Gerald and Julia Split? Claudine Barretto Shares Her Thoughts
CLAUDINE BARRETTO – The actress has finally spoken about the rumored breakup between her niece, Julia Barretto, and actor Gerald Anderson. Her response was intriguing and left many netizens talking.
During her guest appearance on Ogie Diaz’s new YouTube vlog, The Issue is You!, alongside Inah Evans, the topic of Julia and Gerald’s relationship naturally came up. Ogie directly asked Claudine what she knew about the alleged split, which has been circulating online along with rumors of a third party being involved.
Claudine admitted that she didn’t have direct knowledge of the situation. “Ako I don’t have any idea. I have no idea. Puro naririnig ko rin lang, ang daming mga fake news, may kung sinu-sinong babae, Gigi (de Lana), may ganyan-ganyan…Arci (Muñoz). Napatunayan mo (Ogie) na fake,” Claudine explained, addressing Ogie.
Ogie then brought up another woman rumored to be connected to Gerald, volleyball player Vanie Gandler, who plays for the Cignal HD Spikers. Fans began speculating about Gerald and Vanie when they noticed that Gerald frequently attended her team’s games.
Claudine responded by saying she has many friends in the volleyball community and often attends PVL (Premier Volleyball League) events, mentioning several players she’s close to. However, when Ogie specifically mentioned Vanie’s name, Claudine’s reaction hinted at some tension.
When asked directly about Vanie and Gerald, Claudine gave a cryptic answer, saying, “Ay hindi pa kami nag-abot, buti na lang.” She added, “Hindi ‘yan ang ikinuwento sa akin ng mga babies ko sa volleyball,” referring to what she had heard from her close friends in the sport.
When Ogie pressed Claudine to share more details, she chose to keep things private. She said that she no longer watches PVL games and hinted that it was because of someone she would rather not see.
Claudine clarified that she has no ill will toward the person involved but admitted that she doesn’t like them personally, saying it’s normal to feel that way.
Netizens have been buzzing with mixed reactions—some sympathizing with Claudine, while others urged everyone to respect their privacy and avoid jumping to conclusions. Many agreed that, until Julia or Gerald speaks directly about their relationship, everything remains speculation.