GGV Throwback: Angelica and John reveal how they became close friends through Banana Sundae

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Angelica Panganiban and John Prats shared how their friendship started – and it had something to do with Cristine Reyes’ powerful slap.In case you didn’t know, Angelica and John’s sister Camille Prats used to be a tandem during their child star days. Angelica and Camille were best friends and they shared numerous projects together both on TV and cinema. Thus, John knew Angelica as Camille’s friend. But there was no instant connection.“Kilala ko na siya siguro n’ung nagsimula ‘yung Ang TV pero sila ni Camille ‘yung close. Nag-o-overnight siya sa bahay. Alam mo ‘yung parang nakikita mo lang na kaibigan ni Camille na, ‘Uy, hi!’ Kasi para siyang patay na bata. Kaya siguro puro drama ‘yung ginawa niya n’ung kabataan niya kasi parang wala siyang personality n’un,” revealed John.Angelica joked, “Ibig sabihin lang n’un talagang bata pa lang ako, hindi ko naman talaga siya trip. Parang wala kaming pag-uusapan. Parang wala kaming something in common.”Things changed when they became co-stars in <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/bananasplit">Banana Split</a> (later <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/bananasundae">Banana Sundae</a>) in 2009. On her part, Angelica said she was drawn to John’s corny jokes. John, in turn, got comfortable with Angelica when he ran to her after getting slapped by their co-star Cristine Reyes for a gag. He recalled, “Sinampal ako kasama sa eksena. Sabi ko, ‘Ang lakas ah!’ Tapos umalis si Cristine. Sabi ko, ‘Angelica, sinampal ako, ang lakas… Gan’un ba talaga sa comedy, parang drama?’”She continued, “Sabi niya, ‘Normal ba ‘yun? Hindi naman ‘to MMK, ah.’ Sabi ko, hayaan mo na ganyan lang talaga si Cristine.” He butted in, “Nag-start na. Nagkwentuhan na kami.”Same thing happened to Zanjoe Marudo when he joined the show. “Susunod naman si Zanjoe, sampalan ulit. Nung nabasa ko, ‘Ay si Cristine ‘yung ilagay n’yo dito. Kaya niya ‘yan.’ Tapos sinampal din malakas. Lapit din si Zanjoe, ‘Bakit gan’un? Bakit ang lakas?’”“Unti-unti, nagiging kaibigan ko sila,” said Angelica.Check out their amusing revelations in the video!

Find out how a slapping scene on Banana Sundae started Angelica and John’s closeness!