Why Luis calls Jennylyn 'Matsmats'

MANILA, Philippines -- Even while their relationship is being hounded by intrigues, actor Luis Manzano stressed that he and Jennylyn Mercado are still very much in love with each other.

In his guesting for "Gandang Gabi Vice" aired on Sunday, Manzano even shared some trivia about him and Mercado.

According to Manzano, he calls the actress "Matsmats" because they met when they both took up jiu jitsu.

"Nagsimula kami sa jiu jitsu martial arts na nangyayari sa mats. So noong nanliligaw ako sabi ko 'na mi-miss ko yung mats.' Kasi siyempre siya 'yung nakakasama ko sa mats," Manzano shared.

Asked if they are now "sharing mats," the actor told the show's host Vice Ganda: "Hindi pa naman."
Last week, reports surfaced that the relationship between the celebrity couple is now on the rocks, although Manzano quickly denied the rumors, stressing that they are still together.