On her visit to 'Unang Hirit,' Rhea Santos and new host Matteo Guidicelli trade banter

It's hard to believe it's already been four years since Rhea Santos left the Philippines for Canada.

She came for a visit on "Unang Hirit" Monday and she quickly traded banter, exchanged jokes, and fell into a familiar rhythm with the other hosts, even taking newbie host Matteo Guidicelli along for the ride.

"I'd like to meet our newest UH barkada, Matteo this is Rhea," Susan Enriquez politely introduced the two.

"Siya nga una kong binati eh," Rhea tells Susan, as Matteo greets her, "I always watch you on TV before."

Without missing a beat, Rhea replies jokingly, "Ano, kinder?"

The two fall into step with Matteo recovering quickly and Rhea expressing how much of a fan she is.

"I'm a fan of you and your lovely wife," she says before turning to the camera and greeting Sarah Geronimo, much like Matteo on his first day. 

"Sobrang gandang addition to 'Unang Hirit.' Lumalaki ang barkada ng 'Unang Hirit'." 

Rhea arrived in the Philippines earlier than expected and is scheduled to fly out on Friday, though she is still considering to extend.

According to Rhea, she and her family have been granted permanent resident status in Canada. — LA, GMA Integrated News