“Labyu with an Accent” stars Coco Martin and Jodi Sta. Maria are having a blast working together on their first-ever movie team-up!  

In an exclusive interview with Star Cinema on September 28, Coco and Jodi gushed over their working relationship moments before they flew to the United States to embark on “FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Pasasalamat Tour USA”.  

According to Jodi, it’s been a unique experience with her to be under the direction of Coco for the first time while simultaneously being his leading lady. Meanwhile, Coco sang praises of the veteran actress, describing her as “napakahusay, napaka-professional.”  

While on the concert tour, Coco and Jodi are also filming most of the scenes of "Labyu with an Accent", in the United States.  

The romantic-comedy will serve as one of Star Cinema’s official entries this Metro Manila Film Fest (MMFF) 2022 along with the Vice Ganda and Ivana Alawi-starrer “Partners in Crime”.  

You can know more about Coco and Jodi’s onscreen dynamic and preparations for the film in the videos above!