Barbie Forteza reiterates BarDa love team does not affect partner Jak Roberto: 'Napapagod na ako sumagot'


At a glance

  • Beginning Sept. 11, follow the story of Monique (Barbie) and Carding (David), who came from two different worlds- one is an heiress of a business empire whose life is in danger, while the other is a petty thief who looks after orphans.


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Jak Roberto and Barbie Forteza (Instagram) 

After the success of their loveteam called "BarDa" (Barbie Atienza and David Licauco) from the series "Maria, Clara at Ibarra, Barbie and David will once again return to the primetime scene as they portray the roles of Monique (Barbie) and Carding (David) in the remake of the icon ic movie "Maging Sino Ka Man."

During the grand media conference of "Maging Sino Ka Man" at the Luxent Hotel on Aug. 31, Barbie clarified in an ambush interview that since the beginning of the BarDa love team, Jak was not jealous about it.

"I think wala talaga, sorry ha! Ever since nag pick up ang BarDa, sumikat ang BarDa it has always been a question kung nagseselos ba. Hindi nga! So can we stop, parang napapagod na ako sumagot, kasi parang yung lagi yung tanong," Barbie said.

(I think there is nothing, sorry! Ever since BarDa picked up BarDa became famous, it has always been a question if he was jealous. No, he is not! So, can we stop? I'm tired of answering because it seems the question is always the same.)

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Barbie Forteza and David Licauco (Facebook) 

Despite the success and overwhelming support from the audience, Barbie still highlights the importance of setting boundaries between work and her personal life.

"As for the fans, as grateful as we are for the support na binibigay nila sa amin na kahit hindi namin hiningi ibinigay nila sa amin ng buong puso, syempre sabi nga po ni Ms. Lea Salonga, we have to set our personal boundaries because at the end of the day tao po kami, so I guess David will agree with me yung personal lives namin outside this partnership are off limits," Barbie said.

(As for the fans, as grateful as we are for the support they give us, even though we didn't ask for it, they gave it to us wholeheartedly. Of course, Ms. Lea Salonga said we have to set our personal boundaries because we are human at the end of the day, so I guess David will agree with me that our personal lives outside this partnership are off-limits.)

In response to Barbie's statement, David shared that he wants everyone to respect him and Barbie's personal lives.

"First and foremost, you have to respect the personal lives of Barbie and I, we're good friends and I have so much respect for Jak kaya hindi ko naman masyadong iniisip yung madala while doing the scenes with her on the shoot," David said.

(First and foremost, you have to respect the personal lives of Barbie and I, we're good friends, and I have so much respect for Jak. That's why I don't think much about what's happening while doing the scenes with her on the shoot.)

Beginning Sept. 11, follow the story of Monique and Carding, who came from two different worlds- one is an heiress of a business empire whose life is in danger, while the other is a petty thief who looks after orphans.

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(L-R) Cast of "Maging Sino Ka Man" Juancho Trivino, Jean Saburit, Jeric Raval, E.R Ejercito, Barbie Forteza, David Licauco, Jean Garcia, Faith Da Silva, Rain Matienzo, Mikoy Morales and Director Enzo Williams 

The two are fated to meet and discover a shared past that could either build or tear them apart. How will Monique and Carding turn each other's world upside down?

The breakthrough pairing will surely bring swoon-worthy nights to viewers once again. But this time, fans will be seeing more of their irresistible sense of humor and heart-pounding action stunts.

Set to breathe life to equally-important roles in the series are some of Sparkle's most sought-after stars, Juancho Triviño as Gilbert Arnaiz, Faith Da Silva as Cleo Ramirez, Mikoy Morales as Gordon a.k.a. Libag, Rain Matienzo as Tetay.

"Maging Sino Ka Man" also comprises some of the country's most respected artists in film and television: E.R. Ejercito as Boss Frank, Jeric Raval as Alex, Jean Saburit as Shonda, Juan Rodrigo as Miguel, Antonio Aquitania as Jonas, and Jean Garcia as Belinda Salazar.

Completing the star-studded cast is the special participation of Al Tantay as Osmundo and Tonton Gutierrez as George.

Catch the world premiere of "Maging Sino Ka Man"- under the helm of esteemed director Enzo Williams - Mondays to Fridays at 8 p.m. on GMA Telebabad and at 9:40 p.m. on GTV.