Gretchen confirms rift with sister Marjorie over Liza Soberano

MANILA, Philippines- Gretchen Barretto has confirmed that her sister, Marjorie Barretto, felt bad when she expressed her admiration for Liza Soberano.

In Ricky Lo's column “Funfare,” it was reported that Marjorie considers Liza as a rival of her daughter Julia Barretto, so she got “hurt” when Gretchen expressed her admiration for Liza.

The two young actresses were launched together as Star Magic talents.

Julia recently denied that there's a rivalry between her and Liza and said that the young actress is one of her closest friends in the industry.

In an interview with Mario Dumaual, Gretchen said her sister shouldn't feel bad about her admiring Liza.

“I'm turning 45, lahat ng tao I admire. Lahat ng tao, kapag gumawa ka ng magandang trabaho dapat pinupuna,” she said.

Gretchen also acknowledges the talent of her niece, and is even excited with her upcoming debut in March.

She said she wishes Julia “long life and a good career."

Gretchen also gave Julia an advise:"Matatag na puso at kapal ng mukha ang kailangan natin sa industriyang ito. 'Yan ang mayro'n ako na gusto kong ipamana sa kanya.”