source: abs-cbnnews.com

MANILA, Philippines – After her successful stint in “Maalaala Mo Kaya” last Saturday, actress Jessy Mendiola said she's all set for her upcoming series “Budoy,” wherein she will be paired with actor Gerald Anderson.

In an interview with “Showbiz News Ngayon,” Mendiola said she is excited to start taping the series.

“Kumpleto na po ang casting. Nag look-test na po kami tapos yung script po ginagawa na. So kumpleto na po talaga siya. Ang gagawin na lang po namin, rorolyo na kami tapos eere,” she said.

Mendiola said she is thankful for ABS-CBN’s trust to be Anderson’s newest leading lady. Mendiola was also all praises for his newest leading man.

“Mabait naman po si Gerald. Wala akong masasabi kay Gerald. Sa layo ng narating niya, parang yung level niya nandoon na tapos ganoon pa rin siya ka-humble. Nakatrabaho ko na po siya before sa 'Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo.' Parang hindi naman po siya nagbago,” she said.

Meanwhile, Mendiola said she is receiving hate messages from some fans of Anderson and actress Kim Chiu.

“Ngayon nga pa lang inaaway na ako eh sa Twitter, sa Facebook noong mga Kimerald. Pero naniniwala naman po ako na hindi lahat ng Kimerald ganoon ang ugali. Sobrang mahal lang po talaga nila si Kim at si Gerald na magkasama,” she said.

“Pero eventually matatanggap naman din nila kasi kung idol talaga nila si Gerald, kahit sinong ipares kay Gerald mamahalin nila katulad kay Kim,” Mendiola added.

Asked if there’s a possibility of having a deeper friendship with Anderson, Mendiola said: “Sa ASAP lang kami nagkikita ngayon tapos workshop. Nagtatawanan kami. We’ll see kung anong mayroong in store for us. Sa ngayon focus na lang po muna kami sa Budoy.”