Julia Barretto pens open letter to fans on tough showbiz journey

MANILA, Philippines – Julia Barretto took to Instagram on Tuesday, July 17, to write about her tough journey as an actress with famous showbiz name.

The daughter of Marjorie Barretto and Dennis Padilla said that she was judged  and often got criticized for mistakes she did not even do and was not given a chance to give her side.

“In my whole journey as an actress, more often I was doubted, I was judged, I had to deal with scrutiny from people who did not know me, who made me suffer the consequences of the mistakes I did not commit and people did not give me a chance. People did not give me the chance to make some mistakes, learn, and to better myself,” she said.

“Other than the fact that I love my craft, I love what I do and I feel strongly passionate about acting – I’ve always wanted to prove myself. I’ve always wanted to prove my doubters wrong. I’ve always wanted to be more than my last name. I wanted my hard work to get the credit and not my last name. I wanted to make a name for myself,” Julia added.

She praised the cast of I Love You, Hater, saying they worked hard to deliver a film that is positive. The young actress also said that in performing the role of Zoey, she put down her walls and allowed people see who she really was. 

“I used Zoey as my outlet. I wanted to speak to people as Julia through Zoey and this is why I embraced Zoey. I embraced this film. I put down my walls, I let people in and see me at my most vulnerable,” she said.

“We made a movie to add positivity to people’s lives and make them feel that they’re not alone. We are not going to allow any kind of negativity to lurk around our film,” Julia added.

 

An open letter— In my whole journey as an actress, more often I was doubted, I was judged, I had to deal with scrutiny from people who did not know me, who made me suffer the consequences of the mistakes I did not commit and people did not give me a chance. People did not give me the chance to make some mistakes, learn and to better myself. Other than the fact that I love my craft, I love what I do and I feel strongly passionate about acting— I’ve always wanted to prove myself. I’ve always wanted to prove my doubters wrong. I’ve always wanted to be more than my last name. I wanted my hard work to get the credit and not my last name. I wanted to make a name for myself. “I Love You, Hater” is a film I poured my heart and soul into. I was faced with one of the biggest challenges of my life before doing this film and I don’t think I was able to really pour my heart out as Julia and took the chance with Zoey. My every heartache, the every pain I felt in my body as Julia, I used Zoey as my outlet. I wanted to speak to people as Julia through Zoey & this is why I embraced Zoey. I embraced this film. I put down my walls, I let people in and see me at my most vulnerable THE TEAM of ILYH from the actors to Direk Giselle, our writers, staff & crew, Star Cinema ADPROM and ABS CBN worked sleepless nights, braved the strom and worked till our own bodies gave up on us to produce a good quality film. It’s about time they get the recognition and appreciation they deserve. We made a movie to add positivity to people’s lives and make them feel that they’re not alone. We are not going to allow any kind of negativity to lurk around our film From Day 1 of our showing, Joshua and I talk about how overwhelming the feedback, appreciation and love we’ve been receiving. Our journey has been so magical and special because we are getting the perfect amount of support… from our family, our friends, star cinema, our network & our supporters.  TRULY, at the end of the day, the Lord’s plan PREVAILS.

A post shared by Julia (@juliabarretto) on Jul 16, 2018 at 9:39pm PDT

Julia also defended Kris Aquino in the comments section after people asked why there was a lack of promotions by the actors for the film. In one post she wrote: “She did not ruin the movie and no she is not spreading negativity. I can’t imagine anyone else playing the role of Madam Sasha.”

Kris thanked her for her kind words.

 

 

Julia also replied back and said that she’ll always be there for Kris and her family.

 

Here’s Julia’s full letter posted on Instagram:

An open letter – 

In my whole journey as an actress, more often I was doubted, I was judged, I had to deal with scrutiny from people who did not know me, who made me suffer the consequences of the mistakes I did not commit and people did not give me a chance. People did not give me the chance to make some mistakes, learn and to better myself.

Other than the fact that I love my craft, I love what I do and I feel strongly passionate about acting – I’ve always wanted to prove myself. I’ve always wanted to prove my doubters wrong. I’ve always wanted to be more than my last name. I wanted my hard work to get the credit and not my last name. I wanted to make a name for myself. I Love You, Hater is a film I poured my heart and soul into. I was faced with one of the biggest challenges of my life before doing this film and I don’t think I was able to really pour my heart out as Julia and took the chance with Zoey. My every heartache, the every pain I felt in my body as Julia, I used Zoey as my outlet. I wanted to speak to people as Julia through Zoey & this is why I embraced Zoey. I embraced this film. I put down my walls, I let people in and see me at my most vulnerable.

THE TEAM of ILYH from the actors to Direk Giselle, our writers, staff & crew, Star Cinema ADPROM and ABS CBN worked sleepless nights, braved the strom and worked till our own bodies gave up on us to produce a good quality film. It’s about time they get the recognition and appreciation they deserve. 

We made a movie to add positivity to people’s lives and make them feel that they’re not alone. We are not going to allow any kind of negativity to lurk around our film

From Day 1 of our showing, Joshua and I talk about how overwhelming the feedback, appreciation, and love we’ve been receiving.

Our journey has been so magical and special because we are getting the perfect amount of support… from our family, our friends, star cinema, our network & our supporters. 

TRULY, at the end of the day, the Lord’s plan PREVAILS.

– Rappler.com