MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya star Kim Chiu described onscreen partner Paulo Avelino as “cutie.”

ABS-CBN’s MJ Felipe sat down with Kim and Paulo after the watch party of their Viu series “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim.”

“May amats na talaga ako sa opening pa lang, tapos ayun tinuldukan niya nu’ng gap 3,” Kim said.

“Siyempre, may cutie,” Kim added.

Paulo replied, “Cute ka rin.”

“Dalawa ‘yan. Sometimes, it just comes naturally. Sometimes, there’s work that’s been put into it,” he added.

When asked if they can fake the “kilig” scene, Paulo said, “I think you can. At the end of the day, we are actors.”

“Sa inyo ni Kim, did you fake it?” MJ asked.

“Sa amin ni Kim, no we did not,” Paulo answered.

Kim said that she finds Paulo mysterious because he is always quiet.

“Tahimik lang talaga siya sa gilid. Hindi nagsasalita. Ayoko na lang din siya kausapin kasi ayoko namang makipag-usap sa isang tao na hindi nagsasalita. Saka hindi pa ko gan’un kadaldal dati,” she said.

“Iba-ibang tao ‘yung nakita ko, so nakita ko na ‘yung Paulo na masayahin, Paulo na galit, Paulo na sobrang dedicated at seryoso, Paulo na corny na funny. Ang dami niyang pinakita na types of Paulo. So ‘yun, iba siya. Very dedicated and very self-aware siya,” she added.