Julia Montes reveals how Coco Martin inspired her

Maureen Marie Belmonte

<div><img src='' alt='082215-julia-main.jpg' width='400' height='290' align='left' border='0'>At 20, <i>Doble Kara</i> star Julia Montes already has two houses. The most recent one that she bought, according to Julia, remains vacant as of the moment.</div><div><br/></div><div>As it turns out, Julia got some inspiration from one of her closest friends in showbiz who also happens to be her rumored love—none other than Coco Martin.</div><div><br/></div><div>“Siya nga po 'yung super close ko and super inspiration ko ngayon kasi makikita mo yung journey niya from way back na hindi naman siya Coco Martin agad,” she said during the press conference for her upcoming ABS-CBN afternoon soap opera <i>Doble Kara.</i></div><div><br/></div><div>She added, 'Talagang trinabaho niya 'yun bago siya naging Coco Martin.'</div><div><br/></div><div>It was late last year when Coco first opened his sprawling home in Fairview to the public via a feature on <i>Kris TV</i>.</div><div><br/></div><div>Despite their closeness, Julia revealed that she has yet to visit his enviable home.</div><div><br/></div><div>“Hindi pa po kasi hindi pa niya ako ini-invite, hanggang <i>Kris TV </i>ko lang siya napanood,' she said.</div><div><br/></div><div>“Sinabi ko po, pero siyempre busy po, at saka hindi pa naman siya nagpapa-party,' she added jokingly.</div><div><br/></div><div>But what can she say about his grandiose home?</div><div><br/></div><div>“Super happy po kasi noong nakakatrabaho ko siya, nakakapag-usap po kami. Kung paano siya nagsimula sa indie, kung paano po siya nakapasok sa ABS-CBN,' said Julia.</div><div><br/></div><div>If anything, Julia says she's happy that 'nakita ko yung progress ng buhay niya.'</div><div><br/></div><div>But what she specifically noted was how Coco's home reflected his true priorities.</div><div><br/></div><div>“Makikita mong family-oriented talaga siya at, yun, ibinigay niya sa family niya,' she observed.</div>

Julia Montes remains in awe over Coco Martin's determination.

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