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Watch That Signature KathNiel Chemistry Again In '2 Good 2 Be True'

After five years, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla are back with a new project that made local showbiz history as the first Philippine series to premiere and bro

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Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso

<p>The comeback series of <strong>Kathryn Bernardo</strong> and <strong>Daniel Padilla</strong>, <em><strong>2 Good 2 Be True</strong></em>, is finally here! The reel- and real-life couple made local showbiz history, as their much-awaited small screen comeback premiered on Friday, May 13, via <strong>Netflix</strong>.</p><div><br/></div><p>We’ve truly missed that signature KathNiel <em>kilig</em>! And despite the loveteam being <a href="https://metro.style/people/celebrities/kathryn-bernardo-daniel-padilla-kathniel-docu/31355" target="_blank">around for a decade now</a>, their chemistry is still unparalleled.    </p><div><br/></div><p>The <strong>ABS-CBN</strong> drama is the first Philippine series to premiere and broadcast current episodes on the streaming platform. </p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdf9YpchODl/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdf9YpchODl/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 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Although a “<em>mambubudol”</em> or swindler, Eloy has a big heart for his family, friends, and community.</p><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, <strong>“Asia’s Superstar” Kathryn Bernardo</strong> breathes life into the character of Alisson “Ali” Fajardo, a bubbly nurse who dreams of becoming a doctor. A “<em>raketera</em>” or someone who juggles different jobs, Ali also works as a personal nurse. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/c0ccea33-502e-41f8-8506-9f10f24a3fc2_279158755_1056680035057052_3178043206301341467_n.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/17c29bfd-ae75-409d-bfb7-e8e21e3a3fcf_279159756_1606817383026602_8917271947141453613_n.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/52526584-dfa6-4bf0-8826-c1020602383b_279201577_165538919233447_1916907551880098637_n.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Kathryn and Daniel, whose love team is being looked up to by both seasoned talents in showbiz and fresh faces alike, have grown so acclimatized to each other that each scene together only flows organically and fluidly without having to force their way into people’s hearts.</p><div><br/></div><p>Both stars reaped praises from the <em>2G2BT</em> cast members not only for their prowess in acting but also for the professionalism and pleasant personalities they remain to be known for through the years.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f74e2373-c606-4a0c-9b77-35bc5cdc61ed_279174755_164302509328257_919065214173301872_n.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/c1a64494-69f8-458f-acf5-a6fa52b622c4_279068871_398577925449133_7849177581300298866_n.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b57c12fa-39d0-4a25-8bd6-f73f7eeb464c_279098158_127997922945701_6951087533420644347_n.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>“They’re adults now. <em>Magka</em>-love team <em>pa rin</em>—sweet, sweet, sweet,” former Miss Universe <strong>Gloria Diaz</strong> (as Helena Agcaoili) says, following it with a tease. “<em>[Naka]kainggit</em>!” </p><div><br/></div><p>On the other hand, <strong>Ronaldo Valdez</strong> (as Lolo Hugo Agcaoili), who has witnessed firsthand the tandem’s warmth on set, shares: “<em>Kung tatanungin ako kung ano’ng kaibahan nitong</em> project <em>na ito sa mga nagawa ko nang iba</em>, <em>’yung</em> KathNniel—<em>’yun ang kaibahan</em>. <em>Naku</em>, <em>napaka</em>... <em>Ang babait niyang mga</em> <em>’yan</em>, <em>napaka</em>-sweet.” </p><div><br/></div><p>Actress <strong>Irma Adlawan</strong> (as Heart Borja) also talked about Daniel’s development throughout the decade. “The maturity has come in, truly,” she shares. Her keenness to work with the primetime actor is something that she announces with pride, too. “The scenes that we have done—me and Daniel—come very natural, and I love that. It doesn’t sound like we memorized it. It does not sound like it came from somebody else’s mouth but ours.”</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div class="youtube-iframe"><iframe width="400" height="345" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1K0ORsqK59Y" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Similarly, to talk about Kathryn’s humility despite her stardom, actor <strong>Cris Villanueva</strong> (as Captain Rosales) notes: “<em>Hindi mo ma</em>-<em>fi</em>-feel <em>na</em> superstar <em>siya kasi seryosong-seryoso siyang ginagawa</em> <em>’yung trabaho na pantay kayo</em>, <em>basta nasa</em> set, so I like that <em>kasi</em> when you’re an actor, you don’t feel intimidated or <em>parang mas mababa</em> <em>’yung</em> role <em>mo</em>. I like that very much with Kath.” </p><div><br/></div><p>Another powerhouse actress in the series, <strong>Gelli de Belen</strong> (who plays the role of Kathryn’s mom in the series, Margie Fajardo), has nothing but great things to say about Kathryn and Daniel: “They love their work. It’s all about the work. <em>Gusto nila kung ano’ng gagawin nila, maganda</em>. They’re very particular with that and <em>parang talagang ibinubuhos nila ang lahat-lahat nila sa trabaho</em>, and that’s why they’re still around,” she declares. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/2d7a2c36-be28-42e5-b944-3b4b4dcf71f2_246933518_922887348626833_9097157146525253048_n.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/0c260f68-1a8b-4c47-a5d8-c0fb04de751a_247042659_569641437624905_2951525576165174535_n.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Gelli recognized, too, how Kathryn evolved from the reserved type to the confident woman she currently is. “<em>Parang ang</em> shy <em>niya nu’ng una eh</em>, <em>pero ngayon</em>, she came out of her shell and <em>ang gaan niyang kasama</em>. <em>Ang gaan niyang ka-trabaho</em>.” </p><div><br/></div><p>Finally, as encapsulated by Romnick Sarmienta, he thinks that the duo has an essential ingredient behind their success and superstar status: “<em>Ako</em>, <em>sa tingin ko</em>, <em>isa lang naman ang dahilan para mamalagi at manatili ’yung pagsasama nila at ’yung pamamayagpag nila bilang</em> KathNiel: authenticity. It’s always the root of all things.”</p><div><br/></div><p>KathNiel was last seen in a <em>teleserye</em> together via <em><strong>La Luna Sangre</strong></em> which aired from June 2017-March 2018.</p><div><br/></div><p><em>2 Good 2 Be True</em> is produced by the <strong>RGE Drama Unit</strong> and directed by <strong>Mae Cruz-Alviar</strong><em>.</em> The cast also includes <strong>Smokey Manaloto</strong>, <strong>Matt Evans</strong>, <strong>Jenny Miller</strong>, <strong>Yves Flores</strong>, <strong>Pamu Pamorada</strong>,<strong> Gillian Vicencio</strong>, <strong>Kristel Fulgar</strong>, <strong>Bianca de Vera</strong>, and <strong>Alyssa Muhlach</strong>.</p><div><br/></div><p><em>Aside from Netflix, </em>2 Good 2 Be True<em> will also be aired on ABS-CBN platforms starting May 16: Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, Jeepney TV, TV5, iWantTFC, and TFC.</em></p><div><br/></div><p>Photos from <strong>@rgeunit</strong></p><div><br/></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>

After five years, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla are back with a new project that made local showbiz history as the first Philippine series to premiere and broadcast current episodes on Netflix 