Stephany Stefanowitz and Gab Valenciano: Are they an item?

Musician Gab Valenciano and former Miss Philippines Earth Stephany Stefanowitz are reportedly getting cozy these days as rumors swirled that they are playing sweet music together.

"With Gab (Valenciano), we are just getting to know each other. We're like best friends," said Stefanowitz, during a press conference for "Free Hugs" project sponsored by New Placenta herbal beauty soap, held in Sta. Mesa, Manila recently.

Also joining the press conference were Jaime Acosta, president and CEO of Psalmstre Enterprises, Inc., and Laurence Mossman, star of the hit musical play "Kinky Boots."

"Two weeks ago we went diving in Anilao. It was memorable because when my father passed away nine years ago, it was his request that his ashes be thrown into the ocean in Anilao. He was a diver. Every weekend, he would go to Anilao. It's his favorite spot. I haven't visited it since his ashes were laid to the ocean," Stefanowitrz said.

"It was my first time to dive. Wala ng practice practice. As in diretso ng dive. Wala akong license as a diver. It was 40 feet. Talagang nice experience," the Filipino-German beauty queen said.

Asked about the sexiest part of Gab's body, Stefanowtiz said: "The sexiest part of Gab's body is his mind, his intelligence."

Stefanowitz laughed as she denied rumors that she gets kilig when Gab text or calls her over the phone. "Hindi naman. Wala pong ganun. That's not true. We are not on that level po kasi."

The model-host also praised Gab and his father Gary Valenciano for their passion in music.

"He (Gab) is the most talented in the industry. I learned that when he performs in ASAP with his father, they create their own music by scratch. Ganun po sila ka- meticulous sa kanila ng performances," she said.

"We met through common friends. We've been friends on Facebook for a long time already. He's very handsome," she added.

Stefanowitz, 27, is also being linked to Presidential son Sebastian "Baste" Duterte and an unidentified businessman.

"Baste (Duterte) is talagang friends lang. I really enjoyed doing 'Lakbai.' Actually I haven't watched the episode pa nga because I was out of town that Sunday. With a businessman, he's a good friend," she said.

Gab has just separated from his wife model-blogger Tricia Centenera allegedly due to cheating.

They exchanged wedding vows three times over two years - US, Tagaytay and Boracay.

Tricia alleged that Gab had a brief tryst with an unidentified woman during their married life. She said that Gab has already apologized on cheating her. - ROBERT REQUINTINA