Actress Julia Montes opened up about the beginnings of her romance with actor Coco Martin in an interview on Karen Davila’s YouTube channel, revealing that their love story started off in an unexpected and humorous way.

Coco Martin, itinanggi ang balitang buntis diumano si Julia Montes | PEP.ph

When Karen asked how Coco courted her, Julia said Coco’s special attention initially made her panic. “Hindi agad-agad. Nung nililigawan niya ako, nagpa-panic ako. So lagi ko siyang bina-bluff hanggang sa na-hurt ko siya,” she admitted. Because of her reactions, their relationship didn’t immediately take off, and Coco felt hurt by her responses.

However, fate had other plans. When they worked together again in another project, their connection deepened. “Nung nag-meet kami ulit, nag-work kami ulit, dun na nag-develop ulit,” Julia shared, recalling how their romance naturally blossomed the second time around.

Julia described Coco as a “super sweet” and thoughtful partner. She recalled one memorable gesture when Coco surprised her with a pet dog, simply because he noticed her admiration for dogs they had encountered. She praised him for being caring, consistent, and attentive—a partner who continues to show his love through both big and small actions.

You can watch the full interview below on Karen Davila’s YouTube channel:

Julia Montes is a famous Filipino actress best known for portraying the role of Clara Del Valle in the remake of the ABS-CBN TV series Mara Clara. In May 2023, Julia and Coco Martin finally admitted they are indeed a couple after years of avoiding the topic.

In another post on Instagram, Julia expressed her gratitude to Ice Seguerra and Liza Diño for their support in her movie. Based on Julia’s post, the couple went to watch the movie of Julia with the title “Topakk.” Internationally known as “Triggered,” Topakk also stars Arjo Atayde, Sid Lucero, and many more. The story of the film centers on a security guard who was an ex-special forces operative suffering from PTSD and who tries to save a woman hunted by corrupt authorities in the pay of a drug syndicate.

Meanwhile, Julia was seen in a photo with Sharon Cuneta, which has been shared by the Megastar on her own social media account. Shawie captioned the post that said something about family, saying it’s not just about blood. In her post she also shared a photo of her and Julia. Mega, in her caption, then expressed her love for the younger actress. She also called Julia one of her “anak” and promised her something that will last a lifetime.