After backlash over a Japan photo, Kiray Celis shares her side and reveals details about her star-studded entourage.
Kiray Celis addressed the controversy surrounding her and fiancé Stephan Estopia’s prenuptial shoot in Japan, which was recently sparked by a single photo. The image showed her sitting atop a vending machine, and some netizens claimed it was “disrespectful” or culturally inappropriate.
“Mayroon po tayong permission sa mga authority. Kaya, no harm done. Hindi po kailangan mag-worry. At sa mga Pilipino at OFW, lalo na sa mga taga-Japan, pasensya na po kayo. Pero hindi ni’yo po kailangang magalit. Tama na po ‘yan. Kasi wala pong naagrabyado o walang nagalit mismo noong nag-shoot po kami,” Celis said during a recent branch launch in Quezon City.
She admitted that the incident taught her a valuable lesson about being more mindful of her actions. “Iniisip ko kung ano ang aking lesson sa nangyari. Ito ay ang isipin muna kung ano yung mga gagawin mo. Kasi akala ko sa sarili ko wala lang ‘yon. Sa mga kaibigan ko wala lang. Pero sa ibang tao, talaga siyang big deal,” she shared.
Celis also apologized to anyone who may have felt upset and expressed her love for her supporters. “Kung gano’n naman po ang magiging pakalabasan, hindi ko kayo gagalitin at gagambalain. Kaya, very, very sorry. At ‘wag na kayo magalit. That’s for love, and I love you all.”
Wedding details take center stage
The actress also opened up about her upcoming wedding this December, giving fans an exciting glimpse of the celebration. Among the high-profile godparents are Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes, Sharon Cuneta, Vice Ganda, and Eugene Domingo.
Kiray admitted that she’s the more meticulous one in the couple when it comes to planning. “Ako iyong todong abala kasi ako yung maarte sa aming dalawa. Kahit sa damit niya, parang ako ‘gusto ko ito ang design ng damit mo.’ Maarte kasi ako, yung jowa ko sobrang bait talaga at ayokong maging pabigat.”
When asked about the wedding budget, she revealed, “Parang 500,000 lang sana. Parang sabi ko nga, ‘Ganito ba ikasal? Sana naging tomboy na lang ako.’ Oo, may mga kinakasal na tomboy pero hindi kasing arte naming mga babae. Iba ang damit sa reception, iba pa kapag nag-aayos pa lang, parang prep gown, iba pa ang gown sa church.”
Despite their careful planning, she admitted they are blessed with supportive friends and family. “Actually, iyung goal namin parang 500,000, pero sobra-sobrang dami ng nagmamahal sa amin. Sa mga ninong pa lang, ‘O kami na sasagot sa mga ano mo.’ Sobra sobra ang suwerte namin sa kanila.”
Kiray also teased the wedding theme for the godparents: “Siguro yung mga ninong ninang lang muna… SpongeBob ang theme, kulay yellow,” she said, laughing. “Pero ayaw kong ipagyabang ang wedding ko kasi baka sabihin ninyo chaka ang wedding ko. Baka ang taas ng expectations ninyo, lalo na CEO na rin ako, kaya deadma na lang ako.”
With the prenup shoot cleared and wedding plans in full swing, fans can’t wait to see the star-studded celebration come December.
Ako iyong todong abala kasi ako yung maarte sa aming dalawa. Kahit sa damit niya, parang ako ‘gusto ko ito ang design ng damit mo.’ Maarte kasi ako, yung jowa ko sobrang bait talaga at ayokong maging pabigat.
Kiray Celis
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