Grace Lee thrilled to meet Aquino family

Sunday, February 12, 2012

TELEVISION host Grace Lee admitted that she was thrilled to meet President Benigno Aquino III’s family but is flattered to hear kind words from the President’s sisters.

"I was nervous, but they made me feel very welcome and comfortable right away. They're very grounded, humble people and I'm very flattered that they had wonderful words to say about me," she said.

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Grace was recently introduced by the President to his family, and the Aquino siblings, especially Ballsy Cruz, had only kinds words to describe her, said Queen of All Media Kris Aquino in an exclusive “The Buzz” interview.

Kris said, though, that she was not around when the President introduced the television personality, but she's looking forward to meeting Grace.

Grace, for her part, said she is hoping to meet Kris soon.

The 29-year-old also described the President as very sweet, considerate and a true gentleman. She added he is one aspect of her life that makes her happy now.

Although she received barrage of media attention, Grace prefers to keep her relationship with the President private.

"Hopefully, people can accept what we have now and just let us grow this relationship for now. When we're ready, I'm sure people will find out eventually," she said.

She also clarified reports that she's enjoying the attention given to her by the local press.

Grace said she will continue being polite to everyone and hopefully, people won't try to give meaning on it.

"I'm sure people will say that about me, but as long as my family and the people I love around me believe and know who I am, I can live with myself," she said.

"I'm in this industry. I'm in this business. So, hindi maiiwasan yun. I try to accommodate and be polite to everyone as much as I can and I hope that my politeness will not be used against me," Grace added.

She also dismissed reports that the President offered her security to ensure her safety.

"The President never offered me PSG (Presidential Security Group). No one around him offered me security, and first of all, there's no reason to give me security,” she said.

When asked what their plans are for Valentine's Day, Grace said she doesn't know what will happen on the 14th.

"As we know naman, things happen. The schedule of the President, you can't predict the next hour. I don't know what’s going to happen," she said. (Sunnex)