Fans of Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto, affectionately known as “JoshLia,” are thrilled as the duo sparks renewed excitement with their latest TikTok videos. The former couple and on-screen partners showcased their undeniable chemistry in a series of clips posted on ABS-CBN Star Cinema’s TikTok page, where they participated in a trending photo challenge set to Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer.”
The videos, which captured the pair striking four dynamic poses, quickly went viral, amassing millions of views and hundreds of thousands of likes, reaffirming the strong fan base for their tandem. Captions like “The JoshLia spark is still there!” accompanied the posts, highlighting the special connection that continues to resonate with their audience.
This resurgence of ‘JoshLia’ comes just as Garcia and Barretto are set to reunite in their upcoming film “Un/happy for You,” directed by Petersen Vargas. This marks their first movie collaboration in four years, fueling fan anticipation for their on-screen reunion.
Both actors have moved forward in their personal lives since their split in 2019, with Barretto now in a relationship with actor Gerald Anderson and Garcia linked to Filipino-French athlete Emilienne Vigier. Yet, their professional reunion has been warmly received, with Barretto noting that it feels like “the right time, right material” and that both are in “a good place in our lives.”
As JoshLia prepares to bring their chemistry back to the big screen, fans are eagerly waiting to see how their real-life growth and experiences will translate into their film performances. The excitement around their TikTok videos serves as a promising preview of what is to come in “Un/happy for You.”