Simon Javier opens up about struggles to see daughter amid co-parenting issue with Zara Lopez

- Simon Javier and Zara Lopez, who share a 15-year age gap, broke up in January 2024 after welcoming their daughter in 2023

- The social media personality allegedly faced restrictions on seeing his daughter, including two months of no contact, and claims Zara blocked him

- Despite a brief reconciliation as co-parents, Simon alleges Zara has blocked him again, reigniting his struggle to see their child

- Moreover, Simon emphasized his love for his daughter, his willingness to provide, and his desire for peace, while acknowledging Zara as a great mother

Simon Javier, a 25-year-old TikTok star, took to Facebook on May 17, 2025.

He shared an emotional update about his co-parenting journey with ex-partner Zara Lopez, following their breakup in January 2024.

In a heartfelt post accompanied by a photo of him with their daughter, Simon detailed the challenges he has faced in maintaining a relationship with his child.

He expressed the pain of being allegedly unable to see the kid for periods of time.

Likewise, he shared his attempts to reconcile as co-parents, and his ongoing hope for a peaceful resolution despite communication struggles.

"We broke up last year January and I was not allowed to see my baby. I didn’t see my baby for more 2 months. She blocked me so I had no way to communicate with my baby. That really broke my heart because I love my child more than anything in the world. So I surprise visit them in the condo and talked to my baby’s mom. It was tough and we talked a lot and we decided to be friends again. We started making contents again even if we are not really back together. Even our wedding contents are just contents."

"We are just having fun and we are just co-parenting the whole time. Now that we are not okay again, she blocked me and I feel like she doesn’t want to show baby again. It’s painful not being allowed to see your baby even if you are willing to spend time, provide & love your child. I respect her decision and I’ll give her the space she needs. She is a great mom but we are just not the best partners. I really tried my best for them but I guess it’s never enough."

"We have a 15 years age gap and now I can feel that. I’m thankful for my baby’s mom for everything because without her there’s no baby and she will do everything for her kids. I always pray to God that one day she will realize that baby needs her daddy. I always pray for her & our baby to be always happy and safe. Being a single mom is very tough, that’s why I came back to help her and provide for them both. It’s just that I’m only there for our baby and I feel we should just stick to being just co-parents. I want to talk to her but I’m blocked everywhere. "

"There’s no way for me to communicate with her and our baby so this is the only platform where I can share my feelings. I believe everyone deserves to see their child. I want to say sorry to my baby’s mom for all my shortcomings and mistakes. I’m still young and I’m not perfect but I will never forget and leave behind my baby. Being a dad is my greatest achievement in life and I love being a dad. I made many mistakes but I’m doing my best to treat her and our baby right and love them even if we are just co-parents."

"I wish them all the best and I’m always here for them if they need me. She is still my baby’s mom so I will always help her no matter what. I hope things will get better because I don’t want to fight or argue anymore. I want peace and freedom from all the negativity and pain that I’m feeling right now. I just want my baby back because not seeing her is the most painful feeling in the world."

Read Simon's full post below:

Simon Javier rose to prominence as a TikTok creator known for his comedic skits and dance videos, amassing over 1.2 million followers by 2021. Zara Lopez was a member of the Viva Hot Babes, a popular all-female group in the early 2000s known for their provocative performances and music.

In 2021, Simon and Zara collaborated on a TikTok video recreating a dance trend, which unexpectedly went viral with over 25 million views. Their chemistry sparked a romance, and they began sharing more content together, quickly becoming a beloved online couple despite their age difference.

In a previous report by KAMI, Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old influencer, was killed during a TikTok livestream in a beauty salon in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico. The Jalisco prosecutor is investigating the case as a femicide, a gender-based killing, following the attack by a man who shot her. Moments before her death, Marquez mentioned a mysterious person who had visited the salon earlier with an “expensive gift” for her, expressing concern. Then, he livestream briefly showed a person picking up her phone before it ended.

Earlier, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspect even grabbed a bag and mobile phone from the suspects. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

Source: KAMI.com.gh