Barbie Forteza’s decision to keep details of her breakup with longtime boyfriend Jak Roberto private didn’t stop her family from drawing attention with cryptic messages seemingly in support of the actress.
Forteza confirmed on January 2 that she and Roberto had ended their seven-year relationship, thanking him for the “exceptional” love he showed her. Meanwhile, Roberto has yet to issue any public statement.
Family Posts Raise Questions
A day before Forteza’s announcement, her mother, Imelda, shared a now-expired Instagram Story expressing pride in someone, without naming who.
“No one knows how much you went through this year, but you stayed strong and didn’t quit. I’m so proud of you,” the post read.
Similarly, Forteza’s older sister, Gabrielle Vierneza, shared a candid photo of the actress laughing, captioned, “Gusto ko happy ka” (I want you to be happy). Barbie responded to the post, appearing amused by her sister’s message.
A “Beautiful Goodbye”
Despite the online buzz, Forteza chose to maintain a positive tone when announcing the split.
“Seven wonderful years. A lot of laughs, a lot of ramen, and so much love. Your love was exceptional,” she wrote in a heartfelt social media post. “But sometimes, good things fall apart so better things can come together. Beautiful goodbye, @jakroberto. Thank you for loving me the way you did.”
She wished Roberto well, expressing excitement for the future for both of them:
“May you find the love you deserve.”
JakBie’s History
Forteza and Roberto, known to fans as JakBie, had worked together in notable projects, including the film Laut and the TV series Meant to Be and Kara Mia.
While the reason behind their breakup remains undisclosed, fans continue to speculate, fueled by the cryptic posts of Forteza’s family. Both stars have chosen to focus on the future, leaving their supporters to respect their privacy during this transitional period.