MANILA — Nearly four months after actor Joseph Marco confirmed dating beauty queen Celeste Cortesi, it appears the two have made a serious turn in their relationship.

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For the first time Friday, the “Los Bastardos” star shared a photo of him with Cortesi on Instagram, with a caption that appears to hint that they are officially a couple.

“Just a moment ago, I thought of you and my heart was filled with gratitude... thank you for existing. I love you,” he wrote, addressing Cortesi.

Cortesi, in the comments on the photo, replied: “I love you wawa.”

Marco, 30, was initially asked in June about his ties with the Miss Earth Philippines 2018 titlist after photos of them together circulated online.

At the time, he said: “We’re dating and we’re not rushing, we’re just getting to know [each other]. You know, madalas ko siyang maka-hang out.”