Matteo on Jessy: We are not yet an item

MANILA, Philippines - Actor Matteo Guidicelli clarified that he and "Paraiso" leading lady Jessy Mendiola are not yet an item. "Hindi kami umamin. We just said ...I told Jessy na mahal ko siya bilang kaibigan at bilang partner sa show," explained Guidicelli when asked about reports that he and Mendiola already admitted on "Showbiz Inside Report" that they are now in a relationship. Guidicelli admitted that after months of working with Mendiola, he had become closer with the actress. "It's such a blessing. Hindi namin alam na magiging ganito ang 'Paraiso' namin. Maraming, maraming salamat sa kanila. Sobrang close kami at hindi biro ang pinagdaanan namin nasa isla kami and lahat lahat na," he said. The actor said he is really busy with his work as an actor, as well as being a triathlon athlete, to enter into a relationship.

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