Leon Barretto, ibinahagi mga challenges ukol sa pamumuhay mag-isa

Published 16 Mar 2026 at 9:30 PM

by Josh Medina

3 min read

Leon Barretto revealed that moving out of his family home after graduating from college was challenging at first but ultimately rewarding
The 23-year-old is now working as a full-time content creator while living independently in a condo he rents in Metro Manila
Leon admitted that his sleep habits are inconsistent, though he tries to prioritize getting at least eight hours of sleep
He said one of the biggest challenges of living alone is paying for his own expenses, including rent and electricity

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Leon Barretto is embracing a new chapter in adulthood after moving out of his family home and starting life on his own.

Photo: Leon Barretto (@leonbarretto)
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The 23-year-old content creator shared that living independently has been both challenging and fulfilling since graduating from the University of Asia and the Pacific with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Integrated Marketing Communication.

He now rents his own condominium unit in Metro Manila and has been adjusting to the responsibilities that come with solo living.

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Leon spoke about his experience during the launch of the World Sleep Day campaign by Uratex held on March 13 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City.

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“It was definitely challenging at first but it’s just so rewarding because it happened post-graduation,” Leon told PUSH ABS-CBN.

He explained that he is currently working as a full-time content creator while focusing on improving and personalizing his new space.

“But it’s nice to have my own personal space and something that I can call a safe haven di ba?” he said.

During the event, Leon also opened up about his sleeping habits, admitting that his schedule can be inconsistent.

“If I were to be completely honest, my sleep habits are very inconsistent,” he shared.

Despite this, Leon said he still tries to prioritize getting enough rest.

“I need to prioritize eight hours of sleep always,” he said.

Leon also shared his personal definition of a good night’s sleep.

“Believe it or not, I define a good sleep kapag wala kang dreams,” he explained.

Now living independently, Leon admitted that managing finances has been one of his biggest challenges.

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“So I’m independently paying my electricity bill, my rent and all of that,” he said.

Still, he considers the experience motivating.

“But again, it’s just so rewarding and it just makes me more motivated to work,” Leon added.

Leon Barretto is a Filipino content creator and the only brother of actress Julia Barretto. He is the son of former actress and talent manager Marjorie Barretto and belongs to the well-known Barretto family in Philippine showbiz. After finishing his Bachelor of Arts degree in Integrated Marketing Communication at the University of Asia and the Pacific, Leon began focusing on his career as a full-time content creator while also navigating independent life after moving into his own condo.

Recently, Marjorie Barretto opened up about the pain of losing her mother, Estrella “Inday” Barretto, who passed away at the age of 89. She shared that their family chose to grieve quietly while taking care of the funeral arrangements. Marjorie also remembered the meaningful final moments they spent together in the hospital, including gentle conversations and shared laughter. According to her, she felt a sense of God’s presence as her mother peacefully took her last breath. She also asked the public to continue praying for their family as they cope with the loss.