Ever wondered why “Love in 40 Days” star Ronnie Alonte is called R2 by showbiz friends? He shared the story behind his nickname as he answers fan questions in this throwback Tonight with Boy Abunda Online Exclusive.

In the video, Ronnie shared that he’s born Ronnie Alonte II, thus R2. He also said that he still gets to play basketball with his childhood friends in Biñan, Laguna. Ronnie was an active member of It’s Showtime’s Hashtags at the time. Among his closest Hashtags members are McCoy De Leon, Zeus Collins, and Tom Doromal. Asked how their relationship is to the new recruits, he said they’re getting close and that he’s proud of his co-Hashtags.

Taking on more questions, he said he prefers girls that are hard to get. He also wished to bring Loisa Andalio to an overseas trip, specifically Singapore.

Catch Ronnie with girlfriend Loisa in their current primetime series “Love in 40 Days,” weeknights, on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, and A2Z.