ACTOR Jericho Rosales has admitted that he spends a lot of time with ex-girlfriend Kristine Hermosa these days. He even said they ?hug and kiss a lot.?

But, the actor added, these are all part of the script. He was referring to the ABS-CBN drama series, ?Dahil May Isang Ikaw? where he and Kristine play the lovers Miguel and Ella.

?In the show, we got separated for many years,? Jericho told Inquirer Entertainment during the launch of the new line of Walker intimate apparels, which he endorses. ?We recently reunited and got married. We?re now on our honeymoon. I guess it?s just fitting to see our characters so much in love with each other. Kristine agreed to the kissing scenes because she understood the need for them.?

Jericho also confessed he?s always on his toes when publicly discussing his relationship with Kristine. He pointed out that not only is Kristine an ex-girlfriend, the actress is also being romantically linked to another actor, Oyo Sotto.

?I don?t think there?s another chance for Tin (Kristine?s nickname) and I to get back together,? the actor stressed. ?I made a promise to myself not to get involved with my leading ladies anymore. I just want to concentrate with work. Besides, nand?yan naman si Oyo para kay Tin.?

Kristine and Jericho first met and fell in love in 2000 while doing the soap ?Pangako Sa ?Yo.? They broke up shortly after the show ended its run in 2002.

Jericho recently released an album titled ?Change? under Star Records. ?I hope to tour with a band again next year before I start doing another teleserye or a movie. I also want to produce more albums and concerts, and I hope to study editing and directing, enroll in workshops and crash courses.?

The actor, who has been in the biz for 12 years, said he hopes to produce short films or documentaries. ?But right now,? he said, ?I?m still trying balance my schedule.?