Ai-Ai delas Alas admits two-week bout with Bell’s Palsy

Some people may frown at Ai-Ai delas Alas and boyfriend Gerald Sibayan’s May-December relationship, but the comedienne shared that their 30-year-age gap is not a problem at all.

Gerald is a 20-year-old student and badminton player, while Ai-Ai just turned 50 last Tuesday, November 11.

Divine providence

“Siguro divine providence. Hindi ko alam kung paano kami nagji-jive sa age gap namin. Siguro totoo iyon na age doesn’t matter. Siguro kapag talagang ibinigay sa iyo , andoon eh. Hindi mo ma-explain. Kahit nga ako nagtataka kung paano kami nagkakasundo,” Ai-Ai said at the press conference of “Past Tense,” her newest movie with Kim Chiu and Xian Lim.

Her boyfriend seems to be mature for his age and would rather stay home and play badminton than go out.

No gimmicks

“Hindi siya gumugimik eh, iyon ang maganda. Ayaw niya ng ganoon. Sports lang talaga. Minsan kapag nagpapatugtog ako ng EDM, (sabi niya), ‘Pakihinaan, sumasakit ang ulo ko.’ Na-create siya siguro ni Lord ng ganoon para terno kami. Hindi lumalabas iyon. Tulog, La Salle, badminton, ganoon lang,” Ai Ai added.

Her children support Ai Ai’s relationship with Gerald.

“Sinabi ko sa sarili ko na chill na lang ako. I-enjoy ko lahat ng pinagpaguran ko. Kaya ang sarap pala magkaroon ng peace,” she said.

Forced break

The Kapamilya star also revealed Bell’s Palsy kept her from shooting “Past Tense” for two weeks.

“Praise God, ang Bell’s Palsy, two weeks lang sa akin binigay ni Lord. Para makapahinga ako siguro sa mga naglalabasang mga balita, kaya thank you po.”

“Past Tense” is Ai Ai’s reunion movie with Kim and Xian after “My Binondo Girl.”

“Mahal ko sila para mahal din ako ng fans nila. Siyempre kaya sila ang the best for me. Kapag nagworld trending na ang ibang love teams (sa Twitter), mamahalin ko din sila. Pero ngayon sila muna, kasi sila yung napakaraming fans,” Ai-Ai joked about her relationship with Kim and Xian.

“Past Tense” centers on the colorful life of Bhe (Ai Ai), who wakes up from a 20-year coma and gets the chance to correct past mistakes. The romantic comedy, directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar, opens in cinemas on Wednesday, November 26 as part of Star Cinema’s 20th anniversary celebration.