Pancho Magno opens up on love and fatherhood

In an era of love teams and quick romances, Pancho Magno reminds us that sometimes, love evolves—and so do the people who share it.

On a recent guesting on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda, the Kapuso actor was refreshingly candid when asked about the current status of his heart. “Wala pa po eh. Skye pa lang, Tito Boy,” he answered, referring to his five-year-old son with former partner Max Collins.

When Boy Abunda playfully asked if he was dating, Pancho chuckled and replied, “I wish. Pero wala pa eh. Mahirap eh.”

It’s been a year since Pancho and Max confirmed their separation, ending an eight-year relationship that included both dating and marriage. While parting ways was never easy, Pancho emphasized the depth of respect and love that still exists between them—especially with their co-parenting journey for their son, Skye.

“Of course, hindi s’ya ganun kadali, Tito Boy, to be honest,” Pancho admitted. “Kasi sobra ‘yung respect and love—lalo na may anak kami. It goes beyond pride and ego. There’s forgiveness. Gusto ko rin mag-reflect kay Skye na kahit ganun with my dad, friends kami ng mommy niya.”

When Boy teased him about still sounding in love with Max, Pancho responded thoughtfully. “Max and I started as Christians, so ‘yung foundation namin is love and respect.” But when pressed on whether there were still romantic feelings, Pancho kept it safe: “As a friend, oo naman. Bestfriends, oo naman.”

Still, the closeness between the two is undeniable. Pancho shared that they make it a point to stay on good terms, for Skye’s sake and their own. “Gusto ko pag magkasama kami, may closeness pa rin. We started as bestfriends, and I want that journey to never disappear.”

Now five years old, Skye is starting to form his own adorable opinions about his parents’ living situation. Pancho shared a heartwarming moment: “Sabi niya, ‘Dad, if you can just put your house on top of Mom’s house.’ He’s very smart. So I just tell him, ‘Mommy’s working. Daddy’s working. And sometimes, Mommy works with me.’”

As for the future, Pancho isn’t closing any doors—but he’s not rushing either. For now, his focus is clear: being a present father, maintaining a respectful friendship with Max, and staying grounded in love that has matured into something deeper than romance.

“Wala pa,” he reiterates. “Si Skye pa lang.”