The December air got sweeter as reel-to-real-life couple Nadech Kugimiya and Yaya Sperbund came to Manila to meet their fans for the first time!

Nadech and Yaya gathered followers from all around the Philippines and other countries, including Thai fans who traveled to the country to take part in the couple’s first fan meeting event in the Philippines together last December 4 at the New Frontier Theater.

The two Thai stars kicked off the night with a lovely duet of “Way Back into Love” from Music and Lyrics, a 2007 romantic comedy film. With the largest smiles, they conveyed their joy at finally seeing their followers during a fan meeting event. They then made certain that everyone in the crowd left with fond memories as they took the stage for their individual solo performances.

Nadech and Yaya also allowed the audience to get to know them better as individuals and as a pair. They gamely played games, answered fan questions, and granted wishes. They also bravely accepted the consequences, which included eating polvoron and Jollibee and doing a sexy dance.

The cheers resonated loudly throughout the New Frontier Theater, indicating the audience’s undying support and affection for the pair.

Nadech acknowledged the love with gratitude. “I just want to say thank you to all of you here. I’m so excited to be here and see our fans. I’ve been working a lot. I’ve been seeing so many fans in my country, but I never have the chance to see overseas fans. I think our Filipino fans are solid fans, I feel that strong bond. You guys, everyone here today…you guys present here, it means so much to us,” he said.

Meeting their local supporters was likewise considered an honor by Yaya. “It’s such an honor to be here and share this wonderful night with you guys. I hope you get to see each other more and more. Again, thank you so much for this amazing night. Maraming salamat!”

Yaya and the fans came together to give Nadech an early birthday celebration with a cake and a birthday song. The actor will turn 30 years old on December 17. Nadech and Yaya also arranged a fantastic surprise for their Filipino admirers, serenading them with a beautiful performance of Yeng Constantino’s “Ikaw” while dressed in Filipiniana and barong.

It was a fan meeting filled with wonderful memories for both the Thai stars and their followers as they enthusiastically reciprocated each other’s support.

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The Nadech and Yaya 1st Meet & Live was presented by Neuwave Events & Productions. Special thanks to Neuwave Events & Productions for the invite to the event.