MANILA, Philippines – Julia Montes feels flattered to be personally chosen by Coco Martin to star with him in “Wansapanataym Presents: Yamishita’s Treasure.”

“Of course super happy,” Julia replied when asked to react about being chosen by Coco to be her leading lady.

She also adds that she’s excited with this project since “‘yong mga ginawa ko lately medyo intense, tingin ng iba medyo mature. Pero dito medyo light, medyo comedy, makikita ‘yong ibang side ko and together pa kami ni Coco.”

She recently starred in the film “Halik sa Hangin” and the defunct drama series “Ikaw Lamang.” This new project is slated to run for five weeks.

Julia also admitted that she missed working with Coco since “every time na nagkakatrabaho kami may bago akong natututunan sa kanya.”

Meanwhile, when prodded about the real status of their relationship, Julia kept mum and let Coco answer for them. The actor then denied that they’re already a couple.

Some think that being linked to Coco discourages other guys from courting Julia, but the actress sees this as a positive thing.

“Mas okay na ‘yon ata,” she said, laughing. “Kasi siyempre focus sa work, family, para rin ‘yong priorities ko hindi ako maligaw.”

“Wansapanataym Presents: Yamishita’s Treasure” will air soon this summer in ABS-CBN.