Coco Martin and Julia Montes have officially confirmed that they’re dating. This didn’t come as a shock to many since rumors of the pair being in a relationship have been swirling on the Internet for about a decade now. But what did surprise many was the admission that they’ve now been exclusive for 12 years. Let’s take a look at Coco and Julia’s relationship timeline.

2008: Coco Martin says he started pursuing Julia Montes

Coco Martin tried to court Julia when she was just 13 years old. If that’s not pedophilia, ewan ko na lang. 😭 pic.twitter.com/J78jHRcnQJ

— NomoreUD (@NoMoreUD) May 23, 2023

Although it isn’t clear when exactly Coco and Julia met, Coco admits in an interview that when she was around 13 or 14 years old, he started pursuing her. At the time, he was 28 years old. This was before they worked on projects together.

“Ano pa siya nun bagets. Mga 13 or 14 [years old],” said the actor in a recent interview. “Tapos nag-tangka ako sa kaniya. Nag-tangkang mambola. Eh na-reject ako. Tapos after that, nag-kita na kami nun sa Walang Hanggan na.”

2011: Coco Martin and Julia Montes start dating

Rumors of a romance started swirling in 2011 but neither of the pair confirmed anything.

It took 12 years before Coco and Julia made public the real score between them. In May 2023, the couple admitted that they’ve been in a relationship since 2011, when Julia was 16 years old, and Coco was 30. This revelation was met with mixed reactions from the public who questioned the age gap and the fact that Julia was a minor during this time.

2012: Coco Martin and Julia Montes work on TV series Walang Hanggan

When Julia was 17 years old and Coco was 31, they were paired for ABS-CBN’s Walang Hanggan. It is said that during filming for the series, the pair developed a close friendship. But what the public did not know is that they were already dating during this time.

The following year, they both starred in the 2013 film A Moment in Time. In 2014, they were also paired for the TV series Ikaw Lamang alongside Kim Chiu and Jake Cuenca.

2017: Coco Martin and Julia Montes are rumored to have broken up

Despite never confirming their relationship status, news circulated about Coco and Julia splitting up in 2017. According to a source, Julia couldn’t handle Coco’s “double standards” in their relationship. The actor allegedly didn’t want her to act in mature scenes. When the actress was asked about it, all she had to say was “Basta happy ako.”

2018: Julia Montes is rumored to be pregnant

Julia took a break from projects sometime in 2018, when she was 22 years old, and flew to Germany to “make up for lost time with her father.” It was then that pregnancy rumors started to circulate. Many speculated that she opted to step away from the limelight to give birth.

In 2019, when Julia was 24 years old, celebrity talent manager Ogie Diaz spoke up about the pregnancy in a Facebook post.

“Hayaan nyo muna siyang namnamin ang pagiging ina,” Diaz responded to questions aking why Julia is taking a break from showbiz. “Hintayin natin si Julia. In time, magsasalita din yon. For now, let’s be happy for them. Hayaan n’yong i-enjoy nila ang isa’t isa.”

No one else from either Coco or Julia’s camp addressed the rumors.

2023: Coco Martin and Julia Montes finally admit they’re in a relationship

EXCLUSIVE: Napaamin sina Coco Martin at Julia Montes sa kanilang relasyon nang dumalo sila sa celebrity watch party ng upcoming series na “Unbreak My Heart.”

Ibinahagi naman ni Coco kung paano nila napanatili na pribado ang kanilang relasyon ni Julia. https://t.co/gyabO4twsV pic.twitter.com/BZwzS18cUk

— TV Patrol (@TVPatrol) May 23, 2023

“Napakasarap ng pakiramdam namin dahil 12 years na kaming magkasama, pero pareho pa rin tulad ng dati,” said Coco, now 41 years old, in an interview.

“Basta kami, hindi naman na kaming mga bata. Kung ano ‘yung nakikita at iniisip ng mga tao, ‘yun na ‘yun. Mas masarap ‘yung pakiramdam na pribado ang buhay namin, tahimik. Walang mga issue. Ito, masaya kami,” he adds.

As for Julia, who is now 28, she’s grateful that “God is the center” of their relationship.

“Kung ano ‘yung position namin ngayon, sobrang blessed lang talaga kami. And never nawala sa center si God so hindi nawawala ang mga good stuff,” said the actress.

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