Jillian Ward, Raheel Bhyria report they have gotten closer on and off cam

Jillian Ward and Raheel Bhyriaa shared that their on and off-cam relationship has gotten closer as they work together in "Mga Batang Riles." 

In Lhar Santiago's report in "24 Oras" Friday, Jillian shared that she now understands and trusts Raheel more. 

"Kahit hindi siya naniniwala, mas may trust ako sa kaniya ngayon and parang mas open na rin po ako sa kaniya compared nung [Abot-Kamay na Pangarap] days namin," she said. 

Raheel also said that he's thankful Jillian joined the show because he was able to tell her things he could not in the past. 

"Nagpapasalamat ako nandito siya dahil marami rin akong naisabi na hindi ko maisabi rin before at mas naintindihan niya raw ako," he said without revealing what exactly he was able to tell Jillian this time around. 

Raheel also expressed his gratitude to fans who have been shipping their characters, Sig and Lady.

"Nakakatuwa po lagi po akong kinikilig pag nakikita ko 'yung edits namin mag-isa, nanunood ako, kinikilig ako," he said. 

Jillian agreed, saying she would also scroll on social media and watch fan edits of their characters. 

The Sparkle stars added that they are happy whenever their taping schedules for the show coincide. 

"Walang halong biro, 'pag nakikita ko na may taping, mas na-l-look forward ko kasi nandun si Jill kasi na-i-inspire ako lalo magtrabaho 'pag nakikita ko na kasama siya," said Raheel.

"Ako natutuwa po ako. Nasabi ko na rin naman sa kaniya 'to na pagka nagtataping ako, wala, parang dahil nandiyan siya, kumportable ako kasi siya talaga 'yung pinaka close ko po since [Abot-Kamay na Pangarap] din," said Jillian. 

"Mga Batang Riles" also stars Miguel Tanfelix, Kokoy De Santos, Bruce Roeland, and Anton Vinzon. 

The series airs Mondays to Fridays at 8:45 p.m. on GMA Prime. 

—CDC, GMA Integrated News