Reports about Joshua Garcia allegedly “freezing” when Julia Barretto revealed the truth about their long-hidden relationship appear to be more fan-driven speculation rather than rooted in a confirmed incident. To provide some background, Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto were once one of the most beloved love teams in the Philippines, famously known as “JoshLia.” They worked together on multiple film and TV projects, and their real-life romance was highly publicized.

Their relationship reportedly began in 2017 but eventually ended in 2019. Both stars have been relatively quiet about the details of their breakup. However, in interviews, Joshua has always spoken respectfully about Julia, maintaining that they had good memories and parted amicably. Julia, on the other hand, confirmed in a 2021 interview that they had indeed been in a relationship, but avoided going into great detail. This openness sparked a lot of reactions from fans, particularly because their breakup coincided with rumors about Julia’s involvement with Gerald Anderson, which caused quite a stir in the showbiz world​

According to Julia, they both decided to grow separately and focus on their individual careers. Although their split generated much talk, the pair chose to keep the reasons private. Joshua later mentioned in various interviews that he learned to value privacy, especially when it came to relationships, after experiencing the public scrutiny of their romance. This decision to keep personal matters low-key was echoed by Joshua when he addressed his more recent relationships​

The supposed incident where Joshua “froze” due to a revelation from Julia may be a result of exaggerated fan theories or misinterpreted statements. Both have moved on in their careers and personal lives, with Julia currently dating Gerald Anderson, while Joshua remains more discreet about his love life​(

If this story gains traction or more concrete details emerge, it’s likely tied to unconfirmed rumors rather than an actual, publicized moment.