Amid accusations of being a third party in Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo’s breakup, Andrea Brillantes appeared to choose silence, emphasizing her focus on work commitments.

During an interview for “Frontline Pilipinas” with her “Senior High” co-stars, Brillantes addressed inquiries about her well-being and ability to manage work. Responding to the question, she expressed, “Yes, because I cannot afford to stop.”

The 20-year-old actress added with a chuckle, “I still have a lot to do in life. I still need to pay a lot of bills.”

Joshua Garcia also chimed in on the controversial breakup of the biggest love team of our generation, KathNiel.

Discussing her role in the TV series, Brillantes acknowledged the responsibility it carries and highlighted the learning process from her character. She mentioned that her character’s assertiveness teaches the importance of not always approaching situations confrontationally but rather strategizing and processing emotions beforehand.

Amid rumors linking her to Padilla and Bernardo’s split, neither Brillantes nor the former couple has addressed the speculations. Observant fans noted the actresses no longer follow each other on Instagram, adding fuel to the intrigue.

Meanwhile, Brillantes’ mother, Belle, appeared to indirectly reference the rumors by expressing dismay over online hostility and criticizing a netizen who questioned her daughter’s upbringing.