BarDa, MaThon break down creation, popularity of love teams

MANILA, Philippines — The current in demand pairings of BarDa's Barbie Forteza and David Licauco and MaThon's Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings sat down to discuss the popularity of love teams in the Philippines.

The two love teams appeared on the third episode of Netflix Philippines' Bida/Bida series which began with an exchange of iconic scenes from their respective projects in a makeshift elevator.

Maris shared her experience in a previous love team that bleeded into reality to which Barbie teased involved the creation of songs, likely referencing the shortlived pairing of Maris with Inigo Pascual.

Anthony also briefly talked about his sole previous love team experience with Daniela Stranner, reiterating something Maris said that now he's more mature so the current pairing is lighter and more fun to act around.

David said he had to improve his acting in order to keep up with Barbie, quipping he isn't as late anymore compared to before because he takes others' time into consideration.

Barbie admitted being in several love teams already, smiling when she pointed out her pairing with Jak Roberto turned into a real relationship, but noted each was a different experience every time.

One takeaway Barbie had from being in love teams is that friendship that is formed, "Nag-work kayo together, nakaka-gain ka ng friend. 'Pag puyatan, paguran, mahirap na eksena, siya lang kasama mo so 'pag okay kayo together, mas gumagaan ka kahit papaano."

The pairings then discussed the differences and similarities of where each love team grew in popularity, "Maria Clara at Ibarra" for BarDa and "Can't Buy Me Love" for MaThon, before going into a "dance break."

Maris shared feeling the MaThon love team would be successful early on shooting their "Can't Buy Me Love" scenes, admitting she didn't expect the pairing would grow to immense levels of popularity.

Barbie, who had worked with David before "Maria Clara at Ibarra," chipped in there were major changes in their dynamic because of their opposite personalities.

Maris said she finds it easy to both make people laugh and "kilig," and that flirting with your love team partner is necessary for a pairing to work.

Barbie agreed with Maris