– Dennis Padilla expressed regret over his shortcomings as a father to Claudia Barretto in a now-deleted Facebook Live

– The live video was before the wedding of Claudia and Basti Lorenzo

– He shared his joy about being invited to Claudia’s wedding and his hope to have a grandchild from her before he dies

– Padilla said he was surprised by the wedding invitation due to past misunderstandings and limited communication with his daughter

– The video came amid his claims of mistreatment at the wedding, which Marjorie Barretto denied

Veteran actor Dennis Padilla took to Facebook Live to speak candidly about his strained relationship with daughter Claudia Barretto just days before her wedding to fiancé Basti Lorenzo. Though the video has since been deleted, fans and media outlets quickly picked up on the actor’s heartfelt words, many noting the vulnerability and remorse he expressed.

Claudia Barretto @claudia Source: Instagram

Padilla, who has had a rocky and often public relationship with his children with former partner Marjorie Barretto, admitted to falling short as a father—particularly to Claudia.

“Masaya na malungkot sa anak kong ito, kasi marami rin talaga akong pagkukulang sa kanila, lalo na dito kay Claui,” he said during the live video. “Natuwa naman ako na nainvited ako sa kanilang wedding. I never expected it kase I already prepared myself na kung magkakaroon ng ganitong occasion, di ko naman sila nakakausap o nakikita madalas. Syempre nagkaron din kami ng mga tampuhan, so it was a big surprise for me to get invited.”

Despite the tension, Padilla shared how deeply touched he was to receive an invitation to Claudia’s wedding—a moment he never anticipated. He offered warm wishes to the couple, while also expressing his longtime dream of becoming a grandfather.

“To Claudia and Basti, I’m so very happy for you and I know that God will bless your wedding. God will bless the both of you,” he said. “Sana magkaroon ako ng apo sa inyo kasi wala pa akong apo sa edad ko. Sana mabigyan niyo ko ng apo bago pumanaw man lang.”

The actor also used the opportunity to reach out directly to Claudia, expressing a desire to rebuild their relationship.

”Sana magkaron pa rin tayo ng communication even after the wedding kase, Claui, gusto ko rin sana makabawi sayo. Andami kong pagkukulang sayo. I love you.”

Though the live stream has since been removed from Padilla’s page, screenshots and clips continue to circulate online, sparking discussion among netizens about forgiveness, redemption, and the complexities of family ties.

Neither Claudia Barretto nor Basti Lorenzo have publicly responded to Padilla’s message as of writing.

Padilla’s emotional address came amid controversy surrounding his claims of being treated merely as a “visitor” at Claudia’s wedding. He expressed disappointment over not being included in the ceremony’s program or receiving formal invitations. However, Marjorie Barretto countered these allegations, stating that Padilla had agreed not to walk Claudia down the aisle during a prior discussion. She emphasized that Claudia had respectfully communicated her wishes to her father, and he had consented. Marjorie also noted that Padilla was warmly received by the family during the event, contradicting his assertions of mistreatment .

Claudia Barretto is a Filipino singer and social media personality, recognized for her musical talents. She is the daughter of actress Marjorie Barretto and actor Dennis Padilla, making her part of the prominent Barretto family. She has four maternal siblings: Dani, Julia, Leon, and Erich. Despite the family’s public profile, Claudia has carved her own path, particularly in the field of music. She pursued higher education and graduated with a degree in Psychology from Ateneo de Manila University in August 2022.

Recently, Julia also dropped some cryptic posts on Instagram Stories. In her series of posts, the actress shared quote cards about narcissists. Two of the quote cards tackled narcissistic parents while the other one discussed a “narcissist’s favorite role.” She shared the posts after Dennis Padilla complained about not being acknowledged as the “father of the bride” during Claudia’s wedding.

Previously, Julia and Dani Barretto were spotted having a great time at Claudia and Basti Lorenzo’s wedding reception. Pocholo Barretto shared on Instagram Stories a video of Julia and Dani doing cute poses at the venue. Pocholo likewise used the song ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ by Bobby McFerrin as background music. It is worth noting that Julia and Dani both reposted the said video on their respective accounts.