Gerald Anderson said that his most memorable gifts for his recent 21st birthday, (March 7) were those given by on screen partner Kim Chiu, which included a golf cart and a Louis Vuitton bag. “Binigyan ako ng golf cart. Binigyan (din) ako ng LV bag na napakaganda pero hindi ko gagamitin kasi ire-reserve ko. Idi-display ko na lang kasi sayang, napakaganda,” the young actor joked at the press conference of his new endorsement Payless Pancit Shanghai, together with Kim, last March 11.
Aside from her generous gifts, Kim also made Gerald’s birthday really special when she organized a small party at Gerald’s house which was attended by their celebrity friends like Rayver Cruz, Matt Evans and Jay-R Siaboc, to name a few. Gerald said that he expected a party but was still surprised with the efforts that Kim exerted to take care of everything at the party. “Nagset-up siya ng karaoke, kulang na lang clowns. Sobrang ganda talaga,” Gerald humored.
As for her gifts to Gerald, Kim explained that she just wanted to return Gerald the favor when the Fil-American actor gave her a pink car for her 18th birthday. “Siyempre 21 na siya, parang wala pa akong pamalit na regalo dun sa pink na sasakyan, sobrang ibang gift ‘yon,” justified Kim. “Sabi ko mag-iisip nga ako, debut niya rin, eh. ‘Yun na lang (ang naisip ko) kasi lagi siyang umiikot sa village nila na naka-motor para maiba naman golf cart naman kahit wala sa golf course.”
When asked about her birthday wish for her leading man, Kim said, “Wish ko sa kanya good health kasi sobrang busy niya and siyempre sana hindi siya magbago dahil ‘yun ang minahal sa kanya. Sobrang bait niya.”
On his actual birthday, Gerald made it memorable when he decided to spend it with children with cancer last Sunday. He said that the experience taught him to be grateful for the blessings coming his way. “’Yung materyal na bagay hindi naman talaga importante. If you’re blessed, try to bless other people. Kung kaya mong gawin, work hard, receive hard, share hard,” he explained. Gerald said that the experience made him realize that life should not be taken for granted and that one should enjoy life.
Aside from the teleserye Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo, Gerald is also included in the next offering of Your Song Presents Isla, where he got the chance to work with Pinoy Big Brother Double Up ex-housemates.
by Bernie Franco