Kapuso actor Paolo Contis has chosen to respond with calm restraint following the controversial statement made by his former partner, Yen Santos. After Yen described their past relationship as a “nightmare” and apologized to those she may have hurt, Paolo responded briefly but meaningfully.
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In a report by entertainment columnist Gorgy Rula for Pilipino Star Ngayon, Paolo reportedly said only one word when asked about Yen’s tell-all vlog: “Hamona!”—a colloquial expression meaning “Let it be.” According to Rula, Paolo will no longer issue any further statements—not out of lack of words, but simply because he doesn’t want to prolong the issue.
Rula also noted that while Yen had her own traumas even before their relationship began, Paolo also endured struggles—especially with constant scrutiny on social media. The actor, however, reportedly does not regret being with Yen, seeing it instead as a chapter of love and life.
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The former couple’s relationship had long been a topic of public interest. Their closeness came under the spotlight in 2021, shortly after Paolo’s split with former partner LJ Reyes was confirmed. Photos and videos of Paolo and Yen spotted together in Baguio soon surfaced, sparking intense public reaction. Both were heavily criticized, with Yen taking the brunt of the backlash.
In 2025, however, Yen has begun shedding light on her past through her own words. In a YouTube vlog, she called the end of their relationship a “blessing” and described it as waking up from a nightmare—without directly naming Paolo, though the implication was clear.
Paolo Contis, a veteran GMA actor, has been in the industry since his child star days on ABS-CBN. Known for his range in both drama and comedy, his personal life—especially his high-profile relationships with LJ Reyes and later Yen Santos—has kept him a constant subject in entertainment headlines. Yen, meanwhile, gained recognition for her acting projects such as A Faraway Land, where her connection with Paolo reportedly began.