Eric Fructuoso recently disclosed that Claudine Barretto was his first girlfriend during an episode of “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.” This revelation has sparked interest among fans and followers of the former matinee idol.
Fructuoso reminisced about their youthful romance, stating, “Bata pa kami nun,” and noted his close bond with her siblings, indicating a friendly relationship beyond romance.
Discussing his past relationships, Fructuoso mentioned that he bears no ill will toward fellow actor Mark Anthony Fernandez, who dated Claudine after their relationship ended. He remarked, “That wasn't a problem. For me, when a relationship is over, it's over.”
Reflections on Past Relationships
What I like about Joyce is she's frank. She grew up in America right? So she really speaks her mind.
Eric Fructuoso
In addition to Claudine, Eric shared memories of dating other actresses, including Ara Mina, whom he described as a 'puppy love,' and Joyce Jimenez, whose straightforwardness he appreciated.
He also addressed rumors surrounding his relationship with Aubrey Miles, clarifying that their connection was never serious, stating, “We liked each other — it's hard to describe, but it wasn't very deep.” Regarding his past crush on Toni Gonzaga, he downplayed their history, suggesting it was merely a crush and not a significant relationship. Eric reflected on a prior interview where he mentioned going on dates with Toni, stating, 'Hindi naman kasi talaga.'
In a nostalgic twist, Eric also recounted dating a fan in the '90s, emphasizing that during that era, many were fans of the actors. He joked about the nature of fan relationships, saying, 'It wasn’t ano…hindi naman talaga ‘yung fan na ‘yung may dala pang magazine or everything.'