Bela Padilla makes relationship with Martin Tan official

It's official. Bella Padilla and Martin Tan have confirmed their relationshipo after content creator Johnny K spotted them while they were shopping at the Legazpi Sunday Market in Makati City. 

He approached them for his Reel series “Meet Cute with Johnny K” and asked them directly if they were a couple.

“Excuse me. Are you guys a couple?” Bela answered,  "Yes."

The conversation then shifted to how their relationship began. Martin, a tech CEO, shared that they met through a mutual friend, while Bela recalled being excited to learn that they both loved movies.

“He said he liked movies, and I love movies also. So I was very, very excited when he started talking about films,” she said. Martin then revealed that they had been together for eight months.

Asked what he likes most about the actress, Martin said, “Her brain. And she's funny and beautiful.” Bela jokingly replied, “I'm gonna pay him later.”

For her part, Bela said she appreciates how Martin is always willing to join her in trying different things. “He's game to try anything. Like going to markets, even if it's early.”

She also admitted that she finds him handsome. “He is pogi. I don't wanna say it,” Bela said.

Martin teased, “My head's gonna get big?” “No, people are gonna start DM-ing you,” Bela playfully responded.

The couple also opened up about the little gestures that make them feel loved. “When he knows that I'm going through something, he'll plan a trip. So, yeah, I think beach trips. That's my fave,” she shared.

Martin, meanwhile, said he appreciates the little notes Bela leaves for him.

They also confirmed that they have already said “I love you” to each other.  “He did,” she said when asked who said it first.

“Did I?” Martin asked, prompting Bela to tease him: “Yeah, you did. Why are you sweating?”

When asked how the first “I love you” came out, Martin described it as “Very smooth,” before Bela jokingly let him take over the story.

When asked if they have special pet names for each other, Bela said it is simply “baby,” which Martin agreed with.

The couple was also asked what advice they would give to people who are still looking for their own “Martin” or “Bela.”

“I think we found each when we both weren't looking. So yeah, that's my advice,” Bela said. Martin summed it up more simply: “Stop looking.”

Their candid appearance quickly drew reactions from viewers. One fan commented, “omg! Hard launch pero sa iba pa natin nasagap. Happy for Bela.”

Another fan reacted, “na-reveal wow.”