01-08-2025
David Licauco tells Barbie Forteza on her birthday: 'Always so proud of you'
David Licauco penned a short but sweet message for his Binibining Klay, Barbie Forteza, on her 28th birthday.
The Pambansang Ginoo said on X, 'Happy birthday, Binibining Klay,' referencing Barbie's character in the 2022 historical series 'Maria Clara at Ibarra.'
David added, 'Always so proud of you hehe.'
Barbie replied to David, 'Thank you! Always proud of you too.'
On Facebook, David wrote another greeting for Barbie.
"Kung mamarapatin mo, nais kitang handugan ng isang taos-pusong pagbati — Maligayang Kaarawan, Binibining Klay! @ barbie (ang pag-tag ay hindi maari)."
Barbie and David became a love team dubbed BarDa when they starred together as Fidel and Klay in "Maria Clara at Ibarra." They later starred in several more projects, including "Maging Sino Ka Man," "Pulang Araw," and the film "That Kind of Love."
David is set to make a special appearance in 'Beauty Empire,' which stars Barbie.
Barbie stars in the new horror film 'P77,' whereas David is set to star in the upcoming series 'Never Say Die.'
Happy birthday, Binibining Klay @dealwithBARBIE :) always so proud of you hehe ?????? — David Licauco (@davidlicauco) July 31, 2025
—Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
