John Lloyd on having a baby: I'm ready

MANILA, Philippines – John Lloyd Cruz admitted that he is ready to be a father if given the chance.

"I think I'm ready kung anak lang ang pag-uusapan," John Lloyd told members of the press on Saturday during a set visit in his upcoming movie.

John Lloyd stars with Jennylyn Mercado in Star Cinema's "Just the 3 of Us." In the movie, the character of John Lloyd impregnates the character of Jennylyn.

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The actor, however, clarified that he is not yet ready to have a family of his own.

"Okay na ako magkaanak, not necessarily magkaasawa, magkapamilya kung may lalapit at sasabihin sa akin 'yon kahit na imposible sa paningin ko or sa pananaw ko... kaya ko na tanggapin," John Lloyd said.

This is the first time that John Lloyd will be working with Jennylyn, a home-grown GMA-7 star. John Lloyd earlier admitted that he had been "dying" to work with the actress.

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The romantic-comedy film, directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, will be in cinemas on April 27. — Patricia Lourdes Viray