Janella Salvador and Klea Pineda Address Rumors Amid Cinemalaya Media Conference

During the Cinemalaya media conference held on Wednesday, September 3, actresses Janella Salvador and Klea Pineda faced questions regarding their relationship status but chose to remain discreet. When asked directly about dating Pineda, Salvador gave an ambiguous reply, stating, "What you see is what you get." She firmly denied any role in Pineda's recent breakup with Katrice Kierulf, emphasizing, "To be clear, I am not involved in their separation. I am not the third party. I prefer to distance myself from that issue."

Pineda, who was visibly amused by the questions, responded with laughter. Her fellow actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith then playfully remarked, "Right now, we’re physically together." Pineda added, "Whatever you see online or elsewhere, that’s it. All I can say is we’re happy." Saliently, she urged fans to keep their focus on their upcoming project, saying, "Let’s focus on the film first."

The two leads, along with Curtis-Smith and Leanne Mamonong, star in the sapphic film "Open Endings," which is among the entries competing in this year’s Cinemalaya festival. The confirmed split between Pineda and Kierulf, after three years together, was announced in July 2025. Pineda had previously refuted claims that Salvador was a factor in their breakup.

This event marks an important moment as the actresses promote their new film while clarifying personal rumors, maintaining professionalism amidst persistent speculation.