Claudine Barretto took to social media recently to thank former bold star Katrina Paula for discrediting Sabrina M's claim relating Rico Yan.
In her Instagram account, Claudine posted photos of her with Katrina,writing, "Appreciation post. I want to thank @realkatrinapaula for telling the TRUTH!"
She then thanked her "new friend/sister" in behalf of her and Rico's loyal fans.
She encouraged followers, "Pasalamat tayo sa kay Katrina. Pls thank her for standing up for Rico’s name pati ako my Palanggas mag pasalamat tayo."
Note that days prior, Sabrina hogged headlines revealing that she had a relationship with Claudine's deceased ex-boyfriend.
But Katrina debunked this in an interview with Cristy Fermin, saying, "Wala. Walang relasyon na naganap sa kanila. Baka nagkatikiman sila, pero 'yung relasyon, hindi ko alam kung saan nanggaling."
When asked if Sabrina also made the claim to her in private, she said, “Oo, nasabi niya sa akin yon, pero walang relasyon na matagal."
She then revealed how Claudine approached her to try and stop Sabrina from spreading the same.
“Sobrang bait ni Claudine. Sobrang bait niyang nakiusap sa akin na, 'Baka naman puwede mong sabihan 'yung kaibigan mo na huwag na niya akong idamay at saka baka naman, huwag na niyang gamitin si Rico kasi matagal na siyang namatay. Kawawa naman.’"
“So, dahil kaibigan ko naman itong Sabrina, e, sinabi ko sa kanya. Parang dedma lang siya. 'Ha?' Ganyan-ganyan lang siya. Si Sabrina, matagal ko nang kaibigan, pero hindi ko alam kung bakit siya nagbukas ng… alam mo 'yon?”
“Kawawa naman si Rico Yan. Paano niya ipagtatanggol ang sarili niya, e, wala na siya,” she added.