After more than seven years as one of showbiz’s beloved couples, Barbie Forteza and Jak Roberto have ended their relationship. The Kapuso actress shared the heartfelt news on her Instagram account on January 2, penning an emotional farewell to her now ex-boyfriend.

“Having you in my life was the happiest I had ever been. Seven wonderful years. A lot of laughs, a lot of ramen, and so much love,” Barbie wrote, reflecting on their time together.

While she did not disclose the reason behind the breakup, Barbie described it as a “beautiful goodbye” and acknowledged Jak’s exceptional love during their years together.

“But sometimes, good things fall apart so better things can come together. Beautiful goodbye, @jakroberto,” she added.

Barbie expressed gratitude for their time together and urged fans to respect their decision, asking for understanding as they move forward separately.

“Thank you for loving me the way you did. I am excited for what’s to come for the both of us. You take care of yourself. May you find the love you deserve,” she shared, ending her post with a request: “I hope for everyone’s understanding and I wish you can help us put this matter to rest.”

The actress disabled the comment section of her post, which has already garnered thousands of likes. Meanwhile, Jak has yet to address the split on his personal social media accounts.

Earlier, rumors about their separation circulated online, but the couple dismissed these claims. Barbie also clarified that her relationship with fellow actor David Licauco, her love team partner, was purely professional.

“Hindi naman po kasi, magkaibigan po sila ni David, and kami ni David malinaw sa aming dalawa na this is a business partnership,” she said at the time.

Fans and netizens have expressed mixed emotions over the announcement, with many recalling the couple’s chemistry both on and off-screen. For now, both Barbie and Jak are focusing on their individual paths ahead.