Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia | Picture: Instagram/@starmagicphils
Individuals normally say that it’s simpler to go from pals to lovers than it’s to go from lovers to pals, however former movie star couple Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia show {that a} previous romance could not at all times have a bitter ending. In reality, as of their case, it may result in a contemporary begin — both in friendship or a wholesome skilled relationship.
In the middle of their two-year relationship, the ex-love group, often known as “JoshLia,” despatched their followers right into a frenzy once they not too long ago served main onscreen chemistry through the promotional interviews for his or her new film, “Un/completely satisfied for you.”
And whereas they’re now well-settled into their respective relationships with different individuals, Barretto stated it proper in a single interview when she instructed Garcia, “In equity to us, we remained civil… hindi tayo masyadong unhealthy to one another no, in equity?”
As they engaged in mild banter, JoshLia followers couldn’t assist however really feel a little bit of nostalgia with this reset of their relationship. And now that they’re about to have their reunion film on the large display screen, right here’s a timeline of Barretto and Garcia’s romance that went platonic.
Delivery of JoshLia
Barretto and Garcia are believed to have first met on the ABS-CBN Sunday noontime present ASAP, the place the actress served as one of many hosts, and the place Garcia guested, coming proper out of the Pinoy Large Brother Home.
After they starred of their first film collectively, “Vince, Kath, and James” (2016), the 2 immediately hit off. In 2017, through the press convention of their second movie, “Love You to the Stars and Again,” Garcia admitted that he’s courting Barretto, as he claimed he had at all times had a crush on her, even earlier than their first mission.
The identical yr, the 2 went viral after Garcia requested Barretto to be his date on the Star Magic Ball 2017. He stunned the actress with a serenade of Ed Sheeran’s “Excellent” and a bouquet of purple roses. The 2 graced their first purple carpet to indicate off how good they appear collectively.
By the top of 2017, Garcia began to tag together with the actress’ household journeys, which on the time had been in Hokkaido, Japan. They’ve been treating the followers to their candy moments on and off digital camera, making them one of many thriving love groups on the time, with the likes of KathNiel (Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla), JaDine (James Reid and Nadine Lustre), and LizQuen (Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil).
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Breach of belief
Nonetheless, in 2018, the 2 turned a middle of public curiosity after Garcia reportedly despatched a direct message (DM) to a lady on Instagram, complimenting her. The actor opened up in tears in an interview with Boy Abunda, saying that it was a problem that examined their relationship. “‘Di kasi madali ang nangyaring ‘yon. Ang daming nag-judge,” he stated. (What occurred wasn’t simple as a result of there have been many individuals who judged the state of affairs.)
In a separate interview, regardless of saying that they had been okay, Barretto stated that the actor was nonetheless making an attempt to earn her belief once more as they continued to repair what’s left of their relationship after the controversy.
“I’ve discovered vital issues: self-worth, self-value, issues I can tolerate, and what I can’t tolerate. I made that clear to him. It was a tough patch, however I didn’t put no matter we in-built our partnership to waste. So as much as this present day, he’s nonetheless making an attempt to achieve my belief. And that’s the reality. He’s nonetheless making an attempt to achieve my belief. However we’re okay. Settle for, forgive, and transfer on. Life goes on,” she stated.
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Gerald Anderson within the image
Not lengthy after, the 2 turned the middle of one other controversy after Barretto starred within the film “Between Maybes,” reverse Gerald Anderson, who on the time was courting Bea Alonzo. In June 2019, Barretto and Garcia debunked rumors that they’d damaged up due to Anderson.
“No, completely not,” stated Barretto, with Garcia including, “Hindi naman totoo ‘yon. Hindi naman magagawa ni Gerald ‘yon. Parang kuya ko na si Gerald.” (That’s not true. Gerald wouldn’t try this. He’s like my older brother.)
The next month, a sequence of Instagram posts went viral after Alonzo “appreciated” some images had been of Barretto and Anderson allegedly being “flirty” with one another at a celebration.
Amid the rumors, Garcia prolonged his help to Barretto and commenced to explain their relationship as extra of a friendship.
“Kaibigan ko siya. So hindi naman siguro masama kung ibigay ko ‘yung suporta ko sa kanya,” he stated. “Kumbaga kalimutan muna natin ‘yung problema, nandito ako bilang kaibigan mo, hindi para kung ano man.”
(She’s my pal, so possibly it’s not unhealthy if I give her my help. Let’s neglect about the issue; I’m right here as your pal, not for something.)
The identical month, Barretto dropped an explosive Instagram submit, admitting that she and Garcia broke up “4 months in the past,” and that she didn’t cheat on him, as she additionally affirmed that she had nothing to do with Anderson and Alonzo’s breakup: “I wish to disassociate myself from the breakup of Bea and Gerald. These points are solely their very own,” she wrote on the time.
EXCLUSIVE: Julia Barretto quashes third social gathering rumors linking her to Gerald Anderson. Joshua Garcia reacts. pic.twitter.com/JlymLWFlbF
— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) June 28, 2019
Saving the friendship
In January 2020, the 2 starred within the film “Block Z.” By this time, they had been not a pair, as Garcia additionally began to get paired with one other love group, which on the time was with Janella Salvador.
Barretto stated that she is going to at all times cheer for Garcia from afar and can at all times be pleased with his progress as an actor. The actress underscored that their friendship stays regardless of the top of their romance.
“It’s vital that you’re prepared to avoid wasting the friendship. Masaya ako at natutuwa ako na naging maayos naman yung ending naming dalawa at lumabas kami ng breakup namin nang mas mature at mas mabuting tao,” she stated.
(It’s vital that you’re prepared to avoid wasting the friendship. I’m completely satisfied and I’m glad that the ending was good for each of us and that we got here out of our breakup as extra mature and higher individuals.)
Closure with ‘Paubaya’
The 2 starred in Moira Dela Torre’s music video “Paubaya,” breaking and therapeutic the hearts of their followers because the MV served as a closure to their story. In line with them, they helped write their dialogue, which made it appear private and real. The MV tells the story of a pair who fall in love and get engaged. Nonetheless, on their marriage ceremony day, the bride leaves the groom on the altar.
Many believed the ex-couple’s change on the finish of the music video was the closure that the 2 of them (and their followers) had been ready for to have the ability to transfer on from their breakup.
Completely satisfied for each other
4 years after their final film collectively, “Block Z,” that was launched in 2020, and three years after they starred within the music video “Paubaya,” the 2 are set to reunite for “Un/Completely satisfied For You,” this yr.
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Throughout their latest interview, the 2 talked about how they remained pals regardless of their romantic historical past. The actor stated, “Ang dami naming na-share, ang dami naming nakita sa isa’t isa. Wala na kaming itatago, then magiging stranger kami? Edi olats naman ‘yun. D’un ako kumakapit, sa friendship naming dalawa.”
(We shared loads. We noticed completely different sides of one another. We had nothing to cover, then we’d change into strangers? It will be such a waste. That’s what I maintain onto—our friendship.)
Regardless of starring in varied tasks up to now, the ex-couple stated this reunion film feels model new.
“This feels acquainted, however parang bago rin (but it surely additionally feels new) as a result of we’re attending to re-know one another,” stated Barretto.
As of now, Barretto is at the moment courting Anderson, whereas Garcia is rumored to be courting Filipina-French athlete Emilienne Vigier.
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