Claudine Barretto answered the allegations that she was the one who prevented Jodi Sta. Maria from attending the birthday party of former Star Magic manager, Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan.
In an interview, Claudine said she was unaware that Jodi also received an invitation from Mr. M.
According to Claudine, it was also Jodi’s right to celebrate Mr. M’s birthday as the latter also received mentorship from the showbiz icon.
“Kasi ano po, she has as much right to be there as I am… as I should be there. So, hindi po totoo yun. Wala po akong ganung power para gawin yun. Hindi talaga,” she said.
The rumors started to circulate when talent manager Ogie Diaz claimed that Jodi’s invitation was canceled due to the closeness of Claudine and Mr. M.
“Ang nakarating sa akin kinansel, dinis-invite. Inimbita pero kinansel kasi raw mas pinaboran ‘yung presensya ni Claudine Barretto who happens to be one of the pioneer at anak-anakan ni Mr. M para raw hindi na mag-clash doon sa loob (venue) kasi nga may issue sila, di ba?” Ogie said.
It can be recalled that Jodi was in a relationship with Raymart Santiago, who’s Claudine’s former husband.
Claudine even took a swipe against Jodi, calling the latter as ‘bad influence’.
“Ongoing yung annulment namin, pero delay nang delay yung deadline ni Raymart for support, and he’s trying to get custody. Sixteen years old na si Santino, 19 na si Sabina. And hindi ko alam kung bakit gusto niya ng custody,” said Claudine.
“Dati oo, meron. Pero siguro sa bagong relationship din, hindi possible. Kasi, hindi magandang influence sa kanya, compared sa isa dati,” she added.