MANILA, Philippines -- TV and film director Lino Cayetano has spoken up about rumors romantically linking him to Kris Aquino.
In an interview with ABS-CBN News on Wednesday, Cayetano said he and the 42-year-old actress-host have become closer as friends, but denied that they are romantically involved.
"We're good friends ni Kris. I'm very thankful for her friendship. I'm getting to know her. She's a very good person," Cayetano said.
Rumors of a romantic relationship between Aquino and the film director started to surface in January, following his guest appearance on host's morning talk show "Kris TV."
During the program, Aquino teased that Bianca Gonzalez, the director's former girlfriend, had told her that she "approves" of any romantic ties between the "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" star and the film director.
Asked how his friendship with Aquino developed, Cayetano said on Wednesday, "I met her before through Liz Uy (fashion stylist, also Cayetano's former girlfriend), tapos sa ABS nagkikita kami, then more and more nag-uusap kami."
He clarified, however, that they have not been "going out."
"Sa akin, it's simple lang -- we're friends. If there's anything more to it, siguro people will know naman, if that ever happens," he said.
On the possibility of working with Aquino on a project, Cayetano added, "Yeah, for sure, I would love to work with her. Ako, I'm attracted to strong and smart women. My ate (Senator Pia Cayetano) is like that, so wala naman problema sa akin 'yun."
source: abs-cbnnews.com
