One of the most popular and sought-after teen actors today James Reid admitted that he has yet to meet his showbiz rival, young actor and heartthrob Daniel Padilla in person.
In an interview with ABS-CBN News, the “Talk Back And You’re Dead” star said he is happy to be on the cover of a magazine with Daniel Padilla although he has yet to meet him personally because their pictorial were separate.
“Nakita ko kahapon [‘yung cover]. Yeah, it’s great. I’m the cover with Daniel. Of course, all the fans are going crazy right now. But overall, I think it’s good for me. I’m really happy to be on the cover with Daniel Padilla,” he said.
The kapamilya stars were both featured on the front page of the entertainment magazine “Yes” on its latest issue “The Sexy Dozen.” The two were included in their list of the hottest males in local show business.
“We’re separate. But I’m looking forward to it. I’m sure eventually I’ll get to work with him. Surprisingly, we have been there (ABS-CBN) so much but we haven’t crossed paths,” he further said.
Although James Reid and Daniel Padilla were persistently being compared and pit against each other by their fans, the former “Pinoy Big Brother” winner said that he does not see any reason why he would not to get along with him.
Meanwhile, James Reid is currently busy for the shooting of his “Wansapanatym” mini-series “My App Boyfie” with Nadine Lustre. They are also gearing for the movie “Para Sa Hopeless Romantic” under Viva Films.