Barbie Forteza recently opened up about the support she receives from her boyfriend Jak Roberto for her on-screen pairing with David Licauco, popularly known as the #BarDa love team.
Challenges in Balancing Relationships
On Friday’s “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” Barbie admitted that her relationship with Jak faced challenges due to her professional commitments with the #BarDa team. She mentioned feeling guilty about the limited quality time they spent together. However, Jak has been exceptionally supportive, celebrating her successes with David Licauco and being proud of the love team’s achievements.
“Very secure siya sa sarili niya na he lets his woman shine kahit not with him,” Barbie said, highlighting Jak’s confidence and support.
Jak Roberto’s Support
Jak Roberto even became known for his humorous “anti-silos” class meme during the peak of the #BarDa success, showing his light-hearted and supportive nature.
Relationship Dynamics
When asked about the friendship between Jak and David, Barbie said, “Sabi nila. Hindi naman sila nag-uusap. Pero I guess they’re good.” This suggests a respectful and amicable relationship despite the lack of direct communication.
Career Highlights
Barbie and David rose to fame as a love team after starring as Fidel and Klay in the historical portal fantasy series “Maria Clara at Ibarra,” now streaming on Netflix. They are set to star in the upcoming series “Pulang Araw” alongside Sanya Lopez, Alden Richards, and Dennis Trillo.
Upcoming Projects
The #BarDa love team will also feature in their first movie together, “That Kind of Love,” premiering in Philippine cinemas on July 10. The film is an entry to the Jinseo Arigato International Film Festival.
Barbie shared that she and David didn’t hit it off right away due to their different work ethics and routines, with David often being late to set. Despite this, their professional relationship has flourished, leading to their current success.