Barbie Forteza gets real on why her breakup with Jak Robert wasn’t too painful

• Barbie Forteza shared on Toni Talks that her breakup with Jak Roberto was smooth and not as painful as people expected

• The actress said the ease of the transition showed how healthy their seven-year relationship was

• Barbie described the relationship as a happy and fulfilling chapter in her life

• She emphasized the importance of having personal time and growing individually even while in a relationship

Kapuso star Barbie Forteza got candid about her recent breakup with longtime boyfriend Jak Roberto during her guest appearance on Toni Gonzaga’s YouTube show Toni Talks, surprising fans with her calm and grounded take on the end of their seven-year relationship.

“Masaya, smooth,” Barbie said when asked about how she’s been after the split. “Yung transition, it wasn’t as painful as some people painted it to be.”

She explained that although she didn’t fully understand why the breakup didn’t bring overwhelming sadness, it spoke volumes about the kind of relationship they had.

“It’s not as painful. It wasn’t actually. Pero kasi hindi ko alam kung bakit, pero it just goes to show how healthy the relationship was,” she shared.

Barbie described their time together as joyful and fulfilling, with no bitterness or regret.

“It was a good run, definitely. We were very happy.”

Reflecting on what the relationship taught her, Barbie emphasized the importance of keeping one’s identity and personal growth intact, even when in a loving partnership.

“Magkaroon ka ng me-time, para rin may sarili kang identity, makilala mo ’yung sarili mo outside of the relationship. Para rin ikaw sa sarili mo, nag-go-grow ka kahit nasa isa kang relasyon,” she advised.

The actress’s honest and emotionally intelligent perspective resonated with viewers, many of whom praised her maturity in navigating both love and heartbreak with grace.

Barbie Forteza is a Filipina actress, singer, host, and YouTuber who rose to prominence after portraying Young Jodi in GMA Network's 2009 adaptation of Stairway to Heaven. She later headlined several successful prime-time series including The Half Sisters, Meant to Be, Maria Clara at Ibarra, and Pulang Araw. Dubbed the 'Kapuso Primetime Princess,' she has won numerous local awards, including FAMAS and Gawad Urian, which has solidified her role in the industry.

As previously reported by KAMI, Barbie Forteza is solidifying her status as a reigning force in Philippine primetime television, marked by a succession of high-profile projects in 2025. For her role in "Beauty Empire," the Kapuso actress underwent a bold and significant physical transformation, including a new short haircut, which she described as a form of "self-discovery."

Meanwhile, Barbie Forteza took to social media to wish David Licauco a happy birthday. The actor dubbed 'Pambansang Ginoo' by netizens on social media has marked his 31st birthday on Sunday, June 15. On her official page on X, Barbie penned a short yet heartfelt message to David that has since gone viral. David later posted an affectionate response to the Kapuso Primetime Princess.

Source: KAMI.com.gh