Before KathNiel became a thing, Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes were already a love team—one that involves helping one another and wishing genuine happiness for each other. Here are six of the friendship lessons we learned from their guest appearance at ABS-CBN's Magandang Buhay.
- You don't have to hit it off right away to end up as great friends.
Julia: "Hindi kami close sa Goin' Bulilit and may sarili kaming set of friends..."
Kathryn: "...So di ko in-expect na magiging ganon kami ka-close or na mag-click kaming dalawa."
- Keep the communication lines open.
Kathryn: "May group kami with ate Dimples Romana and yung isa naming writer, si Ate Danica. Kung gusto mo may sabihin na kahit walang sense, mag-message ka sa group. Kung gusto niyo i-bash yung isa't isa, doon din sa group."
- A true friend will understand you even if you don't verbalize your thoughts.
Julia: "Pumunta ako sa taping. Siguro sa sobrang kilala niya ako, bigla lang niya akong tinap sa likod, tapos ayun na nag-iyakan na kami."
- Be there for each other even if you're not physically together.
Julia: "Nasanay kami na kaming dalawa yung magkasama, so kilala na namin yung isa't isa. So 'pag may bagong project and nahihiya kami sa iba, nagte-text-an lang kaming dalawa."
- Celebrate each other's success.
Julia: "Nakaka-proud. Para akong ate niya... nakaka-senti in a way na makita na ang layo na ng narating ni Kath and ganon pa rin siya on- and off-cam."
- Have each other's best interests at heart.
Kathryn: "Sana mas matuto siyang mahalin yung sarili niya. Iniisip niya parati yung ibang tao. Minsan wala nang natitira sa kanya. Kailangan mo siya minsan i-remind na kailangan appreciate-in niya din sarili niya."
Watch the video to know more about their friendship:
What are you most thankful about your best friend?