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EXCLUSIVE: Jolina Magdangal, Marvin Agustin compare how it was working with each other then and now

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Onscreen couple Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin recently opened up about their experiences working together again in their reunion film, <em>Ex Ex Lovers.</em></p><p>In an exclusive interview, Jolina expressed her admiration for Marvin’s ability to juggle his business commitments while filming.</p><p>“May mga changes kasi dati ang bilis ko lang kausapin si Labtim. Ngayon, puro na siya meetings at tsaka minsan kakain kami ng sabay pero nakikipagmeeting po siya. But I understand and I’m so proud of him,” Jolina told PUSH ABS-CBN. </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1740276791376OD2 (3).jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>“Meetings niya sa restaurant niya, sa mga businesses niya. Napa-proud ako kapag nakikita siya na nandoon siya sa office niya,” she added.</p><p>Despite the changes in their lifestyles, Jolina shared that Marvin remains as playful as ever, always teasing her.</p><p>“Sa acting naman, parang walang pinagbago. Ganoon pa rin siya, bolero at tsaka makulit at ‘yung mga sinasabi niya na parang imbento. Kaya ayun, bolang-bola pa rin naman ako,” she said.</p><p>Marvin, on the other hand, said it was fun working with Jolina again, noting that she hasn’t changed much.</p><p>“Ang sweet-sweet lang ni Jolina, lalo siya gumanda, lalo siya sume-sexy. Pero ganoon pa rin siya, madaling bolahin,” he quipped, making Jolina laugh.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGFt_8WSzES/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A6952065.200000048%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="665" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" 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 two, also known as the MarJo love team, attended an intimate screening of their film at the Kapamilya compound. They have been actively promoting the movie, with fellow celebrities, friends, and colleagues showing support.</p><p>“We are so thankful. Grabe yung naging suporta nila, grabe ‘yung pagmamahal, grabe ‘yung tulungan kasi mahirap magpalabas ng pelikula ngayon,” Marvin expressed. “Sa lahat po ng tumulong, marami pong salamat.”</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/2/18/melai-cantiveros-shows-support-for-jolina-magdangal-s-new-movie-grabe-ang-movie-na-to-0855" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Melai Cantiveros shows support for Jolina Magdangal’s new movie: ‘Grabe ang movie na &#x27;to’</u></strong></a></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGNztauyxjw/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A6897536.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="665" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" 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>Jolina also added, “Yung mga tumutulong din na kaibigan namin, katulad dito sa Star Magic, hindi lahat nakakapagbigay ng time pero nandito sila para makapanood. Very thankful kami sa lahat-lahat ng sumuporta.”</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/2/21/pbb-gen-11-ex-housemates-attend-special-screening-of-ex-ex-lovers-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: PBB Gen 11 ex-housemates attend special screening of &#x27;Ex Ex Lovers&#x27;</u></strong></a></div><p>In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Jolina revealed how much the audience’s reactions meant to her after more than three decades in the industry.</p><p>“Every day, hindi matatapos &#x27;yung araw nang hindi ako umiiyak. Hindi dahil sa movie... &#x27;yung reward kasi sa akin &#x27;yung reaction ng mga tao,&quot; she said. &quot;Hindi namin ine-expect na magiging ganun &#x27;yung tama sa mga tao, na parang may nabubuksan sa kanila.” </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/2/14/-ex-ex-lovers-gave-something-to-jolina-magdangal-in-her-30-years-in-the-industry-1320" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: &#x27;Ex Ex Lovers&#x27; gave something to Jolina Magdangal in her 30+ years in the industry</u></strong></a></div><p>“Nakausap namin sila, heart to heart. Hindi man ganun katagal, pero &#x27;yung marinig namin talaga kung ano &#x27;yung nararamdaman nila, ngayon lang nangyari ito sa akin sa 30-plus years sa industry,&quot; she added.  </p><p>With the excitement and overwhelming support for their reunion film, are Marvin and Jolina open to doing a project for television?</p><p>“Why not? Basta kami ni Labtim, mula nang natuloy itong dream project namin, basta okay ‘yung istorya, masaya ‘yung heart namin pareho, why not,” Jolina answered PUSH ABS-CBN.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGW_iEWz7vy/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A6813833.200000048%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" 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>“We always want to work with each other, but I guess finding the right material and finding the right project ang gusto namin,” Marvin added.</p><p>In an interview with Bianca Gonzalez, the two shared that they considered their fans&#x27; nostalgia when deciding on their reunion project.</p><p>“Nadoon yung kilig, that vibe that would want our audience our fans lalo na yung lumaki nung &#x27;90s. They’re actually looking for this kind of vibe–– ‘yung masaya lang na pelikula, very light,” Marvin shared.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/2/12/the-unexpected-beautiful-truths-marvin-and-jolina-learned-about-love-1113" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: The unexpected, beautiful truths Marvin and Jolina learned about love</u></strong></a></div><p><em>Ex Ex Lovers </em>is still showing in cinemas nationwide. Directed by JP Habac and produced by Antoinette Jadaone and Dan Villegas, the film also stars Loisa Andalio and JK Labajo.</p>

<p><b>Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin share their thoughts on how they have evolved as co-actors. </b></p>

Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin share their thoughts on how they have evolved as co-actors.