Amid the breakup of showbiz couples, Barbie Forteza and Jak Roberto remain “matatag”
JAK ROBERTO and BARBIE FORTEZA – The showbiz couple remains strong amid the breakups of celebrity lovers.
Jak Roberto, whose real name is Jan Rommel Osuna Roberto, is not only an actor but also a model and singer. His career, which began in 2011, includes co-hosting “Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman” and acting in various television series like “Pepito Manaloto,” “The Half Sisters,” and “Meant to Be.” Apart from acting, Jak is associated with the music industry as a member of the trio boy band 3LOGY.
On the other hand, Barbie Forteza, or Barbara Ambas Forteza in real life, is a versatile artist known for her roles in TV series like “Stairway to Heaven,” “The Half Sisters,” and “Kara Mia,” as well as films such as “Tween Academy: Class of 2012” and “Laut.” She has received accolades for her performances, including the Best Supporting Actress award at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival for “Mariquina” in 2014. Besides acting,
The two artists have been in a relationship since 2016, with their personal lives often shared on social media, creating public interest in their journey together. Amid the breakups of showbiz couples, the two remain strong in their relationship.
In an episode of Marites University, “PhD Marites” Rose Garcia discussed her conversation with Barbie on the red carpet of the movie “Firefly.” “Tinanong siya sa gitna ng mga hiwalayang isyu ngayon, itong si Barbie nga at si Jak ay nanatiling matatag. Solid ‘di ba. Kahit na alam nating si Barbie ay pinapareha kay David [Licauco],” Garcia narrated.
“Pero pinapakita talaga nila na ‘solid kami in real life’. So, tinanong siya, ‘anong masasabi mo doon?’ Kumbaga, ‘kayo ba gaano kayo ka-secure?’ Tapos sinabi ni Barbie na hindi kami magagaya sa mga naghihiwalay,” Rose added. “At ako naniniwala ako doon,” her co-host, “Ambetable Professor” Ambet Nabus agreed.