Love, it seems, has become the quiet engine behind the songs of James Reid. And according to the actor-singer himself, the muse behind many of those melodies is none other than his girlfriend, Issa Pressman.
In a recent interview, Reid admitted with disarming honesty that romance has slipped into nearly every line he writes these days.
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“Yes, all of them!” he said when asked if Pressman inspires his music. “I can’t help it. I think it’s the strongest emotion I have right now!”
Love is not just a passing theme but a steady rhythm in his life. Reid described his relationship with Pressman as an “incredible ride” that continues to grow stronger with time.
“Our relationship has been an incredible ride. The love is growing more and more every day, so that’s what I really write about. I guess most of it is inspired by her,” he said.
Two songs in particular sit close to his heart. Reid shared that he often dedicates “Pahinga” and “Blessed” to Pressman, tracks that echo the calm and gratitude he says he feels in their relationship.
The couple first went public with their romance in 2023, a development that drew plenty of attention. Yet for Reid, the formula that keeps their bond steady is surprisingly simple.
“Well, it’s something two people reach some time in their lives. Just choose each other every day!”
That philosophy also extends to how they deal with disagreements. Reid said they try not to let pride take the driver’s seat.
“I think I wrote it in one of my songs, ‘Pahinga.’ It contains the lyrics, ‘Ikaw ang mahalaga kaysa maging tama.’ Choosing each other over being right or over a fight. Just waking up and choosing each other every day.”
Support, it turns out, flows both ways. Reid shared that Pressman is closely involved even in the creative side of his work, often offering ideas about how he can approach his roles.
That encouragement comes as Reid prepares for his upcoming primetime drama Someone, Someday, where he will star opposite Kathryn Bernardo.
“That’s right! She is incredibly supportive. In fact, she comes up with a lot of ideas with my character and how I can make it work,” he said. “There’s no weirdness or anything. We’re all professionals. Acting is our job. We take it very seriously.”
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Fresh from his stint inside the famous house of Pinoy Big Brother, Heath Jornales recently spoke about his admiration for fellow housemate Caprice Cayetano, who emerged as the big winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0.
Asked about Cayetano, the young actor did not hold back his praise.
“I admire her so much. And I’m proud of her because she’s gone far already in her career. She’s simply great!” he said.
Inside the house, viewers often speculated about possible romantic sparks among the celebrity housemates. But when asked if he secretly had a crush on any of the female contestants, Jornales quickly cleared the air.
“Well, honestly, none!”
Still, fans have been busy pairing him with Cayetano online, turning the duo into a budding fan favorite. Jornales said he sees the enthusiasm as something positive.
“Actually, it’s nice. We can feel that our fanbase is growing. Everything that we did inside Bahay ni Kuya, I’m grateful that the fans liked it,” he said.
Adding to the buzz are reports that the two could soon appear together in a project, a development that has already stirred excitement among supporters.
“Yes! I’ve heard about it and it’s definitely a happy development. I was surprised at first though I really haven’t talked to my management yet about it. This early, I’m thrilled,” Jornales said.
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