Julia Barretto | |
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Born | Julia Francesca Barretto Baldivia March 10, 1997 Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Alma mater | St. Paul College |
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Years active | 2006–present |
Agent(s) | Star Magic (2006–2020) [1] Viva Artists Agency (2020–present) [2] |
Julia Francesca Barretto Baldivia (born March 10, 1997), professionally known as Julia Barretto (Tagalog: [ˈdʒuljabaˈrɛto] ), is a Filipino actress, commercial model and entrepreneur. Known for playing lead roles in romantic comedy and drama, she began her acting career as a child actress in several television soap operas. She has starred in numerous blockbuster films such as Vince and Kath and James (2016), Love You to the Stars and Back (2017), Unexpectedly Yours (2017) and Un/Happy for You (2024). Her accolades include three Box Office Entertainment Awards and a nomination in the prestigious Asian Television Awards. She has been inducted into the Eastwood City Walk of Fame.
She was born to actors Dennis Padilla and Marjorie Barretto, and has siblings from both her parents' respective sides.
She is a member of the Barretto clan, a prominent entertainment family which includes actresses Claudine Barretto and Gretchen Barretto. She finished grade school (Grades 1 to 7) at Miriam College in Loyola Heights Katipunan Avenue Quezon City in March 2011. She started high school at Miriam College from freshman to sophomore year, where she played as a member of their varsity volleyball team in the WNCAA, until she transferred to St. Paul College in Pasig in 2013 during her junior year under their curriculum for professional talents after signing a contract with Star Magic. She graduated high school in 2015. [3] [4]
Barretto began her career as a child actress and made her screen debut in Gulong ng Palad (2006). [5] After playing several supporting roles in television, she gained fame as Anna in the fantasy series Kokey (2007) and appeared as Pamela Kiev in the action drama series Palos the following year. [6] She also appeared in numerous episodes of the anthologies Wansapanataym and Maalaala Mo Kaya in the succeeding years. In 2011, she made her first appearance at the Star Magic Ball and was awarded Princess of the Night the following year. [7] In 2013, she was launched as part of Star Magic Circle, along with Liza Soberano and Janella Salvador. [8] She landed her first lead role in the drama series Mirabella (2014) opposite Enrique Gil. [9] According to Kantar Media, the series was the fourth most watched television show throughout its run and garnered its highest nationwide viewership of 27.3% during its finale episode. [10] The same year, Barretto was honored with a German Moreno Youth Achievement Award at the 62nd FAMAS Awards. [11] [12]
In May 2015, Barretto made her film debut in the teen romance Para sa Hopeless Romantic . The film earned her a nomination at the 64th FAMAS Awards for Best Supporting Actress. Later that year, she starred with Miles Ocampo in the melodrama series And I Love You So . [13] Barretto ventured more roles in romantic comedies and drama. In December 2016, she starred alongside Joshua Garcia and Ronnie Alonte in the film Vince and Kath and James . [14] It was selected as one of the official entries at the 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival and became a blockbuster hit, earning ₱123 million at the Philippine box office. [15] Following their successful team up, Barretto and Garcia starred again in another Star Cinema film, Love You to the Stars and Back . The film was acclaimed by the critics and has earned ₱112 million at the domestic box office. [16] Barretto's performance also earned her nominations for Best Actress at the FAMAS and Luna Awards.
In 2017, Barretto teamed up with Garcia for the third time and starred in the film Unexpectedly Yours with Sharon Cuneta and Robin Padilla. The film garnered bigger numbers at the box office, grossing ₱249 million worldwide. [17] In August 2018, the tandem made their television series debut in the drama series Ngayon at Kailanman . The show was a consistent top rater, [18] garnered its highest national TV rating of 34.7% in the finale. [19] The same year, the pair starred with Kris Aquino in the film I Love You, Hater . [20] In May 2019, she starred in the romance drama film Between Maybes opposite Gerald Anderson, her first project without Garcia in more than two years. [21] Barretto has earned consecutive nominations for Movie Loveteam of the Year at the PMPC Star Awards for Movies from 2017 to 2022 (excluding 2020).
In January 2020, she starred in the zombie thriller film Block Z . [22] While the film performed moderately at the box office, it achieved the highest number of first day registrations by any KBO movie following its availability on iWant and ABS-CBN TVplus' KBO. [23] In February 2020, she starred in an iWant original series I Am U opposite Tony Labrusca. [24] [25] In September 2020, Barretto left Star Magic and signed a management contract with Viva Artists Agency. [26] [27] In February 2022, she starred alongside Xian Lim and Marco Gumabao in the horror film Bahay na Pula . [28] [29] In September 2022, Barretto starred with Carlo Aquino in the romantic drama Expensive Candy . [30] It marked her first venture into sexy roles and received acclaim from critics for her performance. [31]
In 2023, Barretto graced the cover of Preview Magazine for their September issue, her first in over a decade. [32] In November, she was announced as the newest calendar girl for the local liquor brand Tanduay . [33] [34]
In 2024, Barretto starred alongside Korean actor Sang Heon Lee and Indonesian actor Nicholas Saputra in the Viu Philippines web series entitled Secret Ingredient. [35] [36] She was nominated for Best Leading Female in a Digital Series at the 2024 Asian Television Awards for her performance in the series.
Barretto reunited with Garcia after four years in the 2024 romantic drama movie Un/Happy for You , which was a massive box-office success. [37]
Barretto previously dated actor and perennial onscreen partner Joshua Garcia in 2017. Their relationship lasted for two years. [38] [39]
She is currently in a relationship with actor and Between Maybes co-star Gerald Anderson. Anderson confirmed the relationship in a 2021 interview with Boy Abunda. [40] [41]
In 2013, Barretto filed a petition before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court to change her surname from Baldivia (her father's surname) to Barretto (her mother's surname). Her parents, actors Marjorie Barretto and Dennis Padilla have been separated since 2007. The official reason cited by the actress' camp was to "prevent confusion" due to different surnames used in public and official records. As of 2021, Barretto reportedly still carries her father's surname in her contracts and business dealings. [42]
In 2020, Barretto filed a legal complaint against former broadcaster Jay Sonza for cyber libel and violation of the Safe Spaces Act at the National Bureau of Investigation due to his malicious social media posts alleging her pregnancy. [43]
Barretto launched her accessory brand The Juju Club in November 2021, which sells retro clips, hats, eyewear, and rings among others. [44] [45]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2015 | Para sa Hopeless Romantic | Maria Kristina Lapuz | Main cast | [46] |
2016 | Vince and Kath and James | Kathleen "Kath" Gonzales | [47] | |
2017 | Love You to the Stars and Back | Mika | [48] | |
Unexpectedly Yours | Yanni Gonzales | [49] | ||
Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad | Chino's rescue | Guest appearance | [50] | |
2018 | I Love You, Hater | Zoey Rivera | Main cast | [51] |
2019 | Between Maybes | Hazel Ilagan | [52] | |
2020 | Block Z | PJ / Princess Joy | [53] | |
2022 | Bahay na Pula | Jane | [54] | |
Expensive Candy | Candy | |||
2023 | Will You Be My Ex? | Chris | ||
2024 | Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Pipiliin Ko | Jas | ||
Un/Happy For You | Zy Angeles | [55] | ||
Hold Me Close | [56] | |||
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2006 | Gulong ng Palad | Isabelle | |
2007 | Walang Kapalit | Young Melanie Santillan | |
Kokey | Anna | ||
2008 | Palos | Pamela Kiev | |
2013 | Wansapanataym: Bokbok, Ang Batang Mapanubok | Lily | |
Wansapanataym: Petrang Paminta | Petra | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing | Alexandra "Alex" | ||
2013–present | ASAP | Herself / Performer | |
2014 | Mirabella | Mira Amarillo / Bella Arboleda Robles | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diary | Karen G. Nobleza | ||
2015 | Wansapanataym: Wish Upon A Lusis | Joy | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bracelet | Allysa | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pink Dress | Abigail Marquez | ||
Wansapanataym: Selfie Pa More, Sasha No More | Sasha Santillan | ||
2015–2016 | And I Love You So | Patricia "Trixie" C. Valdez | |
2017 | A Love to Last | Chloe S. Noble | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bituin | Aika Dare | ||
2018 | Goin' Bulilit | Herself / Guest | |
2018–2019 | Ngayon at Kailanman | Eva Mapendo / Angela Cortes | |
2020 | I Am U | Elise / Rose | |
Masked Singer Pilipinas | Herself / Guest judge | ||
2021 | Di Na Muli | Yanna | |
2022 | The Seniors | Diane | |
2024 | Secret Ingredient | Maya | |
Award [a] | Year [b] | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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ALTA Media Icon Awards | 2018 | Best Loveteam (with Joshua Garcia) | Ngayon at Kailanman | Won | [57] |
Anak TV Seal Awards | 2017 | Makabata Star Award | Herself | Won | [58] |
Asian Television Awards | 2024 | Best Leading Female in a Digital Series | Secret Ingredient | Nominated | [59] |
Box Office Entertainment Awards | 2017 | Most Promising Movie Actress of the Year | Vince & Kath & James | Won | [60] |
2018 | Most Popular Love Team of Movies & Television (with Joshua Garcia) | Love You to the Stars and Back | Won | [61] | |
2019 | Princess of Philippine Television | Ngayon at Kailanman | Won | [62] | |
Candy Reader's Choice Awards | 2014 | Best TV Actress | Herself | Won | [63] [64] |
EdukCircle Awards | 2018 | Loveteam of the Year (with Joshua Garcia) | Herself | Won | [65] |
FAMAS Awards | 2014 | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Herself | Won | [66] |
2016 | Best Supporting Actress | Para sa Hopeless Romantic | Nominated | [67] | |
2018 | Best Actress | Love You to the Stars and Back | Nominated | [68] | |
Female Celebrity of the Night | Herself | Won | |||
Gawad Lasallianeta Awards | 2023 | Most Outstanding Film Actress | Expensive Candy | Won | [69] |
GEMS Hiyas ng Sining Awards | 2019 | Best Actress (TV Series) | Ngayon at Kailanman | Won | [70] |
Golden Laurel LPU Batangas Media Awards | 2019 | Best TV Actress | Ngayon at Kailanman | Won | [71] |
Luna Awards | 2017 | Best Actress | Vince & Kath & James | Nominated | [72] |
2018 | Love You to the Stars and Back | Nominated | [73] | ||
Platinum Stallion Media Awards | 2017 | Best Film Actress | Vince & Kath & James | Won | [74] |
PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2017 | Movie Loveteam of the Year (with Joshua Garcia) | Vince & Kath & James | Nominated | [75] |
Movie Loveteam of the Year (with Ronnie Alonte) | Nominated | ||||
2018 | Movie Love Team of the Year (with Joshua Garcia) | Love You to the Stars and Back | Won | [76] | |
Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | Unexpectedly Yours | Nominated | [77] | ||
2019 | Movie Love Team of the Year (with Joshua Garcia) | I Love You, Hater | Nominated | [78] | |
2021 | Movie Love Team of the Year (with Gerald Anderson) | Between Maybes | Nominated | [79] | |
2022 | Movie Loveteam of the Year (with Joshua Garcia) | Block Z | Nominated | [80] | |
PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2017 | Best Single Performance by an Actress | Maalaala Mo Kaya ("Bituin" episode) | Nominated | [81] |
German Moreno Power Tandem Award (with Joshua Garcia) | Herself | Won | |||
2018 | Female Star of the Night | Herself | Won | [82] | |
Star Magic Ball Special Awards | 2012 | Princess of the Night | Herself | Won | [83] |
2014 | Best Dressed | Won | [84] | ||
2017 | Belle of the Ball | Won | [85] | ||
Yahoo! Celebrity Awards | 2014 | Female Emerging Star of The Year | Herself | Won | [86] |
YouTube Creator Awards | 2020 | Silver Play Button | Herself | Won | [87] |
2021 | Gold Play Button | Won | [88] |
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