Derek is a name no one wants to hear at ABS-CBN

Anne Curtis and Derek Ramsay during the "Secret Affair" press conference. (Voltaire Domingo, NPPA Images)

What's in a name?

A lot apparently, as it became a big issue in the promotion of the movie "A Secret Affair," starring Anne Curtis and Derek Ramsay—a reunion of sorts after their immensely successful first project together, "No Other Woman."

The issue lies in the network allegedly prohibiting the mention of Derek's name in any of the ABS-CBN shows where the movie is being promoted.

Anne confirmed as much in a press conference of the film on Monday, Oct. 15.

Anne frustrated

"Anong magagawa ko?" Anne told reporters. She said she was frustrated at first with the directive, but in the end accepted "that it's the way it's supposed to be."

She said, "They have their own reason so I have to respect that."

Anne has been told not to mention Derek's name when she promotes their movie on her daily ABS-CBN variety show, "It's Showtime."

Derek's parts have also been edited out of the movie trailer that airs on ABS-CBN, a real feat considering he is Anne's leading man.

Derek himself was