In a surprising and heartfelt revelation, John Rendez has finally confessed that he fell in love with Superstar Nora Aunor (also known as Ate Guy) — despite her past statements denying any romantic involvement between them.

This revelation has reignited long-standing rumors surrounding the true nature of their relationship, which for years has been shrouded in mystery and speculation.

💬 “Yes, I was in love with her…”

In a recent interview, John opened up for the first time, saying:

“We were never official, but yes… I was in love with Ate Guy. I have no regrets.”

He explained that although they never labeled their bond, there was a deep emotional connection that, for him, went beyond friendship.

😢 Nora Aunor’s Past Statement: “There was never a relationship.”

Over the years, Nora Aunor has been consistent in denying any romantic ties with John Rendez.

“We were just friends. No courtship, no romantic relationship,” she said in earlier interviews.

But according to John, Ate Guy chose silence and dignity — and he never pressured her to define what they had. Now, he says, he’s speaking up not for attention, but simply to be emotionally free.

💔 Unrequited, But Still Real

“Not all love needs to be returned for it to be real,” John said.
“Sometimes, it’s enough that you loved — even if they didn’t love you back.”

His honesty and emotional maturity drew praise from many fans, especially for respecting Nora’s version of their story while staying true to his own feelings.

💬 Public Reactions: Mixed, But Moved

“No wonder he was so loyal back then — it wasn’t just friendship.”

“Some love stories don’t need a happy ending to be meaningful.”

“Respect to both — for being honest in their own ways.”

🎬 A Silent Love Behind the Spotlight

Behind the music, movies, and friendship that spanned years, it turns out there was an unspoken love — quiet, one-sided, but deeply sincere.

“Sometimes, the love that never happened is the one that stays in the heart the longest.”

John Rendez reveals choosing Nora Aunor over his wife: “She’s just my wife, Ate Guy is my Ate Guy.”
John insists there is nothing romantic going on between him and the Superstar.
Who is John Rendez in the life of Superstar Nora Aunor?

The rapper-actor’s name has long been linked to the actress, but until now it is still unclear to many what the true status of their relationship is or whether they are just friends.

At the launch of John’s comeback album, Metaldog/There Can Only Be One, last Friday, October 12, at Dulcinea restaurant in Tomas Morato, Quezon City, John answered all the issues about him and Ate Guy.

What is the status of his relationship with Nora?

John’s response, “She’s very, very important part of my life.

“She’s my best friend, I’m her guardian.

“I guess, that’s my leader, eh, I’m just a protégé, eh… I’m just a bodyguard if possible, eh.

“In that way, I’ve gotten to know her.

“I see how people respect her, some people use her. Me, I don’t want to use her.

“I was there in the lowest part of her life, I was there beside her. I’m always there as a friend.

“There’s no romantic or anything, you know, I’m clumsy because—very, very clumsy. I admit it, eh.”

THE GUARDIAN. How will he describe being his “guardian” to Nora?

“I’ve done the work, e. I’ve been there…

“During the negative issues about her, I was there for her, to accompany her.

“She’s very affected but I am there consoling her.

“I was there as a person myself for Ate Guy.”

As a guardian, what does John do to protect Nora?

“What is the job of a dog, for example German Shepherd or pitbull, you know, I am there to watch over her or make her laugh, make her have fun in her life.”

ATE GUY OVER HIS WIFE. Tell us something about yourself? Do you have a family? Wife? Children? John confessed, “I do have my family… I’m stupid, eh.

“My wife left me. We got divorced.

“I have a child, 16 years old, she’s with me. My child is with my mommy.”

Does his wife leaving him have anything to do with anything between him and Nora?

John replied, “No, but I just really don’t like him disrespecting Ate Guy.

“Ate Guy is Ate Guy.

“He’s just my wife, Ate Guy is my Ate Guy.”

Were she and Ate Guy friends before she and her husband separated?

“No, Ate Guy was my friend first.

“And then later on, I got married. But this person, ‘blah blah blah’ to Ate Guy.

“I told my wife, ‘Don’t be like that, Ate Guy, I’m just your wife, ha. Respect my friends, especially Ate Guy. If you can’t do that, we can’t be together.’”

TWENTY YEARS. For the record, how long have Nora and I been friends?

“I debuted with them when I was twenty-one years old, I’m forty-one years old now.

“So Ate Guy and I have been friends for more than twenty years.

“It’s good that Ate Guy never gets tired of me, no?”

How did their friendship start?

“I was a DJ in Subway and she was looking for a talent to do the movie of Pacita M [1991] with Director Elwood Perez.

“And there was a Saudi guy as the financer on that movie, I guess…

“Well, that guy was pretty rude, he was rude to Ate Guy.

“So, I asked Ate Guy, I said, ‘Do you want me to hire him?’

“Ate Guy said, ‘Don’t! Don’t! Don’t!’

“That was the start of my being Ate Guy’s guardian.”

How does he describe Ate Guy as a friend?

“She’s a very, very, very good person, the best!

“She’s very kind. People should really respect her.

“She will give you her last penny. She’s not a selfish person.”

MORE THAN FRIENDS? What is John’s reaction to the rumors that he and the Superstar are more than just friends?

“What?! What?! That’s my reaction. C’mon!

“That’s Ate Guy, who am I?

“She’s a good friend of mine. There’s nothing more than that.”

In the more than twenty years that she and Nora have been friends, hasn’t she fallen for the actress?

John said, “I don’t have feelings, eh. I’m a very professional person.

“I’m not that kind of person that you think na blah blah blah….

“I’m very professional. If I say something, I wanna stick to it.

“I’m American style because I am. I’m not very into feelings-feelings, eh.”

How did they click as friends?

“I don’t even know, eh!” John laughed.

“Maybe I have a mindset that that person is different. I respect her as a person.”

JOHN’S ALBUM. Was Ate Guy a big factor in John’s new album?

“Ate Guy is always there, but honestly, I can’t write when he’s there.

“Because she’s Dragon for Chinese astrology and I’m a Dog.

“If you really look at it, we’re not compatible as friends—we’re opposites, we’re enemies.”

What was Ate Guy’s participation in his album?

“Ate Guy is my manager, I won’t do anything big without her approval out of respect for her.”

How did Ate Guy support him on this album?

How did they click as friends?

“I don’t even know, eh!” John laughed.

“Maybe I have a mindset that that person is different. I respect her as a person.”

JOHN’S ALBUM. Was Ate Guy a big factor in John making his new album?

“Ate Guy is always there, but to be honest, I can’t write when he’s there.

“Because she’s a Dragon for Chinese astrology and I’m a Dog.

“If you really look at it, we’re not compatible as friends—we’re opposites, we’re enemies.”

What was Ate Guy’s participation in his album?

“Ate Guy is my manager, I won’t do anything big without her approval out of respect for her.”

How did Ate Guy support him on this album?

“By her being the Superstar, that for me is good enough.”

Now that he’s returning to showbiz, is he ready for the intrigue?

“I just don’t know… I hope so. I will face the tough game!” said John.