MANILA — Screen peers since 2002 and one of the most popular "love teams" of the generation, Angel Locsin and Richard Gutierrez have witnessed milestones in each other's life, including their steps toward building their respective family.

Locsin, 35, and Gutierrez, 36, shared a rare glimpse of their relationship behind the cameras on Friday, as they took part in the live Facebook launch of "Regal Movies At Home."

Their 2006 film, "I Will Always Love You," is streaming for free on the social media platform under the Regal Films program.

In a half-hour video chat leading up to its premiere, Locsin and Gutierrez, along with a moderator, turned nostalgic as they recalled filming "I Will Always Love You" in San Francisco, as well as the beginnings of the "ChardGel" tandem.

The reminiscing touched on mischievous to heartfelt moments, like the "Click" cast angering their director Mac Alejandre because of pranks on set, and Gutierrez looking after Locsin when the latter fell ill with dengue during the shoot of "I Will Always Love you."

"Lagi niya akong nilalagyan ng jacket noon," Locsin said. "Nahuli niya ako 'yung mga gamot ko na sa pockets ko lang. Pinapagalitan niya ako, pinapagalitan nila ako. Sinumbong mo pa ako, nakakahiya."

Gutierrez's kindness and consideration for others, Locsin recalled, were evident the first time they met. She pointed out that Gutierrez, despite belonging to a showbiz clan, would always be warm towards even crew members on set.

The two, who last co-starred in the 2017 ABS-CBN fantaserye "La Luna Sangre," were asked during the live chat whether they would be up for a reunion project.

"Kami namin ni Chard, excited kami makatrabaho ang isa't-isa, e," Locsin said. "Iba kasi 'yung pakiramdam na iyan 'yung kasabayan mo, tapos noong nagsisimula ka pa lang, kayo 'yung partners. Lahat ng pagod, puyat, intriga, siya 'yung kasama mo. Tapos makikita mo na nandito pa rin sa industriya tapos ang ganda ng feedback ng mga tao. Nakakabilib."

"Kahit siguro may kaniya-kaniya kaming buhay ngayon, hindi mawawala 'yung nagru-root pa rin ako para kay Richard. Gusto ko lahat ng magagandang bagay, mangyari sa kaniya. Kasi alam ko siya bilang tao, at alam ko kung gaano niya kamahal ang trabaho niya, at 'yung mga tao around him," she said.

Gutierrez was recently married to his long-time partner Sarah Lahbati, with whom he has two children. The couple opted for a simple, private ceremony amid the coronavirus lockdown, though they intend to hold the grand celebration once the pandemic eases.

Locsin, who would have been among the guests in the original plan, quipped she is relieved the gown she had tailored won't be put to waste.

Responding to Locsin congratulating them on the wedding, Gutierrez said: "Ang sarap nga ng feeling na natuloy namin 'yung wedding at its simplest form, 'yung family lang namin 'yung nandoon. Ang sarap ng feeling na very solemn lang, very simple 'yung celebration namin."

Locsin, too, had been planning her own wedding with film producer Neil Arce. They have yet to reveal a date, but Locsin said they will not risk holding it during the lockdown.

With Gutierrez a few steps ahead in building his own family, Locsin asked her screen partner how it feels to be a parent. At that point, Gutierrez had just shared that he and Lahbati are home-schooling their son Zion during the quarantine.

"Kumusta 'yon? Ano'ng pakiramdam?" Locsin said. "Ako kasi, hindi ako sanay kay Chard talaga pag nag-uusap kami nang ganito kaseryoso, at 'yung naka-forcus sa family. Bilang sabay kami lumaki ni Chard, iba 'yung mga mindset namin noong panahong iyon."

"Sobrang naa-amaze ako — sorry, Chard, ha — nag-360 talaga. Nakakabilib. Paano mo ginagawa? Conscious effort ba, Chard, o natural na lang sa 'yo?" she asked.

Gutierrez answered: "Alam mo, Gel, parang natural lang, e, pag nagkaroon ka ng kids and you're happy. Natural lang na dumating sa buhay ko, and I think it's a blessing from God."

"Pero tama ka, kung wala 'yung family ko ngayon, hindi ko alam kung ano na nangyari sa buhay ko," he added, laughing.

Locsin recalled numerous instances during the filming of "La Luna Sangre" in 2017, when Gutierrez would be visited by his family on set. There, she saw firsthand how Gutierrez has matured into a family man.

"'Yung sacrifices niyo ni Sarah para sa pamilya, nakaka-amaze talaga siya," Locsin told Gutierrez.

"One day, Gel, mapi-feel mo 'yun," Gutierrez answered.