Actor Gerald Anderson has denied rumors linking volleyball star Vanie Gandler to his breakup with actress Julia Barretto, clarifying that he has never met the athlete in person.
Entertainment host Ogie Diaz revealed on his YouTube channel that Anderson personally called him to set the record straight.
“Tumawag sa atin si Gerald Anderson para linawin ang (tungkol) sa kanila ni Julia Barretto,” Diaz said. “Una na riyan ay hindi si Vanie Gandler ang dahilan (ng hiwalayan), matagal na raw itong Vanie Gandler issue, pero ito ay walang katotohanan talaga.
“Hindi nga raw niya ito nakilala nang personal, nakakausap, nakaka-text o nakatawagan. Nanonood lang daw siya ng laro ng volleyball pero para hindi para tutukan si Vanie, ini-link lang siya rito.”
According to Diaz, Anderson admitted that the breakup with Barretto was his fault, though he chose not to go into detail.
“Sabi pa ni Gerald na iba ang dahilan ng hiwalayan (nila ni Julia) at inako rin niya na siya ang may kasalanan ng break-up nila ni Julia. At hindi na ito idinetalye pa kundi tumawag lang siya sa amin para sabihing walang kinalaman ang volleyball player,” Diaz added.
Anderson also admitted he has been deeply affected by the backlash.
“Nabanggit pang durog na durog na si Gerald sa mga nababasa at naglalabasang issue,” Diaz said.
For her part, Vanie Gandler also denied being involved with the actor, saying she is neither his girlfriend nor the reason behind the breakup.
Last week, Star Magic and Viva Artists Agency confirmed that Barretto and Anderson have parted ways, describing it as a “mutual decision.”
