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Did You Know? Coco Martin played a key role in creating “CocoJul” as a loveteam

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781936796017DYK_CocoJul_Thumbnail.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Did You Know? Coco Martin played a key role in creating “CocoJul” as a loveteam"/><span class="fr-inner" data-gramm="false" data-qb-tmp-id="lt-372969" spellcheck="false">Before “CocoJul” became one of the most recognized names in Philippine showbiz, it all started with Coco Martin and Julia Montes’ on-screen partnership. But did you know that Coco Martin played a key role in the creation of the iconic loveteam? </span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Coco Martin first made a name for himself through independent films before becoming one of the biggest stars on Philippine television. Meanwhile, Julia Montes began as a child star and eventually became one of the industry’s most recognizable leading ladies.</p><p>Their careers came together in 2012 through the hit teleserye “<strong>Walang Hanggan</strong>”, where their on-screen partnership quickly won over viewers and sparked the rise of “CocoJul.”</p><p>“CocoJul” became one of the most recognized names in Philippine showbiz because of Coco Martin.</p><p>He told the late Dreamscape Entertainment head, Deo Endrinal, that he wanted her to be his leading lady.</p><p>“Nung nagkasama kami sa ‘Walang Hanggan,’ actually, personally, ako talaga ‘yung namili sa kanya. Ako ‘yung nagsabi kay Sir Deo, ‘Sana maka-partner ko si Julia.’”</p><p>Thankfully, Coco’ s wish was granted, and they charmed audiences in their portrayal of Daniel and Katerina. Viewers are captivated by their undeniable chemistry. Their major kilig-filled romance continues to win the hearts of many, making them one of the most beloved pairs on Philippine showbiz.</p><p>Over the years, they worked on more projects together while continuing to grow their careers separately. In 2023, Coco finally confirmed their long-rumored relationship, revealing that they had been together for more than a decade.</p><p>Now, their paths have aligned once more, and they are set to reunite on screen in <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/sigabo"><strong>“Coco Martin’s Sigabo”</strong></a>.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="795" height="447" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IQBLrvMJkws" title="#CocoJul STORIES OF LOVE: Ang tambalan sa tunay na buhay nina Coco at Julia | CCM Film Productions" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>More on this story: </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/6/16/coco-and-julia-tease-action-and-romance-in-official-trailer-of-coco-martin-s-sigabo-1931" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Coco and Julia tease action and romance in official trailer of “Coco Martin’s Sigabo”</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/5/16/from-masungit-to-meant-to-be-a-timeline-of-how-coco-martin-and-julia-montes-love-story-started-1421" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>From ‘masungit’ to meant-to-be: A timeline of how Coco Martin and Julia Montes’ love story started</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/5/17/feel-the-action-and-kilig-in-these-photos-of-coco-and-julia-behind-the-scenes-of-sigabo-0025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Feel the action—and kilig—in these photos of Coco Martin and Julia Montes behind the scenes of “Sigabo”</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/5/26/para-hindi-halatang-crush-julia-montes-rewinds-the-early-sparks-kilig-she-reacts-old-cocojul-videos-0114" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>“Para hindi halatang crush mo…” Julia Montes rewinds the early sparks of &#x27;kilig&#x27; as she reacts to old CocoJul videos </strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-videos/15-scenes-that-showcased-cocojuls-effortless-chemistry-in-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-16706" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>15 scenes that showcased CocoJul’s effortless chemistry in FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano</strong></a></div>

<p>Before “CocoJul” became one of the most recognized names in Philippine showbiz, it all started with Coco Martin and Julia Montes’ on-screen partnership. But did you know that Coco Martin played a key role in the creation of the now-iconic love team name?</p>

Before “CocoJul” became one of the most recognized names in Philippine showbiz, it all started with Coco Martin and Julia Montes’ on-screen partnership. But did you know that Coco Martin played a key role in the creation of the now-iconic love team name?