Mark Leviste admits he's still a 'super admirer' of Kris Aquino: 'I am very proud of her'

Batangas Vice Governor Mike Leviste has proudly declared his admiration for Kris Aquino anew, describing the Queen of All Media as "one of the most beautiful beings" he has ever met.

Mark admitted his feelings for Kris in the Oct. 13 episode of Aster Amoyo's online talk show, TicTALK, where he talked about his life as a public servant, a father, and someone who is very much in love.

The 45-year-old politician initially opened up about the status of his heart without naming his dearly beloved during the interview.

“I left my heart in America,” Mark said on how and where his heart is now. “Sa aking pagkaalala, ibinigay at ipinaubaya ko ang aking puso sa taong mahal ko.” 

"I’m proud of where I am. I’m proud of my love. I’m proud of what we have. Mahal ko siya," Mark added. "Hindi mo puwedeng dayain or ipeke ang iyong tunay nararamdaman yung mula sa puso. What I have is genuine. The genuine kind of love."

After admitting that he's very much in love now, Mark proceeded with putting Kris into the picture, expressing his immense admiration for the actress.

He began, "No joke, walang halong biro, walang halong bola, I'm a super admirer of Kris Aquino."

"She knows that I'm proud of it. Kris is an amazing, amazing person inside and out. I'm lucky and very fortunate that she's a part of my life. I've seen a very differnet kind of Kris. I feel very blessed to be given the opportunity to witness all of this," he continued.

"I'm not perfect, napakarami ko pang gagawin, napakarami ko pang kakainin, but it is people like her and other people I have mentioned that makes me want to be a better public servant and leader."

Mark and Kris first sparked dating rumors in January of this year, after the politician shared an Instagram post revealing that they welcomed 2023 together, with him calling her "the Queen" in the caption.

Both have been vocal about Mark's presence in the TV host's journey through getting her auto-immune diseases treated in the United States.

Kris, however, confirmed that she had a relationship with Mark which led to their breakup on July 10 so she could focus on her recovery.

Still and all, the public servant held his ground (and admiration) for the actress, saying during the interview, "I hope this doesn't get me into trouble, pinagmamalaki ko ang paghanga ko kay Kris Aquino."

"Often times she is understood by some, if not many, but if makilala mo siya sa loob at sa labas, on and off the camera, she's one of the most beautiful beings I have ever met and I am very proud of her. I'm proud that I get to share this with others."

“Pinagmamalaki ko ang pagkatao at ang paghanga ko kay Kris Aquino,” he said. 

It was also revealed that Kris gave Mark a Trinity ring that Aster saw him wearing during the interview. Mark said the band of gold "symbolizes love, friendship, and fidelity."

"That is why through thick and thin, Tita Aster, lagi ko pong suot ang singsing na galing sa kanya to symbolize my love, my value of our friendship, and my fidelity," he added.