Dingdong Dantes is a busy man. As an actor, director, entrepreneur, and current host of Family Feud, he’s got a lot on his plate. Lucky for us, we caught up him when he swung by the office to promote his Book Run, and got him to squeeze in some time to chat with WMN about off and onscreen love, actress Marian Rivera, and his plans for Valentine's Day.

By Karyl Coseto
Photo by Mitch Mauricio

When asked if he and Marian had plans for Valentine's, he looked away for a moment before shyly answering, “Nothing yet, because most probably, we’ll be spending it sa himpapawid..." Could it mean that they’re traveling abroad together? Let’s keep a close watch on showbiz headlines to find out!

Our next question got him thinking: What does he love about Marian? “Mahirap yun, a!" he exclaims, chuckling. We’re sure he had a difficult time narrowing the many things he loved about Marian down to just one, so we asked him for his top three: “Her sense of humor, fair complexion, and [I think she has] the total package."

So what’s a regular date like for these two celebrities? “[Just] driving around anywhere would be perfect," Dingdong shares.

And with all the recent news we’ve heard about their supposed official announcement as a couple, we just had to ask-why now? “We didn’t announce [anything] naman, we just answered questions," he explains. “It was really a question of how we felt about each other rather than labeling something. On our part, there wasn’t really an intention of announcing anything. In the end, the interpretation will always be with the reader."

While we’re not clear on the real status of their relationship, we’re sure they’re going to be spending a lot of time together as co-stars of an upcoming remake of the hit Korean drama, Endless Love.

“It’ll be a challenge acting with her again. Iba na yung level of concern ngayon because I care for her more. For now we just want to enjoy trips [and time together], sa pagbalik, saka na magse-seryoso sa trabaho."

Could we have asked for a better (or hotter) celebrity to interview for Valentines? We think not.