Jerald Napoles and Kim Molina at the premiere of Viva’s 'Sampung Utos Kay Josh.' Josh Mercado 

MANILA -- "Sampung Utos Kay Josh” lead star Jerald Napoles was beaming as he discussed his approaching wedding to partner Kim Molina. They just took a much-needed vacation and traveled to France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

“May wedding organizer kami at nakausap na namin. Ang maganda kasi sa wedding organizer, matutulungan ka in terms of planning and timeline. Kung wala kang alam sa kasal, akala mo ganun lang kadali. Tatahiin pa ‘yung gown, iba-block pa ‘yung schedule ng venue, mga ganyan,” he said.

Napoles and Molina are currently organizing the invited guests for their wedding, which he hopes will be attended by real-life friends Alden Richards, Dennis Trillo, and Piolo Pascual.

“Hands-on si Kim. Wala pa kaming sine-set na budget. Sine-set muna namin kung sino ang iimbitahin. Kapag maraming iimbitahin, lalaki ang budget. May konting detalye na. Kung kailan, baka hindi muna any time soon. Gusto namin is location wedding,” he shared.

The comedian continued, “‘Yung mga ka-close ko sa industriya, leading men, e. Sina Dennis Trillo, Alden Richards, Piolo. Kung naririnig nila ito ngayon, baka naman. ‘Yung best man ko, it’s really a close friend of mine. Some of the people in the industry know him.”

Napoles will extend a personal invitation to Richards, Trillo, and Pascual, saying, “Sasabihan ko sila personally. Gusto ko lang talaga ng sincere kasi malalaking artista sila baka kasi isipin nila na gusto lang umingay ang kasal. Gusto kong sabihin sa kanila kung okay lang sa kanila. Alam ni Alden na landian lang kami ni Kim before.”

Aside from the three leading actors, Napoles wants Viva executive Vic del Rosario to attend the special occasion and has already informed Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali.

“Ready na basta ipagkaloob ng Diyos. Ready na kami. It’s time for us. May mga ina-eye na kami. Of course, si Boss Vic. At ‘yung mga malalapit sa amin sa industriya,” he told the media during the group interview.

He added, “Nakausap namin sina Ruru and Bianca. Sobrang close talaga kami ni Ruru na hindi alam ng lahat. Sabi ko, ‘Ayaw kong mamilit kasi ang career niyo ang lalaki pero kung gusto niyo baka puwede kaya sa kasal.’ Sumagot si Bianca. Si Ruru kasi madali namang kaladkarin kasi barkada ko ‘yun.”

Napoles and Molina have been officially together for six years, and according to him, the first previous four years were just "landian."

“Nag-live in kami, pandemic. Lahat ng away ginawa namin. Doon namin na-test kung tatagal ba,” he confessed.

The lead actor of "Sampung Utos Kay Utos" was also asked about his blossoming showbiz career. “Siguro ‘yung appreciation ng industriya, nandoon. Nung una, nao-overwhelm ako. Pero ngayon, naiisip ko, kailangang magamit mo siya. Nare-realize ko, na may social media, sobrang bilis ng transition. Bukas may bago na namang magba-viral. Kailangan ngayon, double time ka sa pagtratrabaho. Lagi kong naiisip na, ‘what’s next.’ May ugali kasi kami sa theater na, ‘always treat your work as your last.’ Kapag may trabaho ka ngayon, i-treat mo na siya na ‘yan ‘yung huli so ibigay mo na lahat ng galing mo. Kahit talented ka kung hindi ka marunong makisama hindi ka tatagal.”

Napoles attended the premiere of his new film "Sampung Utos Kay Josh" directed by Marius Talampas. Viva produced the film, which will be released in cinemas on January 29.