Coco Martin on Julia Montes: Let's take it slow

Now that they have admitted their closeness,  is Kapamilya love team Coco Martin and Julia Montes ready to take their friendship to the next level?

"Siguro may mga bagay na hindi dapat minamadali. Iba-iba naman ang tao eh, kanya-kanya ang proseso. Marami pang priorities and ayaw ko kasing mag take advantage na kapag nasa soap or magkasama kayo ay mangliligaw ka," Coco said at the press conference of upcoming "Wansapanataym" series "Yamishita's Treasure" on Tuesday, February 17.

Letting nature take its course

Coco wants to let nature take its course even as he and Julia have grown closer while starring in  several projects including "Walang Hanggan" and "Ikaw Lamang."

"Ang gusto ko makilala ako ng tao, at kung magugustuhan man ako ng tao, iyon ang magugustuhan niya sa akin. Hindi pretentious na parang gentleman ka lang."

Coco promised to admit it if ever he and Julia decide to get into a relationship.

"Honestly, from my indie (days) ko, wala namang naitago. Sa akin naman, ang importante lang ay nagta-trabaho ako para din sa pamilya ko, hindi naman ako showbiz na pa-kieme. Kung wala naman akong dapat itago at wala naman akong ginagawang masama, anong reason para itago?"

Speculations

Coco’s presence in the premiere night of Julia's movie "Halik sa Hangin" sparked speculations that their friendship is getting deeper.

"Kami naman ni Julia, hindi lang alam ng marami, na bago pa sa ‘Walang Hanggan’ nagkasama na kami before. Habang nagma-mature kami, mas tumitindi yung samahan namin, hindi lang bilang magkatrabaho kundi pati magkaibigan," he said.

Coco loved the experience of working with Julia in so many projects, he asked her to be his co-star  in "Wansapanataym."   

"Ganoon naman lalo na sa mga proyekto, kapag may nakikita kang nababagay sa role. After din noong napanood ko sya sa ‘Halik sa Hangin,’ sobrang galing na galing ako sa kanya. Sabi ko sana magkasama ulit kami ni Julia. Sa sobrang busy namin at noong nakita ko yung calendar ko na hindi kami magkakasama this year, at least dito sa 'Wansapanataym' magkakasama parin kami."

Work first

Julia is happy working with Coco again because they are very comfortable with each other.  But for now, a relationship isn't her priority.

"Focused ako sa work, sa family. Para din hindi maligaw yung priorities ko."

"Yamishita's Treasure" also stars Eddie Garcia, Angel Aquino, Nonie Buencamino, Bing Loyzaga, Ryan Bang and Alonzo Muhlach.