Showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin is once again at the center of controversy after delivering bold claims about Barbie Forteza in her recent column.
Photo: Facebook/Cristy
Fermin accused Barbie of being involved in a "scripted" breakup with long-time boyfriend Jak Roberto to salvage the lackluster performance of her on-screen pairing with David Licauco, known as "BarDa."
According to Fermin, Barbie’s management made drastic moves to revive the BarDa love team after their July film flopped in cinemas. She alleged that Barbie and Jak’s breakup, as well as the viral moments between Barbie and David, are part of a calculated narrative to generate buzz.
“Magiging Maris Racal din ‘yan si Barbie,” Fermin declared. She insinuated that Barbie might resort to controversial publicity stunts to stay relevant, similar to how singer-actress Maris Racal’s career was marked by personal issues.
Fermin didn’t hold back, describing the BarDa love team as “walang kadating-dating” and lacking chemistry. “Hindi maglalabas ng pera ang mga tao para panoorin ang tambalan nila. Pilit lang kasi,” she said.
Adding fuel to the fire, social media figure Xian Gaza echoed Fermin’s sentiments during a Facebook Live. Gaza claimed that the controversies surrounding Barbie, Jak, and David are likely scripted for showbiz headlines. “Showbiz is a game of drama. Kung gusto mong pag-usapan ka, kailangan mo ng eksena,” Gaza remarked.
Both Fermin and Gaza pointed to the viral photo of Barbie and David hugging while asleep, saying it might have been deliberately leaked to stir intrigue. Fermin also revisited Barbie’s earlier years in showbiz, alleging that she had a history of romantic entanglements with her co-stars, such as Jake Vargas and Joshua Dionisio.
These allegations have left fans divided. Supporters of JakBie are heartbroken, sympathizing with Jak and accusing Barbie of using him for her career. Meanwhile, BarDa fans defend Barbie and David, insisting their on-screen chemistry is genuine and their success is due to talent, not orchestrated drama.
As of now, Barbie Forteza, Jak Roberto, and David Licauco have remained silent regarding the accusations. However, the controversy has ignited intense online discussions, with fans eagerly awaiting how Barbie will respond to Fermin’s claims.
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