MANILA – Julia Montes was grilled about Coco Martin after they were spotted together at the recently concluded Anak TV Awards where both of them were recognized.

Although they sat beside each other, it was noticeable that Montes and Martin rarely talked during the entire event.

“Sobrang kinakabahan kami,” Montes quickly explained. “Siya rin kasi may takot siya sa stage and ako ganun din kaya hindi makapag-usap. Tawanan lang kami ng tawanan.”

The actress stressed that all’s well between her and Martin, dismissing rumors that their alleged relationship is on the rocks.

“On the rocks? Wala pa ngang on the boat. Wala pa sa boat, wait lang. Relax lang muna tayo,” she said.

Meanwhile, Montes shared that she is looking forward to 2017 following her controversial move to Cornerstone from Star Magic.

“Sabi ko nga, sa buhay, may kailangan ka talaga gawing move dahil may bago ka lang gustong gawin sa buhay mo,” she said.

“Siguro may gusto lang akong gawin pero nothing personal nga po. Nagpapasalamat ako sa Star Magic, lalong lalo na kay Mr. M (Johnny Manahan),” she added.

Nonetheless, the “Doble Kara” actress expressed how difficult it was for her to leave Star Magic.

“Hindi ko pwede kalimutan kung ano ang pinanggalingan ko, kung sino ang mga taong tumulong sa akin. Wala po ako ngayon kung wala ang mga taong naniwala sa akin at sila ‘yun, ang Star Magic. Wala namang something, kailangan lang talaga for work, nothing personal,” she said.