Coco Martin says Julia Montes not yet his girlfriend

MANILA, Philippines — Coco Martin denies that he and Julia Montes already a couple.

"Wala pa naman," Coco replied, laughing, when asked if they’re already together, in an interview on Tuesday.

"Honestly, nakakatuwa rin kasi maraming tao 'yong sila pa 'yong nae-excite para sa amin. And nakakatuwa kasi alam namin na nagiging effective kami sa bawat proyekto na ginagawa namin,"he added.

The two will team up again in "Wansapanataym Presents: Yamishita's Treasure," where the Kapamilya actor personally chose Julia as his leading lady.

"After nang napanood siya sa 'Halik sa Hangin,' talagang sobrang galing na galing ako sa kanya, na sana magkasama kami ulit sa proyekto," he explained.

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"Then sabi ko nga, sobrang busy ng mga schedule namin, ang dami naming gagawin, nang nakita ko 'yong calendar ko na hindi kami magkasama this year, at least dito sa 'Wansapanataym' magkasama naman kami," he added.

The two have been working together a few "Pangarap Kong Jackpot" episodes before becoming official Kapamilya talents.

This is the reason why their friendship has grown over time. If ever their relationship advances, however, Coco does not want to rush things with Julia.

"May mga bagay na hindi mo dapat minamadali, kanya-kanyang proseso ang bawat tao," he said. "Ako kasi, sabi ko nga, maraming priorities. Ayaw ko kasi mag-take advantage na kapag magkasama kayo manliligaw ka. Ako gusto ko talaga, if ever lang, kilala ako ng tao. And kung makikilala ako ng tao kung anuman ako, 'yon ang magugustuhan niya sa akin."

He then promised their fans that if they decide to take their relationship to the next level, they will definitely know about it.