Louise delos Reyes has bravely releaved what might raise the eyebrows of some people: She and boyfriend Jino live under one roof.

Louise delos Reyes

“C’mon, guys, mag-2020 na,” she said when told some fans might not agree with her decision.

Well, both come from conservative families themselves so living together was a tough call to make.

Louise considers their setup as sort of a “dry run” and “practical way of living.”

“Of course, nu’ng umpisa nagagalit si mama na ‘Ano ba yan, bakit may pumupuntang lalaki dito?’ Typical na nanay na ‘Louise, ano ba ginagawa mo sa buhay mo,'” she shared. “Noon kasi doon na siya nakatira sakin. So, nu’ng napansin na parang laging hindi siya umuuwi sa bahay nila, du’n na kami nagpaalam ng formal talaga.”

“Sa umpisa siyempre hindi sila (parents) agree. But later on, na-realize din nila na I have my own life at alam ko naman ‘yung ginagawa ko. Hindi naman ako ‘yung tipo na… oh mahal na mahal ko ‘yung boyfriend ko dapat magsama na kami. Kumbaga pinag-isipan at pinagplanuhan naming mabuti ‘to.”

The two work hard so they don’t ask for financial support from their parents, who are in the same village as the two.

Scene from ‘My Bakit List’

Despite their setup, Louise said she still believes in marriage though not it’ s not in the immediate for them.

How is she as partner?

“Not the jealous type,” she said. “I let him go out with friends.Ako din may sariling time para hindi din kami nagkakasawaan. Pinapabayaan ko siya sa trabaho niya although siyempre hindi naman ‘yung para wala na talagang pake. Mas lenient lang kumbaga.”

The 27-year-old noted she’s not encouraging others to have the same setup with their boyfriend or girlfriend.

“Ang masasabi ko lang kung nasa tamang edad ka na at alam mo na ginagaawa mo, desisyon mo yan.”

Message to her online bashers? Nah, she said.

“Kahit ano namang sabihin namin, meron at meron pa rin silang ire-react (smiles).”

Film, love team

On screen, Louise has a new partner.

She stars in “My Bakit List” alongside Filipino actor Ivan Padilla who’s done projects in the US.

Ivan, who is part of Netflix series “Lucifer,” is not new to local projects, having done “Maria” a few months back.

Although he’s already in Hollywood, landing roles in the Philippines is a dream come true for him.

Scene from ‘My Bakit List’

Bombarded with so much why’s in her life, Dess (Louise) embarks on a soul searching journey. Unknown to her, she is about to face the biggest why of her life when she accidentally bumps into Ejay (Ivan), her ex-boyfriend who left her without any explanation. Will this open a new chapter in their foiled relationship or will this just be a prelude to a second heartbreak? Will this answer all the why’s in her life or will it just create more questions in her mind?

Also in the cast is Prince Stefan.

Asked about the experience of working together, Ivan said he considers Louise a “method actress.”

Directed by Bona Fajardo, “My Bakit List” opens in cinemas on Dec. 11.