MANILA, Philippines – While local showbiz watchers were making a fuss about his jump to the Kapatid network, Derek Ramsay was having a grand time on a much-needed break. In fact, he’s had quite a memorable encounter with young American singer-actor Zac Efron during the former’s brief vacation in Australia.
Derek posted his photo with Zac, one of the stars of the hit US TV show/movie “High School Musical” and lead actor in the upcoming film “The Lucky One,” on his Twitter account last April 8. In a recent press conference, the Filipino-British actor shared how the meeting went.
"He’s a really cool guy, very down-to-earth. ‘Yong ano lang, maraming bodyguards… Kasama ko siya, naglaro kami ng golf… We had a lot of chit-chat, played golf, and it was a good day,” said Derek.
He likewise enthused that it was Zac who approached him first and commended his golf skills.
"Tapos sabi niya, ‘You kinda look familiar.’ Sabi ko, ‘No, you look familiar.’ I thought he was just being diplomatic and nice," he added.
Derek deemed that he might’ve looked familiar to Zac because of his former affiliation with Penshoppe, which reportedly tapped the latter as its endorser just recently.
"I used to be with the Penshoppe family so maybe he’s also seen pictures. I don’t know... wishful thinking," he related.
Overall, Derek found his Easter break in Australia a “relief.”
"I left the country with a smile on my face. Slightly wiped off because of the negative stuff. But then, all the positive stuff came in. Right now, wala namang negative na nangyayari na,” the actor said.
He even tweeted last April 9 about his return: “Back home! Tnx very much @mkim0739 tnx to everyone I met in Sydney.”
Derek signed a three-year exclusive contract with TV5 last April 10. For his initial assignment, Derek will host “The Amazing Race Philippines.”
article source: mb.com.ph
