In a delightful revelation on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” Rica Peralejo shared that she once dated her former loveteam partner, Red Sternberg, but the relationship amusingly lasted only one day. Rica’s candid confession sparked both humor and intrigue as she discussed the brief romantic encounter.
During the interview, Rica explained that the short-lived relationship stemmed from hesitation due to her young age and her family’s concerns about the pairing. “I think because I was very young, and they felt Red was already a bit mature for me, I got scared. So, the next day, I took it back,” she laughingly told host Boy Abunda.
Rica’s light-hearted approach to recalling the incident underscored her mature perspective on past relationships. She humorously noted that if she were in Red’s position, she would have been frustrated, reflecting on her indecision with a mix of amusement and regret, “Whenever I go back to that memory, I’m like, it’s so annoying, if I were the guy, like, ‘What are you doing, make up your mind.'”
The actress also touched on maintaining a friendly rapport with Red and other past acquaintances from their “T.G.I.S.” days, mentioning that they still keep in touch via group chats. Despite the fleeting nature of their romantic connection, it remains a fond and laughable memory between the two, illustrating Rica’s lighthearted and reflective attitude towards her journey in life and love.
Currently, Rica is happily married to Joseph Bonifacio, a pastor, with whom she has two children, highlighting her settled and contented personal life away from the youthful dramas of her earlier acting days.