Actor Jak Roberto’s New Year’s Eve celebration became the center of online discussion after a clip of him hugging a foreign guest during the countdown party went viral, sparking speculation following his recent breakup with Kapuso Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza.
The video, which Jak shared on Instagram, documented his attendance at a festive event headlined by Gary Valenciano, Gab Valenciano, and girl group BINI.
While the actor appeared to be enjoying the celebration, some netizens zeroed in on a moment when a foreign man hugged Jak as the New Year rang in.
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The social media page “Siargao Secret” shared a screenshot of the moment, captioning it: “Jak Roberto having fun with Afam during New Years Eve countdown party in Makati. Ang afam naay uyab nga girl ha? Its a friendly hug lang.”
The post quickly garnered comments, with some defending Jak against assumptions. However, some commenters criticized the rush to judgment.
Alam na HAHAHAHA
afam pa ang nais ah @jak_roberto pic.twitter.com/B4fkbPrYUX— riah (@iamriah20) January 4, 2025
The video shows that the foreigner hugged Jak after kissing a woman, who is presumed to be his girlfriend. Jak was also seen celebrating with Gab Valenciano, clearly enjoying the event.
This viral post comes on the heels of Barbie Forteza’s confirmation of their breakup after seven years together. Despite the circulating speculations, neither Jak nor his representatives have released a statement regarding the viral hug or the breakup.
