MANILA – Kathryn Bernardo shrugged off talk of a brewing rivalry between her and showbiz newcomer Julia Barretto.
In an interview with “The Buzz” aired on Sunday, Bernardo said she is glad to have Barretto in showbiz since she definitely has something to offer.
Bernardo said it’s just inevitable that people compare them since they are almost of the same age.
“Siguro naman sa showbiz kasi hindi maaalis na favorite nila mag-compare. Ako kasi hate ko talaga kapag kino-compare ako. Pero si Julia naman kasi welcome naman talaga siya,” she said.
Bernardo said she is also happy that Barretto is now set to headline her first television series. “I think magkakaroon din siya ng new soap. Wala namang competition, sila lang ang gumagawa noon,” she said.
Bernardo is set to star in ABS-CBN’s upcoming series “Got To Believe,” while Barretto will headline the upcoming soap "Cofradia."
Barretto earlier said she hopes to follow the career path of her aunt, actress Claudine Barretto, a former Kapamilya star, who scored lead roles in a number of shows on ABS-CBN before moving to a rival network.
"I would like to follow the career path of my Tita Claudine. Kasi sobrang ganda ng teleseryes niya, 'yung movies niya. Sobrang fan ako ni Tita Claudine ko. Sobrang galing," Julia said.
