Billy Crawford denies 'controlling' Coleen Garcia

MANILA, Philippines — Billy Crawford denies that he is a controlling boyfriend to Coleen Garcia.

“I'm never a controlling boyfriend – never,” replied Billy in an interview aired in “Aquino & Abunda Tonight” on Thursday. “Never ko siyang pinagbawalan kung ano ang gusto niyang gawin.”

Some have thought this way after seeing the Kapamilya actor-host accompanying Coleen to some of her pictorials.

Billy explained that his girlfriend doesn't have a personal assistant, so he would assist her whenever he is free.

Although he is ready to settle down, the 32-year-old actor-host also denied he is pressing Coleen, 22, to get married.

“I want to give her the time to grow as an artist, and marami rin siyang pangarap na gusto niyang matupad, magawa niya,” he said.

He also revealed Coleen's plan to pursue her studies this year.