Julia Barretto issued her statement on the controversial issue of dropping the surname of her father, comedian and actor Dennis Padilla, whose real name is Dennis Esteban Dominguez Baldivia. The actress refused to discuss the issue to the press.
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The 17-year-old actress Julia Barretto was interviewed by ABS-CBN during the sidelines of the farewell press conference of the top-rating afternoon series “Mirabella,” on Wednesday, June 25, 2014.
The Star Magic artist, Julia Barreto neither confirmed nor denied that she is no longer using the surname of his father, the Baldivia surname, which is contrary to the rumors spreading online for the past few days.
Julia Barreto was quoted as saying “I hope you will understand if I don’t want to speak about that,” the teen actress said. The press also asked Julia’s reaction that her father, Dennis Padilla was hurt when the rumored report went viral, Julia Barreto just smiled to the reporters.
Although controversies continue to follow the most popular Barretto right now in the showbiz industry, during previous interview she stressed that she loves her family very much. She also noted that she is in constant communication with her father Dennis Padilla even though she lives with her mother Marjorie Barretto.