In an interview with YES! Magazine back in 2010 for the very first time they open up how much they love eachother.
Marian: Gaano ko sya kamahal? Sabihin na lang natin na kung kaya ko ibigay sa kanya ang kamay ko–di ba ganoon ang kasabihn?–ibibigay ko na kamay yong kamay ko,Lahat ng parte na katawan ko, ibibigay ko sa kanya–para sa kanya
Dong: Pag binigay nya yung buong katawan nya, kamay nya–isosoli ko sa kanya.Ibibigay ko yong kaluluwa ko…
And here are some of their kilig interview.
Since they discovered these glowing feelings for each other, the couple have wasted no time in showering each other with acts of sweetness and kindness.
Marian: “Pagmulat ng mata niya, ako ang una n’yang tatawagan. Ako, pagmulat ng mata ko, siya ang una kong tatawagan to say, ‘Good morning, I love you!’ Naks!”
The actress admits that, more often than not, she would be the first to say those three magic words.
Marian: “Ako kasi, never akong magsasabi sa isang tao ng ‘I love you’ nang hindi ko mini-mean. Once na sinabi ko sa ‘yo ‘I love you’, ibig sabihin no’n, totoo. Kahit every day ko sabihin sa ‘yo ‘yan, mini-mean ko ‘yan.”
And how often does she say it to him?
Marian: “Not every day…Every minute!”
Catching herself revealing more than she normally would in other interviews, the actress gives out a hearty laugh. Dingdong, who has been quiet and behaved, can’t help but smile.
Turning serious, Marian tells YES! that she doesn’t need a special occasion or moment for her to say what she’s feeling.
Marian: “Kahit ‘yong walang kuwenta na, ‘Oy, kailangan daw i-pick-up ‘yong gano’n…I love you.’ ‘Oy, ganito-gano’n, ha? I love you.’ ‘A, hindi-hindi. I love you.’ Minsan nga nasa set lang ako, text na lang ako sa kanya: ‘Miss you. Kiss.’ Alam ko malambing ako talaga, showy talaga ako, pero pagdating sa kanya, makulitan ka man sa akin, bahala ka, ite-text kita. Iyong mga ‘hug-hug, kiss-kiss.’ Hahaha!”
Dingdong may be one of the sexiest men on earth but inside that buffed bod lies a true romantic. Marian reveals that the hunk also has his own cheesy texts.
Marian: “May version din siya, pero hindi ko na sasabihin. Hahaha!”
With much prodding from us, Dingdong gives in.
Dong: “Hug tight!’ ‘Love mwah much!’ Tama na! Hahaha!”
Besides being vocal about their feelings, the couple also express their affection through actions.
Marian: “Hindi kami papayag na kami magkita sa isang araw. Ke puyat siya, ke puyat ako, magkikita pa rin kami. Katulad niyan, kahapon, umaga na ako umuwi ng taping. Daan lang siya sa bahay, kakain, kuwentuhan…’Sige, rest ka na.’ Pagpapahingahin na niya ako, uwi na siya.”
Their friendship may have started with constant “asaran” but now that they find each other “special”, the couple hardly fight.
Marian: “Bihirang-bihira lang siyang magalit, kasi mahaba ang pasensiya n’ya. Lalo’t nakilala niya na makulit talaga ako, mahaba ang pasensiya niya. Pero once na naanting mo na ang pasensiya niya, unang step niyan, nanlalaki na ‘yong mata niya…Pag gumano’n na siya, ‘Tama na, enough,’ tako na ako no’n. Gano’n lang, pero sobrang bihira.”
7 years after their interview, now they have the most adorable baby in our eyes. Baby Zia.