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Kris Bernal explains why she and former loveteam partner Aljur Abrenica never got into real-life romance

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Alyana De Guzman

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<p>Kris Bernal recently looked back on her past with former loveteam partner Aljur Abrenica, sharing why their on-screen chemistry never translated into a real-life romance. The Kapuso actress spoke openly during her interview with Boy Abunda on January 16.</p><p>Asked why she and the actor did not end up together despite being paired as the popular “AlKris” loveteam, Kris admitted that their personalities simply did not align. </p><p>“Parang hindi kami magkasundo talaga. Hindi kami mag-jive ng ugali eh,” she said, explaining that while they worked well professionally, things were different off camera. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/1/17/aj-raval-and-aljur-abrenica-share-gentle-parenting-moment-after-daughter-alkina-s-minor-accident-0845"><strong><u>READ: AJ Raval and Aljur Abrenica share gentle parenting moment after daughter Alkina’s minor accident</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Both Kris and Aljur rose to fame as <em>StarStruck</em> alumni and became one of the popular loveteams of the 2000s and early 2010s. Their hit projects included <em>The Last Prince</em> and the Philippine adaptation of <em>Coffee Prince. </em></p><p>According to the actress, they spent nearly all their time together during that period, which also led Aljur to try courting her. “Medyo, kasi siguro lagi kaming magkasama, ganon. Meron naman pero siguro na-realize namin na hindi, kahit i-try natin, hindi tayo nagkakasundo. Tinry naman, baka lang, triny naman,” she shared.  </p><p>Kris added that the attempt was short-lived, saying, “Mabilis lang parang mga — kasi lagi kami magkasama everyday talaga — siguro mga two months, three months. Hindi talaga kami magkaugali.” </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DTYC0rcDy7P/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A8759302.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="865" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>The topic resurfaced after Kris and Aljur were recently spotted sharing a candid backstage moment together, something fans had not seen in years. The actress explained that they reunited on the set of a noontime show<em>,</em> where she and Aljur’s current partner, AJ Raval, were guests. A video of their interaction circulated online, showing Kris teasing the actor for not replying to her messages and not following her on social media. The clip also captured her congratulating him for openly sharing his family life. </p><p>“Na-miss kita. I’m happy for you, and congrats sa family life,” Kris could be heard saying in the video. </p><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@gmanetwork/video/7595157318531075345" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7595157318531075345" id="v9892970426693592" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v9892970426693592" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7595157318531075345?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2026-01-17T07%3A15%3A39.738494%3Ad6291cb2-7fa2-4e9e-891b-6c58dd2f05e5%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:758px;display:block;visibility:unset"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><p>When Tito Boy asked about Aljur supposedly “ghosting” her in the past, Kris clarified that it was more about their different communication styles.  </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/1/9/aj-raval-shares-lighthearted-take-on-10-year-age-gap-with-aljur-abrenica-1813"><strong><u>READ: AJ Raval shares lighthearted take on 10-year age gap with Aljur Abrenica</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>“Hindi daw pala siya mahilig sa text. Ayaw niya daw nagre-reply sa text. Gusto niya tinatawagan siya,” she said. </p><p>Kris then shared her own preference, explaining, “Ako naman, ayoko iyong tumatawag kasi pag tumatawag, humahaba yung usapan.” </p><p>Laughing at the difference, she added, “Ang daldal ni Aljur diba? Kaya ayaw ko siyang tawagan kasi feeling ko pag tinawagan ko siya ‘ay ang tagal matapos nito’.”  </p><p>“Nagkaintindihan na kami. Ngayon, niyayaya ko ulit siyang mag-vlog,” she revealed.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSrq5b2kzdQ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A8665623.899999991%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="889" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Today, both have moved forward in their personal lives and decided to pursue solo paths in their careers. Aljur is focused on his family life with AJ, while Kris is married to Perry Choi and is now a first-time mother to their daughter, Hailee Lucca.</p>

<p>Kris Bernal opened up about why she and former loveteam partner Aljur Abrenica never pursued a romantic relationship, despite his attempts to court her in the past. Speaking candidly, the actress reflected on their differences. </p>

Kris Bernal opened up about why she and former loveteam partner Aljur Abrenica never pursued a romantic relationship, despite his attempts to court her in the past. Speaking candidly, the actress reflected on their differences.