Celebrity couple Chito Miranda and Neri Naig will celebrate their ninth anniversary in December.
As their godfather, I am proud to be part of their wonderful journey in life and love. I first saw Neri as a fledgling teen questor when she joined Star Circle Quest where I was one of the judges together with Ms. Gloria Diaz and direk Lauren Dyogi back in 2004. Time flies so fast and I am happy with what she has become as a loving wife and mother to her adorable kids.
“Ngayon natuto na ako na mas tama iyong palamig muna ng ulo. Maybe because I am a songwriter ‘pag emotional dapat capture the moment. Hindi pala dapat iyon kasi ‘pag nasa height of emotion magka-clash pero once it dies down, kalmado na kami. Natuto na ako na hintayin ko na lang siyang lumabas ng kuwarto.”Some of Neri’s multiple businesses include Neri’s Gourmet Tuyo, Amare La Cucina, Jeju Samgyupsal, Wais Home, Inc., Neri’s Cottage, The Hillside House, and ExtraordiNeri Salon, among others.
“Doon ako natuto sa kanya. Noong nag-aartista siyempre nasanay ako na may darating na trabaho, so gagastusin ko kung anong mayroon ako. Binibilang ko na agad. May utang na ako. Noong nakilala ko si Chito, nakita ko kung gaano siya ka-wais sa pera. Siya talaga ang nagturo sa akin on how to save money including insurance,” Neri related.
Having a smaller house or not owning a brand-new car does not mean you are unhappy. It only means that you are choosing to live a simpler lifestyle for yourself and your family. And this is what Chito and Neri are doing. Neri is known as the wais na misis, but are there times when she is not? “Kapag may sakit ang mga anak ko. Nakikita talaga doon ako nag-be-breakdown. Nanginginig ako,” she replied.
Neri revealed that the best decision she has ever made is falling in love with Chito. It has been almost nine years, but the couple’s love for each other continues to grow every day.Neri emotionally said, “Gusto ko mag-thank you kay Chito. Actually, lagi naman akong nagpapasalamat kay Chito kasi siya talaga iyong lakas ko, Tito Boy. Lagi kong sinasabi sa kanya, ‘Baby, be healthy kasi kung mawawala ka talagang totally hindi ko alam mangyayari sa akin.