"My husband is a very secure person."
These were the words of Melai Cantiveros when asked if her husband, Jason Franciso, ever feels insecure about her fame.
"Hindi na siya nagsho-showbiz pero may commercial kami because meron siyang businesses. My husband is a very secure person kaya nga dati gusto niyang mag-security guard eh," she quipped in an interview with Karen Davila. "Oo gusto niya mag-security guard talaga bago siya pumasok sa PBB. Bago siya sa PBB nakapasa na siya sa security guard so PBB na lang."
Melai added that even when it comes to their finances, Jason has always been open and generous, never making her feel pressured about her earnings as an actress.
"Very secure ang husband ko... You know what my husband ever since pa lang I am proud to say talaga bago kami mag-marriage talagang very old school siya na [sabi niya], 'Ang pera ko ay pera natin. Ang pera mo, pera mo.' Wala talaga siyang pakiaalam sa pera ko pero ang pera niya pinipresent niya sa akin, ganito niya ginastos, binigay niya sa akin kasi sa aming dalawa talaga siya ang mahilig mag-invest. Matipid, hindi siya makatulog, kunwari may pera siya, i-invest niya talaga 'yan," she relayed.
In the same interview, the comedienne was also asked what they usually argue about.
"Ang pinagaawayan namin dati minsan may mga kaunting jealous-jealous, kaming dalawa siguro... Tapos at meron ding... mga pinagawayan naming mga ugali. And minsan kasi mahilig kasi siya makipag-kwentuhan 'yung antok na ako, [siya naman], 'Alam mo ga....' kasi hindi kami mahilig mag-cellphone.... kasi gusto namin 'pag kita namin sa bahay, may pagkwe-kwentuhan kami," she shared.
Melai remarked that through the years, they have both matured in their relationship. "Napunta na kami sa maturity," she said.
The Kapamilya star also remarked that Jason is her true love. "He is my true love in the sense that God gave Him to me," she remarked.
Back in October, Melai took to social media to reflect on her marriage, saying that putting God at the center has kept her relationship with Jason strong.
"In this love life of ours, God is the main character of our humble relationship 🙏🏼 , He is the center of attraction that's why we attract each [other]," she posted on her Instagram page.
She then quipped: "Even sometimes we [attack]? But at the end of the day we choose to [attack] in a love way 🤔😄😘 char char…🥰 hahahaha."
In a past interview with Ogie Diaz, Melai also discussed the secret to having a strong and happy marriage with Jason. "Understanding at respect, 'yun ang number one sa relasyon. Love, kahit ihuli mo na 'yun," she said.
"'Yung love 'yun ang opening remarks. Pero sa relasyon, para mag tagal, respect na at understanding. Intindihin mo. 'Sang katutak na intindi talaga," the television host added.
Melai also said that they will always choose each other. "Andun pa rin na pipiliin ang isa’t isa, kasi para sa mga bata. At para sa 'I do' namin sa simbahan," she stated.
Melai and Jason tied the knot on December 9, 2013, at the Holy Cross Parish in General Santos City. They now have to kids, Stela and Mela.