Manila Bulletin

Having the same sense of humor is key to the success of Solenn Heussaff’s relationsh­ip with husband Nico Bolzico

- By STEPHANIE MARIE BERNARDINO By NR RAMOS Opening up

Fans who follow Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico on Instagram know how hilarious the two are. Actually, it’s like watching a sitcom of sorts, but with added flavor.

Nico is a revelation, offering witty quips in his captions.

In one he said, “This is my shoot @solennheus­saff... Don’t steal my natural light!”

In another, he wrote: “Falling in love with you everyday! Except for Sundays, Sunday is football day!”

It’s no surprise he has gained his own following.

Solenn would often tease Nico about it, noting that his newfound fame has led to him being ambassador of a new membership superstore in Cebu.

“Sabi ko ‘Wow, ikaw na,’” Solenn said. “Minsan may mag te-text pa: ‘Hi, is this Solenn?’ Sabi ko, ‘Yes this is Solenn.’ ’Yun pala sasabihin lang na, ‘I

John Raspado has come a long way from being the wide-eyed probinsyan­o eager to soak in big city wonders. He made history as the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to win the Mr. Gay World title held recently in Madrid, Spain.

Additional­ly, he won Best in Swimwear, Best in Formal Wear, Mr. Gay World Closed Door Interview, Mr. Online Vote, and Mr. Social Media special awards.

In a recent phone interview, John just want to inquire kung sino ba ’yung manager ni Nico.’ So sabi ko na lang, ‘Ako ang manager – at busy siya.’”

She revealed some celebritie­s compliment his husband’s humor. said of his triumph, “Actually hanggang ngayon hindi pa siya nagsi-sink in sa akin. Sobrang overwhelmi­ng.”

“Hindi rin kasi siya naging madali and to actually go all the way, napakalaki­ng bagay talaga sa akin.”

He feels vindicated somehow, relating how he had to surmount numerous obstacles to get to where he is.

“Una na diyan kasi ’yung mga bashers, ’yung mga nagko-question sa kakayanan mo,” he shared. “Pasalamat na lang din ako na mas marami ang nagsu-support sa akin. Sa kanila ako humugot ng lakas.”

John grew up not realizing his true sexual nature.

He related, “Alam ko malambot ako kumilos kasi ’yun sabi ng mga tao sa akin pero hindi ko inisip na gay ako. Actually, nagka-girlfriend pa ako eh. ’Yung pinakamata­gal, four years.”

Only after graduating from college and moving to Manila that he fell in love with another man.

“Nagsimula lang naman ’yung sa pagkakaibi­gan, barkada, ganu’n, until I realized na

 ??  ?? JOHN RASPADO (Photo from Mr. Gay World official website)
JOHN RASPADO (Photo from Mr. Gay World official website)
 ??  ?? SOLENN AND husband Nico Bolzico (Instagram)
SOLENN AND husband Nico Bolzico (Instagram)

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