Sam admits courting Jessy

Sam Milby has a new inspiration in Jessy Mendiola, who he has been pursuing for two weeks now.

"Nililigawan ko si Jessy," he said in an interview on "The Buzz" on Sunday, August 25.

Sam, who worked with  Jessy in an episode of "MMK (Maalaala Mo Kaya)" says he likes Jessy's simplicity.

"She’s aware. I did let her know my intentions, yes. I like her. She's beautiful. I like her simplicity. Hindi siya maarte."

Nine-year age gap

Sam doesn’t want to make an issue out of their nine-year age gap since he believes Jessy’s actions and thinking show that she is more mature than her age.

"I think a lot of times she’s misunderstood too. Masyado siyang bata but for me she’s mature for her age. I can’t say na I know her that well but the times that I’ve hung out with her have been fun."

Jessy also told "The Buzz" that she sees nothing wrong if they are getting to know each other since they're both single. Jessy was linked to her former "Paraiso" costar Matteo Guidicelli, while Sam admitted he admires Shaina Magdayao. Jessy's previous relationship was with JM de Guzman.

"Pero we go out lang naman and hang. Nothing super serious since alam niya priority ko ang career ko. He’s a very sweet and nice guy so I don’t want to close any doors naman and why not let him get the chance na makilala ako and ganoon din ako sa kanya. Let’s see how it goes na lang," Jessy said.

Jessy and Sam were recently seen packing relief goods at the Kapamilya Sagip Center.