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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/1783266420603070526_Will Ashley.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Will Ashley. Anna Cerezo, ABS-CBN News"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Will Ashley. <em>Anna Cerezo, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- While Will Ashley did not explicitly confirm the status of his relationship with Mika Salamanca, he said they have grown “closer” and have built a “strong foundation.”</p><p>Ashley and Salamanca have fueled romance rumors online and have been frequently linked. </p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/5/31/will-mika-salamanca-team-up-with-will-ashley-on-a-future-project-here-s-what-she-has-to-say-1111">READ: Will Mika Salamanca team up with Will Ashley on a future project? </a></div><p>“We are good po. Enjoy namin company ng isa’t isa. Sobrang naging close kami, lalo na ng nag lock in sa ‘Hotel 88.’ Kaya na build namin strong foundation sa kung ano man relationship namin,” he said in an interview during the 9th Eddys in Pasay City on Sunday.</p><p>Ashley commended Salamanca’s dedication to her craft and said he hopes to work with her on future projects. He added he is open to them being on-screen partners. </p><p>“Si Mika very focused siya sa work and craft niya. So gusto ko siya maka-work,” he explained. “Hindi ko masabi pero hindi ako nag close ng doors.”</p><p>Ashley also explained he is not closing doors on being paired again with Bianca de Vera—with whom he remains a “very good friend.”</p><p>“We never know, for now wala pa opportunity,” he said. “Oo naman [We are good friends.] Hindi naman po mawawala iyon. Tagal din namin nagsama sa loob ng bahay. Para talaga kami magkakaibigan nag renta sa isang bahay.”</p><p>According to Ashley, he will support De Vera and Dustin Yu’s DustBia “Love, Actually” Fan Meet this August if his schedule permits.</p><p>Ashley tied with Rico Blanco for the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 9th Eddys, held in Pasay City on Sunday.</p><div> </div>

<p>While Will Ashley did not explicitly confirm the status of his relationship with Mika Salamanca, he said they have grown “closer” and have built a “strong foundation.”</p>

While Will Ashley did not explicitly confirm the status of his relationship with Mika Salamanca, he said they have grown “closer” and have built a “strong foundation.”

Will Ashley on relationship with Mika Salamanca: 'Sobrang naging close kami'

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Will Ashley on relationship with Mika Salamanca: 'Sobrang naging close kami'

Anna Cerezo,

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Published July 05, 2026 11:48 PM PHT

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