Despite being married to Robin Padilla in Muslim rites for three years now, Mariel Rodriguez admits she

is still not ready to handle the "responsibility " of motherhood. Mahirap (magka-baby). Noong una, parang feeling ko si Robin ang may ayaw. Pero ngayon, parang ayaw ko na rin muna. Its a big responsibility that I am not yet willing to take, she said at the press conference for their socio-historic action drama movie inspired by the Kuratong Baleleng. Mariel clarified notions that they are having a hard time conceiving due to health reasons. I dont think theres a problem (but) we are not trying either, she maintained. It is not without irony that the TV host-actress is portraying the role of a mother of nine in her upcoming film. Humugot lang talaga ako ng atake sa role itself because I am not yet a mother Although may mga anak si Robin (in his past marriage), hindi ko naman na sila inalagaan dahil may sarili naman silang ina, Mariel explained. Robin, for his part, shared that he doesn't want a child at the moment as he is still enjoying being Mariels baby. Kasi ngayon, ako yung asawa niya, anak niya. Kapag nagkaanak yan (hindi na ako ang baby) Intindihin niyo naman. Dose anyos pa lang ako, umalis na ako sa amin. Hindi ko naman naranasan ito Ngayon ko na-e-enjoy (maging baby). Hindi ko naman sinasabing batang isip ako. Ibig sabihin lang, yung merong nag-aalaga sa akin talaga, he said. The couple shared that they will be leaving for Sweden this February for vacation. Yun pa ang isang reason na ayoko pa magka-baby. I love traveling. We love to travel, Mariel added. Intimidated By Robin According to Mariel, she is intimidated by Robins onscreen persona and acting prowess. She quipped, Kapag ka-eksena ko siya, alam kong lalamunin ako nang buhay! Mariel revealed that working with the Padillas in the film was a challenge to her. Lahat sila magagaling umarte. Pressure sa akin na magagaling silang lahat tapos in-laws mo pa so laging best foot forward ang peg ko. Pero masarap silang ka-trabaho. Mariel shared how being part of the films production team tested her

patience. Nalagas ang buhok ko dito sa pelikulang ito! Stressed na stressed ako. Dito ko nalaman na mahirap palang maging producer. Ang hirap palang maging production. Ako yung nag-continue ng mag-schedule ka ng tao Ang hirap but I think we are all well compensated, she related. Follow us on Facebook (Manila Bulletin Entertainment Online) or Twitter (@Bulletin_Ent). Tweet us or RT using #MBEntertainment.