MANILA, Philippines - Young actress Shaina Magdayao vehemently denied reports saying that she is pregnant by her real life sweetheart, actor John Lloyd Cruz.

In an interview during a press conference for her upcoming movie "Shake, Rattle & Roll XII," Magdayao admitted that her tummy gets bigger because she keeps on eating but not because she is pregnant.

"Matakaw ako. Malaki ang tiyan ko pero hindi ako buntis. Mukha ba akong buntis? Hindi ba buong (Disyembre) ay magtatrabaho ako? Tapos January 2 ay may trabaho na ako kaagad," Magdayao said.

"So, hindi po ako buntis. So tama na, Merry Christmas na lang," the actress appealed.

Magdayao has been the center of controversy ever since she and Cruz admitted that they are already officially on.

Recently the two became the talk of the town as a rumor went around, saying the couple got “stuck” together while having sex.

Magdayao said that after all the negative issues, she became stronger. She also said that her relationship with Cruz is better than ever.

"I admit 'yong mga first months na binabato nila kami, definitely ay naka-apekto. Pero ngayon dahil mas pinatibay kami, ako mismo as a person mas nakilala ko ang sarili ko kung ano ang kaya kong gawin at hindi. Parang ngayon ay wala ng epekto. Surprisingly kinaya namin kaya nakakatuwa. Kasi isa siya (Cruz) sa mga tao na hindi bumitaw o hindi nang-iwan sa akin," she added.

When asked about her family's reaction to the negative intrigues thrown at her and Cruz, Magdayao replied: "Tinatawanan na lang ng pamilya ko. Kasi ang importante ay alam na namin kung ano ang totoo, at hindi na ibang tao sa kanila si John Lloyd. Parang kampante sila na walang mangyayaring ganoon. Kumbaga trusted nila ang relationship namin."