Italian Norman Ben Bay.</p>

Bela Padilla has confirmed her split from her boyfriend of almost five years, Swiss-Italian Norman Ben Bay.