We got to Pampanga at about 9AM, and were met by Heart's road manager, Ms. Karen Villalon. She had a wide smile on her face as she walked us to Heart's tent, so that helped ease some of my worries. I remember thinking that if I couldn't talk to her, then at least I'd have someone friendly to course my concerns through. When we walked into the tent, we saw Heart getting her makeup done and munching on some fruit. She introduced us to the director and asked us if we've already had breakfast. She seemed friendlier than I remember, but I wasn't going to be swayed so easily.

Throughout the course of the day, Tony Toni, out photographer Dairy, and I got to know Heart better. She'd join us every time she finished a take, and she'd always have some story to share. But no matter how big a star she is, it was never a one-sided conversation. She listened to the stuff we'd tell her about our lives, and even offered advice about things she learned from her own experiences. Heart remained very candid, and joked around with Tony Toni while he took on his task of being her personal assistant for a day. What I initially thought would be a bad day turned into one of those holidays where I didn't mind working at all.

The shoot was a success, and the trip back to Manila was spent discussing how much fun we had on the Full House set. Before we left, I remember telling Heart about what I thought of her before. She said she was well aware of what's been said about her, and that she was even named Most Hated Local Celebrity by a radio station in the past. Things were different then. Now, you can tell she has come into her own, and that her experiences have made her a better person. The three stars (Heart Evangelista, Daiana Menezes, and cover girl Maja Salvador) we picked for this month's Boys' Night Out feature are truly Cosmo girls in their own right.