MANILA, Philippines – Before taking on a daring role in the upcoming television series, “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw,” Queen of All Media Kris Aquino said she first told her sons, particularly James “Bimby” Yap Jr., about the new teleserye.

“In-explain ko sa kanya at sinabi ko sa kanya, ‘Honey, when it’s in front of the TV it’s pretend. So pag-pretend it’s okay lang.’ Okay siya doon, basta work,” Aquino said after the story conference for the new show.

Aquino has said she is willing to do kissing scenes with leading man Robin Padilla, especially now that her marriage to professional basketball player has been annulled.

“Ang mga maiinit na eksena, ‘wag kang mag-alala, pinaghahandaan ko ito,” Padilla told Aquino. “Pwede bang torrid na halikan? Love scene?”

“Sure! This is it,” Aquino gamely answered.

Padilla was romantically linked to Aquino 10 years ago but Padilla said his past with Aquino is not a big deal anymore since both of them have matured.

He also assured his wife, television host Mariel Rodriguez, that she has nothing to worry about.

Actress Anne Curtis completes the love triangle in the new TV show.

Aquino even joked that she will try to match the sexy scenes of Curtis in the blockbuster movie, “No Other Woman.”

“How far do you plan to go?” Curtis asked her, to which Aquino replied: “This is TV, so how far can you really go? Yung far na far hintayin na lang natin kasi may movie ako for that. Oh di ba? Akala mo ikaw lang.”

But Aquino said there will be limitations to such scenes since “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw” is a family drama, which also features child star Xyriel Manabat.

Aquino and Curtis were also treated to a surprise birthday party after the story conference. Aquino is celebrating her birthday on February 14 and Curtis on February 17.

They will start taping for this project on February 21.

Report from Marie Lozano, ABS-CBN News