Actress Julia Montes teased her followers with a cryptic post on Instagram carrying only a broken heart emoji and a date.

While many speculated that this was about her personal life, Julia was actually giving out a clue about her exciting new project. In fact, it has finally been revealed today, April 18, that she will be paired with Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards for a film.

Called ‘Five Break-ups and a Romance,’ the film will be directed by Irene Villamor and is co-produced by GMA Pictures, Cornerstone Studios, and Myriad, a multimedia company founded by Alden.

“Na-excite ako with the idea of me being paired with Julia kasi I know how brilliant of an actress she is,” Alden said of Julia’s acting prowess.

Julia returned the complement and praised her co-star’s good attitude. “Hindi pa kami masyadong matagal na nagsu-shoot pero na-appreciate ko,” she said referring to his demeanor.

She added, “That’s why Alden Richards is Alden Richards. Alam ko na kung bakit.”

While waiting for ‘Five Break-ups and a Romance’ to hit the theaters, get to know more about award-winning actress Julia Montes in this gallery.

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Real name

Julia Montes’s real name is Mara Hautea Schnittka.

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Filipino-German

She is of Filipino and German descent. Her mom is Filipina, while her dad is German.

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Daytime Drama Queen

Julia has been hailed by the entertainment media as the “Daytime Drama Queen” because of her talent in acting and a string of hit afternoon drama shows.

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Commercial model

She started as a commercial model before venturing into acting.

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Role

She has a small role in GMA Network’s 2001 drama series ‘Sana ay Ikaw na Nga,’ where she starred as the daughter of Robin Da Rosa and Angelu de Leon’s characters.

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Cooking

Julia completed a culinary course at the Center for Culinary Arts, Manila back in 2015.

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Reunion

She was raised by her mother and grandmother after her father left them when she was just a baby. She reunited with her father Martin Schnittka in 2016.

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Awards

Julia recieved the German Moreno Youth Achievement Award from the 2011 FAMAS Awards. She was also awarded the Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actress in the 2012 Golden Screen TV Awards for star-making role in the ‘Mara Clara’ remake opposite Kathryn Bernardo.

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Teaser

She teased her followers with a cryptic post showing only a broken heart emoji and a date.

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Movie

It turns out that it was referring to her new movie ‘Five Break-ups and a Romance’ where she will pair up with Alden Richards.