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Wilbert Ross says viral airport gesture 'shouldn't be romanticized'

Published Jul 7, 2026 01:10 pm
Wilbert Ross (Facebook)
Wilbert Ross (Facebook)

Wilbert Ross recently opened up about the story behind the viral video showing him helping an elderly woman at an airport.

The actor-singer admitted he was embarrassed by the attention the clip received on social media, saying his gesture was simply an instinctive act of kindness, something he believes many Filipinos would have done.

"I think hindi siya dapat i-romanticize kasi alam ko naman na ang mga Pilipino, matulungin talaga. Hindi lang nabi-video-han o hindi sila artista," he told us during the launch of his signature perfume brand, Strato. "So I think, ito, hindi na dapat gawing parang special na tumulong ako. Kasi alam ko, madami talaga ang gumagawa nang ganoon. Na-timingan lang na na-video-han ako."

Wilbert went on to share with us a glimpse of how he celebrated his birthday in his hometown last month.
"Dito na po kasi ako sa Manila ngayon, so parang gusto ko naman po yung bumalik ako kung saan ako nagsimula. The usual birthday lang naman siya kasama ko po yung family ko and even yung mga friends ko nung high school," Wilbert said.
Instead of having a party typical of a celebrity, Wilbert chose to keep things simple. 
"It's good na laging ganun lang kasi para ma-look back ko kung saan ako nanggaling, sino yung mga nakasama ko and yung mga naniwala sa akin from the start. Kaya nga gusto ko po kapag nauwi ako ng Davao, hindi ako si Wilbert Ross," he explained.
Preparation for his Anniversary concert
Celebrating a decade in show business, Wilbert couldn't help but get excited for his upcoming concert on July 27 and 28 at the New Frontier Theater.

Despite his busy schedule, Wilbert puts in actual time and effort to make the series of concerts special.
"Sinisiksik ko na po lahat kasi may taping kami ngayon para sa 'Love U Lots,' so may mga araw na magkasunod. And then, in between rest days, dun ko po ginagawa yung voice lessons, band rehearsals, dance rehearsals."
Surprisingly, he still finds time for a bit of leisure. “Meron din po isinisingit minsan na basketball practice. Like, after this po, diretso ako sa basketball practice."
Wilbert insisted that it is for his mental and physical well-being.
“Siyempre hindi ko po puwedeng pabayaan yung katawan ko," he said.
And he wakes up early, too.
"Dun ko isinisingit yung workout ko. 4 AM, 5 AM, depende po sa schedule.”
It's a demanding routine, but one Wilbert embraces as he balances concert preparations, taping commitments and personal well-being, all in pursuit of delivering his best whenever he steps onstage.

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