OVERWHELMED si Julia Barretto sa success ng movie nilang I Love You, Hater, na kasama nila ng ka-love team na si Joshua Garcia si Ms. Kris Aquino.

Idinaan niya sa open letter ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng tumangkilik at sumuporta sa movie.

“In my whole journey as an actress, more often I was doubted, I was judged, I had to deal with scrutiny from people who did not know me, who made me suffer the consequences of the mistakes I did not commit and people did not give me a chance. People did not give me the chance to make some mistakes, learn and to better myself.

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“Other than the fact that I love my craft, I love what I do and I feel strongly passionate about acting—I’ve always wanted to be more than my last name. I wanted my hard work to get the credit and not my last name. I wanted to make a name for myself.

“I Love You, Hater is a film I poured my heart and soul into. I was faced with one of the biggest challenges of my life before doing this film and I don’t think I was able to really pour my heart out as Julia and took the chance with Zoey. My every heartache, the every pain I felt in my body as Julia, I used Zoey as my outlet. I wanted to speak to people as Julia through Zoey & this is why I embraced Zoey. I embraced this film. I put down in and see me at my most vulnerable.

“THE TEAM of ILYH from the actors to Direk Giselle (Andres), our writers, staff & crew, Star Cinema ADPROM and ABS CBN worked sleepless nights, braved the storm and worked till our own bodies gave up on us to produce a good quality film. It’s about time they get the recognition and appreciation they deserve.

“We made a movie to add positivity to people’s lives and make them feel that they’re not alone. We are not going to allow any kind of negativity to lurk around our film.

“From Day 1 of our showing, Joshua and I talk about how overwhelming the feedback, appreciation and love we’ve been receiving. Our journey has been so magical and special because we are getting the perfect amount of support... from our family, our friends, Star Cinema, our network & our supporters.

“Truly, at the end of the day, the Lord’s plan PREVAILS.”

Umani ng maraming positive comments ang post ni Julia, nauna na ang galing sa best friend niyang si Gabbi Garcia. @_gabbigarcia: “Go girl love u”.

May komento rin si Iza Calzado. @miss izacalzado: “Love this and love you!!! Watching it this weekend!!!”

@thekhalilramos: “YESSSS. So proud of u, Julia,” post naman ni Khalil Ramos.

@evanjeto; “Your movie was really great and it touched so many hearts! Unlike other love team movies, people watched them because they are just fans, but they really don’t get the point of the movie, they just love seeing their idols on screen. But yours is different. The movie was really great and it made people realize things after they watched it. I am really not a fan of local movies, I watch selectively, but you and Joshua and Kris Aquino never failed me! Best movie of the year! God bless. #satruelang”

At siyempre pa, mula mismo kay @krisaquino: “@juliabarretto you just made me cry.”

“Showing pa rin ang I Love You, Hater at mas tumaas pa ito kaysa P40 million gross last Sunday evening, plus napakarami pang block screenings na naka-schedule. Marami na ring nagtatanong kung kailan ang international screening nito, dahil sila man daw sa abroad ay gusto ring magkaroon ng block screening.