Irish actor COLIN FARRELL is dating an up and coming British singer. He met NICOLA WARD while filming an upcoming WOODY ALLEN movie in London.

Ward, who rejected a place in girl band GIRLS ALOUD, insist their relationship is still in its infancy, but is clearly very fond of the MIAMI VICE actor, 30.

The 24-year-old says, “It’s early days so I don’t want to say too much. We met randomly when he was filming and he took my number.

“I didn’t think in a million years he’d get in touch, so I was really surprised when he called.

“I enjoy his company and, yes, he’s a real gent.”

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