Claudine Barretto Gets Candid About Anorexia Nervosa & Her Healing Journey
CLAUDINE BARRETTO – As anticipation grows for the Home Along Da Riles reunion, Claudine Barretto revealed she is currently battling anorexia nervosa once again.
As excitement builds for the long-awaited reunion project of the iconic ABS-CBN ’90s sitcom Home Along Da Riles, Claudine Barretto stirred emotions online with a heartfelt message dedicated to her late onscreen father, Dolphy. Claudine, who portrayed Bing Kosme, the eldest daughter of Kevin Kosme in the beloved series, took to Instagram on February 23 to share personal updates, including her renewed struggle with anorexia nervosa.
Now 46, Claudine addressed her post to Dolphy, fondly calling him “Tatay,” and reflected on the reunion film while opening up about her health. She shared glimpses of her relationship with former co-stars and expressed pride in how everyone has grown through the years.
She wrote,
“Dear Tatay,
malapit na po ipalabas ang #homealongdarilesdamovie da reunion.Tay ang galing ni Tita Nanay at mga kapatid ko. si Maybe napaka responsable, si Ate Dang so much wisdom shine share, si kuya Bob at ako nag away po last year. I’m sure nag sumbong sayo. si Kuya bill d na po Basted😂 ang ganda ni Cass. d lang po yun, nakahabol ng apo para sa inyo. Si Baldo at Estong kung pagsabihan ako tungkol sa love life parang mas matanda para sa’kin. gabi gabi naman tayong dalawa nag uusap. napagsabihan po ako ni tita Nanay at tita Bridge kagabi. may anorexia po ako & I’m getting help naman Tay.”
In a recent interview with MJ Marfori, Claudine admitted that although she previously recovered from anorexia nervosa, she experienced a relapse that caused her weight to drop to 82 pounds. She revealed that the emotional toll following the passing of her brother Mito Barretto in September 2025, along with other personal challenges, triggered her condition. Because of this setback, she had to postpone a major fan gathering last December.
Before concluding her emotional tribute, Claudine mentioned her departed loved ones, including her parents, director Wenn Deramas, and former love team partner Rico Yan. She also expressed pride in Dolphy’s grandson, Boy2 Quizon, who is reportedly directing the reunion film.
“kamusta si Dad & Mom dyan, Magkakasama na po ba kayo nina Rico, Direk Wenn at Nay Jane at Aida? ‘Tay tulungan nyo ko sa mga desisyon ko sa buhay.🙏 hirap nako Tay.sakit ng puso ko. Tay si Estong nakaka Proud Ang galing po nyang director at producer.paramdam ka naman samin Tay.lahat to para sayo, maging Proud ka lang. tay sino po ba dapat para sakin? Tay Proud ka ba samin?mahal ka namin araw araw Tatay.❤️ patnubayan mo po kaming lahat sa araw araw.salamat sa lahat at pantay pantay mong pagmamahal.Si kuya Epi Graduate na at ako magiging #BANAYAD GIRL 🥃 we miss u Tay.luv u Tatay”
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