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Julia Barretto
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Barretto in June 2024
Born
Julia Francesca Barretto Baldivia

(1997-03-10) March 10, 1997 (age 27)
Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines
Alma mater St. Paul College
Occupation
  • Actress
  • model
  • entrepreneur
Years active 2006–present
Agent Star Magic (2006–2020)
Viva Artists Agency (2020–present)

Julia Francesca Barretto Baldivia (born March 10, 1997), professionally known as Julia Barretto (Tagalog: [ˈdʒulja baˈrɛto]), 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.

Early life

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.

Career

Early years and breakthrough (2006–2014)

Barretto began her career as a child actress and made her screen debut in Gulong ng Palad (2006). 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. 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. In 2013, she was launched as part of Star Magic Circle, along with Liza Soberano and Janella Salvador. She landed her first lead role in the drama series Mirabella (2014) opposite Enrique Gil. 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. The same year, Barretto was honored with a German Moreno Youth Achievement Award at the 62nd FAMAS Awards.

Mainstream stardom (2015–2019)

Julia Barretto 2013 Candy Style Awards
Barretto at the Candy Style Awards in 2013.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. In August 2018, the tandem made their television series debut in the drama series Ngayon at Kailanman. The show was a consistent top rater, garnered its highest national TV rating of 34.7% in the finale. The same year, the pair starred with Kris Aquino in the film I Love You, Hater. 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. Barretto has earned consecutive nominations for Movie Loveteam of the Year at the PMPC Star Awards for Movies from 2017 to 2022 (excluding 2020).

Continued success (2020–present)

In January 2020, she starred in the zombie thriller film Block Z. 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. In February 2020, she starred in an iWant original series I Am U opposite Tony Labrusca. In September 2020, Barretto left Star Magic and signed a management contract with Viva Artists Agency. In February 2022, she starred alongside Xian Lim and Marco Gumabao in the horror film Bahay na Pula. In September 2022, Barretto starred with Carlo Aquino in the romantic drama Expensive Candy. .....

In 2023, Barretto graced the cover of Preview Magazine for their September issue, her first in over a decade. In November, she was announced as the newest calendar girl for the local liquor brand Tanduay.

In 2024, Barretto starred alongside Korean actor Sang Heon Lee and Indonesian actor Nicholas Saputra in the Viu Philippines web series entitled Secret Ingredient. 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.

Personal life

Barretto previously dated actor and perennial onscreen partner Joshua Garcia in 2017. Their relationship lasted for two years.

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.

Legal actions

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.

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.

Business endeavours

Barretto launched her accessory brand The Juju Club in November 2021, which sells retro clips, hats, eyewear, and rings among others.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015 Para sa Hopeless Romantic Maria Kristina Lapuz Main cast
2016 Vince and Kath and James Kathleen "Kath" Gonzales
2017 Love You to the Stars and Back Mika
Unexpectedly Yours Yanni Gonzales
Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad Chino's rescue Guest appearance
2018 I Love You, Hater Zoey Rivera Main cast
2019 Between Maybes Hazel Ilagan
2020 Block Z PJ / Princess Joy
2022 Bahay na Pula Jane
Expensive Candy Candy
2023 Will You Be My Ex? Chris
2024 Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Pipiliin Ko Jas
Un/Happy For You Zy Angeles
Hold Me Close

Television

Year Title Role Network
2006 Gulong ng Palad Isabelle
ABS-CBN
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
iWantTFC
Masked Singer Pilipinas Herself / Guest judge
TV5
2021 Di Na Muli Yanna
2022 The Seniors Diane
Vivamax
2024 Secret Ingredient Maya
Viu

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations received by Julia Barretto
Award Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
ALTA Media Icon Awards 2018 Best Loveteam (with Joshua Garcia) Ngayon at Kailanman Won
Anak TV Seal Awards 2017 Makabata Star Award Herself Won
Asian Television Awards 2024 Best Leading Female in a Digital Series Secret Ingredient Nominated
Box Office Entertainment Awards 2017 Most Promising Movie Actress of the Year Vince & Kath & James Won
2018 Most Popular Love Team of Movies & Television (with Joshua Garcia) Love You to the Stars and Back Won
2019 Princess of Philippine Television Ngayon at Kailanman Won
Candy Reader's Choice Awards 2014 Best TV Actress Herself Won
EdukCircle Awards 2018 Loveteam of the Year (with Joshua Garcia) Herself Won
FAMAS Awards 2014 German Moreno Youth Achievement Award Herself Won
2016 Best Supporting Actress Para sa Hopeless Romantic Nominated
2018 Best Actress Love You to the Stars and Back Nominated
Female Celebrity of the Night Herself Won
Gawad Lasallianeta Awards 2023 Most Outstanding Film Actress Expensive Candy Won
GEMS Hiyas ng Sining Awards 2019 Best Actress (TV Series) Ngayon at Kailanman Won
Golden Laurel LPU Batangas Media Awards 2019 Best TV Actress Ngayon at Kailanman Won
Luna Awards 2017 Best Actress Vince & Kath & James Nominated
2018 Love You to the Stars and Back Nominated
Platinum Stallion Media Awards 2017 Best Film Actress Vince & Kath & James Won
PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2017 Movie Loveteam of the Year (with Joshua Garcia) Vince & Kath & James Nominated
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
Movie Supporting Actress of the Year Unexpectedly Yours Nominated
2019 Movie Love Team of the Year (with Joshua Garcia) I Love You, Hater Nominated
2021 Movie Love Team of the Year (with Gerald Anderson) Between Maybes Nominated
2022 Movie Loveteam of the Year (with Joshua Garcia) Block Z Nominated
PMPC Star Awards for Television 2017 Best Single Performance by an Actress Maalaala Mo Kaya ("Bituin" episode) Nominated
German Moreno Power Tandem Award (with Joshua Garcia) Herself Won
2018 Female Star of the Night Herself Won
Star Magic Ball Special Awards 2012 Princess of the Night Herself Won
2014 Best Dressed Won
2017 Belle of the Ball Won
Yahoo! Celebrity Awards 2014 Female Emerging Star of The Year Herself Won
YouTube Creator Awards 2020 Silver Play Button Herself Won
2021 Gold Play Button Won

See also

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