‘Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition’ Kapuso Big Winner Mika Salamanca has revealed that fellow housemate and Sparkle artist Will Ashley has courted her multiple times—even after she repeatedly turned him down.
During her guest appearance on GMA Network’s ‘Your Honor’, hosted by Chariz Solomon and Buboy Villar, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, Mika candidly discussed Will’s persistence and clarified the current status of their relationship.
The revelation came after the hosts showed her a video of Will delivering a message to his future girlfriend during his earlier appearance on the program alongside Ralph De Leon.
Curious about when the episode was recorded, Mika unexpectedly revealed that Will had already pursued her on several occasions.
“Kasi nanligaw sa akin si Will multiple times, tapos binasted ko siya nang ilang beses,” Mika admitted.
According to the actress, Will began expressing his romantic intentions shortly after they left the Pinoy Big Brother house.
“Kakalabas namin ng PBB… pagkalabas pa lang namin ng PBB, si Will talaga, nanligaw na,” she recalled.
Mika explained that Will wanted to maintain the connection they had developed inside the reality show despite their busy schedules and separate career priorities.
“Kasi parang ayaw niya talagang mawala ‘yong connection namin,” she shared.
She then recalled Will asking for just one month to prove his sincerity.
“Bigyan mo lang ako ng chance, kahit isang buwan lang. Pag hindi mo nagustuhan ‘yong treatment ko sa ‘yo, ‘yong panliligaw ko sa ‘yo, bastedin mo ‘ko,” Mika quoted him as saying.
However, after that month, Mika still decided not to enter a relationship with him. Will eventually tried courting her again, but she continued to decline because of their personal and professional priorities.
Despite the repeated rejections, Mika said Will remained consistent in showing his affection while respecting her boundaries.
“Pero hindi talaga siya tumigil. Nirespeto niya ‘ko, binigyan niya ‘ko ng space, pero hindi tumigil ‘yan magpadala ng bulaklak, hindi tumigil ‘yan magparamdam,” she revealed.
She explained that whenever Will felt the timing might be better, he would ask again, although her answer remained the same.
Mika nevertheless expressed admiration for his consistency and the way he continued to show that he cared. With fans frequently spotting Mika and Will together in the Philippines and abroad, speculation about their relationship has continued. However, Mika clarified that they are not officially a couple.
“Ngayon, nasa ligawan stage pa lang kami,” she confirmed.
She explained that while she has not yet accepted Will as her boyfriend, she has allowed him to continue courting her. The actress also shared that she and Will had already known each other before entering the PBB house. Their time on the reality show, however, brought them closer.
Their shared interests—including gaming, music, and family—helped strengthen their connection.
Beyond their personal connection, Mika and Will are also working together in the Kapuso afternoon series ‘Delivery Boi’. According to Mika, they have maintained a professional working relationship on set despite the public’s interest in their romance. She also described the atmosphere during filming as happy and comfortable. For now, Mika remains focused on her career while allowing her relationship with Will to develop at its own pace.