MANILA — Her busy schedule at work likely caused actress Julia Barretto to fall ill, her boyfriend Gerald Anderson said on Sunday.

Anderson provided an update on Barretto’s health situation at the sidelines of the 2024 Star Magic All Star Games at the Araneta Coliseum, after the actress shared last month that she had to be hospitalized.

“‘Yung duda namin, nagkasakit na kasi she was shooting a movie, then a series. Then now, magshu-shoot ulit siya ng movie, so medyo sunod-sunod na. So nagkasakit siya, but ganoon talaga,” said Anderson.

“Na-confine siya ilang days din. Malala din, malala,” he added.

[We suspect she got sick because she was shooting a movie, then a series, and now she’s about to shoot another movie. It’s been a bit non-stop for her, so she got sick. She had to be confined for several days, and it was quite serious.]

Barretto shared through Instagram last May 13 that she has been discharged from the hospital. In the post, she expressed her gratitude to her doctors, nurses, and the entire medical staff for taking care of her while she was ill.

She also emphasized the importance of prioritizing one’s health.

“A tough time but taking this one as a reminder that our health should always be top priority,” said Barretto.

Fans of the celebrity couple have been sending well-wishes and prayers for Barretto’s speedy recovery.

Barretto is set to star in the movie “Un/happy For You” with Joshua Garcia, while Anderson is set to work with director Erik Matti in an action movie.