Neil Coleta says he and his 'Juan dela Cruz' co-stars are getting even closer

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<div><img src='' alt='052313-neil_main.jpg' height='290' width='305' align='left' border='0'>Neil Coleta is currently enjoy his role as Asiong, Coco Martin’s character’s sidekick, in the hit primetime <i>teleserye Juan dela Cruz</i>. In an exclusive interview, <a href='http://www.Push.com.ph'>Push.com.ph</a> asked how he felt being constantly compared to Coco. “<i>Nasanay lang siguro silang magkasama kami. Pero sobrang</i> thankful<i> naman kasi si kuya</i> Coco <i>sobrang</i> idol <i>ko ‘yan eh at tsaka ‘yun lang sanay lang silang magkasama kami at magka-eksena</i>.”</div><div><br/></div><div>With the amount of time they have spent together, Neil considers Coco as his mentor not only in acting, but also in real life. “<i>Di lang siya sa trabahao nag-</i>aadvice <i>pati sa buhay-buhay na sa</i> personal. Like<i> kunwari sa mga </i>investment,<i> pagdating sa pamilya, sa trabaho. Tapos napaka</i> the best <i>na kuya rin siya sa akin,</i>” he commented.</div><div><br/></div><div>When it comes to relationship matters though, both set their boundaries. “<i>Minsan nagbibiruan kami, ‘Uy may problema ka noh?’ Dinadaan lang namin sa tawa kasi pagdating sa</i> love life <i>di namin masyadong pinapakialaman</i>.”</div><div><br/></div><div>Speaking of relationships, Neil stressed that he is focusing on his career and is setting aside love for now. “<i>Sa ngayon trabaho muna, siyempre minsan lang ‘to dumating</i>. So<i> pangalagaan at tsaka kumbaga ‘yung mga</i> love life <i>ipasantabi muna natin,</i>” he shared.</div><div><br/></div><div>Neil is also close to co-star Erich Gonzales, whom he considers a good friend along with Coco. “Super close <i>kami.</i> Actually <i>kami ang laging magka-eksena, ako, si</i> Coco <i>at si </i>Erich. So<i> minsan nagbo-</i>bonding <i>kami,</i> like badminton,<i> lumalabas. Pag sa </i>set <i>sobrang kulitan. Pagkatrabaho, trabaho. Pero pagkalabas, wala, parang naglalaro lang. ‘Yun nagwowork kami, tapos magandang bonding yung samahan</i>,” he said.</div><div><br/></div><div>Moreover, he said that as time passes by their friendship is getting stronger than ever. “<i>Basta lalong tumatagal, mas lalong lumalalim, mas nagiging komportable kami sa isa’t isa</i>,” he shared.</div>

Neil Coleta says that working with Coco Martin and Erich Gonzales is a lot of fun.

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