Barbie Forteza pens letter of thanks for ‘Maria Clara at Ibarra’

Barbie Forteza, who gave life to the character Klay of “Maria Clara at Ibarra,” penned a heartfelt letter of thanks after the show aired its finale episode last Friday.

“Liham Pasasalamat,” Barbie began.

“Salamat po sa [GMA Network] na naglakas loob gumawa ng ganitong kahalagang proyekto at sa pagkaloob sa akin na gampanan si Maria Clara Infantes,” the Kapuso actress wrote.

Barbie then thanked the whole team behind “Maria Clara at Ibarra,” including the cameramen, production crew, and her fellow co-stars.

“Hindi po biro ang pinagdaanan natin sa paggawa ng palabas na ito pero dahil sa sipag at tiyaga ninyong lahat, napakaganda ng kinalabasan,” she said.

She also gave a special shoutout to those who supported the show from the beginning until the end.

“Salamat sa lahat ng nagmahal sa aming programa. Sulit ang lahat ng hirap at pagod dahil sa walang kapantay ninyong suporta,” she added.

Last but not least, Barbie expressed her gratitude to her character Klay.

“Maraming salamat sayo, Klay,” she wrote. “Marami tayong pinagdaanan pero nalagpasan natin ang lahat ng iyon. Tunay kang kahanga hanga. Saludo ako sayo.”

Previously, David Licauco, who portrayed Fidel, also posted an appreciation letter for “Maria Clara at Ibarra.”

“Maria Clara at Ibarra” is inspired by Dr. Jose Rizal’s novels “Noli Me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo.” Aside from Barbie and David, the show also starred Julie Anne San Jose and Dennis Trillo.

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—Hermes Joy Tunac/KG, GMA Integrated News