Zanjoe Marudo is finally admitting himself that he is dating actress Ria Atayde.

The actor opened up about their relationship earlier this week while promoting his new series, “Dirty Linen”, telling Karen Davila that the relationship is already out in the open.

However, when asked if the two have plans to tie the knot anytime soon, he laughed and responded, “I am really enjoying my situation in life, in my career, in my personal life, but of course, those things are still too personal.”

It was Ria’s mother, actress Sylvia Sanchez who first revealed that the two are dating, though both Zanjoe and Ria were not secretive about it, openly sharing photos of them together on social media back in November.

Zanjoe Marudo recently revealed that he will begin filming his new series right after his concert tour in the US.

As reported on ABS-CBN, the actor, who is a part of the Star Magic “Beyond the Stars” tour, stated that his new series, “Dirty Linen” will start production following his return to Manila in August.

“Watch out for that. I’m with Ms. Janine Gutierrez and many others,” he said.

It is noted that Zanjoe’s most recent drama, “The Broken Marriage Vow” concluded just recently. The drama is a Filipino remake of the British series, “Doctor Foster”, which became a hit when it was remade into the Korean series, “The World of the Married”.

It is noted that “Dirty Linen” was first announced back in May, making it Janine Gutierrez’s second project with ABS-CBN after “Marry Me, Marry You”.

Directed by Onat Diaz and Andoy Rano, “Dirty Linen” has the tagline, “Stained by lies, washed by truth, handle with care”.

(Photo Source: Zanjoe Marudo Instagram, Janine Gutierrez Instagram)

Zanjoe Marudo recently revealed that his upcoming new series, “The Broken Marriage Vow” came at the right time in his career.

Speaking to the media to promote the series recently, Zanjoe admitted that he was a bit down for a period of time circa 2019 to 2020, when not much work came his way, followed by the ABS-CBN shutdown and the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I didn’t know what the next move is and what else can be done. And then I got a call saying they were going to do a show. It felt like I was revived,” he said.

Zanjoe said that he accepted his role in the drama right away, especially since it’s been a long time coming.

“I have been waiting for a huge project like this and be the lead in a primetime drama. Now that I have been given the opportunity, I grabbed it right away,” he said.

In the series, which is a remake of the British series, “Doctor Foster” (and the more popular Korean remake, “The World of the Married”), Zanjoe plays the role of David Ilustre, the perfect husband of Jill (Jodi Sta. Maria) who later turns on her.

The upcoming series also stars Zaijian Jaranilla, Sue Ramirez, Jane Oineza, and Angeli Bayani, among others. It will premiere on television on 24 January.

(Photo Source: Zanjoe Marudo Instagram)