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Marjorie and Leon Barretto Express Gratitude to Julia Barretto for Supporting Leon’s Education

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<p><strong>Marjorie Barretto </strong>and her son, <strong>Leon Barretto</strong>, penned touching letters to<strong> Julia Barretto </strong>after Leon officially completed his studies—an achievement made possible with the help of Julia’s unwavering support.</p><p>Leon, who graduated from the <strong>University of Asia &amp; the Pacific</strong>, first took to Instagram on Sunday to express his appreciation for their mom, Marjorie.</p><p>“This wouldn’t have been possible without the love, guidance, and support of my mom. Mom, no words can express how grateful and blessed I am to have you. You made sure I had a good life and encouraged me to prioritize my education,” he wrote.</p><p>He then turned his gratitude toward Julia, who had helped support his studies through her work in the entertainment industry.</p><p>“To my sister Julia, thank you for taking care of me during these past years. It meant so much—not just because you helped mom, but because of the belief and potential you’ve always seen in me. I wouldn’t be who I am today without your support,” Leon added.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNcUjQWyf9W/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A2168469%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="819" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Marjorie also thanked Julia, praising her selflessness in stepping up for her younger brother.</p><p>“A very special thank you to Julia—you didn’t have to, but you lovingly took it upon yourself to help put Leon through school. Seeing you beam with pride in his graduation was a beautiful reminder of family and love,” Marjorie wrote.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNcDxutP329/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2105670%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="926" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Back in 2021, when Leon graduated from Senior High with High Honors, Marjorie also shared that Julia had been supporting Leon’s studies.</p><p>She stated, “And special thank you, Julia, for helping me put Leon in a good school. I couldn’t have done it all without your help. You must be so proud too, and missing you so much.”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CQC12cCLXYz/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A2281207%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>The Barretto family continues to celebrate milestones together—not only with Leon’s graduation, but also with Marjorie finishing college at 51, and Erich earning a spot in Oxford’s summer program for Psychology.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNR-qhJvJ2x/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A2332598%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="926" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNHffZHvWQ6/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A2361325.0000000005%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="926" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Julia first entered the spotlight as a child actress, making her screen debut in <em>Gulong ng Palad</em> in 2006. She later went on to appear in various ABS-CBN <em>teleseryes</em>, such as <em>Mirabella</em>, <em>And I Love You So</em>, and <em>Ngayon at Kailanman</em><em></em><em></em>. She&#x27;s also known for movies like <em>Vince and Kath and James</em>, <em>Love You to the Stars and Back</em>, <em>Between Maybes</em>, <em>Block Z</em>, <em>Expensive Candy</em>, <em>Un/Happy for You</em>, and <em>Hold Me Close.</em><em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em></p><div><br/></div><p>Lead photo from <strong>@marjbarretto</strong></p>

<p>Marjorie Barretto and her son, Leon Barretto, penned touching letters to Julia Barretto after Leon officially completed his studies, made possible through Julia’s support.</p>

Marjorie Barretto and her son, Leon Barretto, penned touching letters to Julia Barretto after Leon officially completed his studies, made possible through Julia’s support.