MANILA, Philippines - Actor John Lloyd Cruz revealed his secret to handling fame.

In an interview with Bandila on Thursday, Cruz said he handles fame as if he's handling his money.

"Well basically fame, kung fame ang tinutukoy niyo, Tito Boy, parang ako I try to handle it like money, you have to use it wisely," Cruz said.

"Mayroon siyang silbi. Hindi lang siya parang 'fame' naku huwag mong isipin yan. Hindi (kasi) part yan ng brand mo, part yan ng pangalan mo, part yan ng kung sino ka and you have to use it wisely. Yun yung reality," Cruz added.

Asked if there was a point in his life that he became boastful because of fame and success, Cruz replied: "Tumatanda lang, tumatanda. You tend to look for quality, nagiging reasonable ka lang. Kasi tumatanda ka sa business na ito, natututo ka. Nagkakaroon ka na ng konsepto kung ano ang para sa iyo... Tina-try mo na makuha kasi yun ang tingin mo na tama, so yun ang susundan mo."

Currently, Cruz is promoting his newest film "Unofficially Yours" with Angel Locsin.

Under Star Cinema and directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, "Unofficially Yours" will hit theaters nationwide on February 15.