CONFIRMED! Barbie Imperial Finally Breaks Silence on Her REAL Relationship Status with Marco Gumabao! 💥💖
No more guessing games—Barbie tells all! What’s really going on between her and Marco? Lovers again… or just friends with history?

💬 The Big Reveal: Barbie Speaks Out!

After months of speculation, cryptic posts, sightings, and online “soft-launching” moments, Barbie Imperial has finally addressed the rumors surrounding her and Marco Gumabao.

In a recent media interview during a beauty event in Makati, Barbie was asked point-blank:

“Are you and Marco Gumabao officially back together?”

And her answer? Direct. Honest. And totally unexpected.

“We’re okay. We talk. We support each other… but right now, we’re not labeling anything. We’re just happy.”

👀 What Does That Even Mean?

Barbie’s statement may sound vague, but for fans who have followed their rollercoaster romance, it speaks volumes.

Here’s what she revealed further:

They still communicate regularly.

They’re both focused on work, but they “check on each other.”

When asked if they’re dating other people, Barbie simply smiled and said:

“You’ll know when it’s time. But for now, we’re enjoying our peace.”

🕵️‍♀️ A Quick Recap: The Barbie–Marco Timeline

2021: Rumors of a budding romance sparked after their sweet photos surfaced online.

2022: Barbie confirmed they were dating—but kept the relationship low-key.

Early 2023: Breakup rumors exploded after Barbie unfollowed Marco on Instagram.

Late 2023 to 2024: Spotted together multiple times again—sparking “are they or aren’t they?” speculation.

And now, in 2025, Barbie’s statement suggests: they may be rekindling… but slowly and silently.

💖 Fans React: “JUST MARRY ALREADY!”

Barbie and Marco’s fandom wasted no time flooding the internet with reactions:

“Don’t label it—just love it!”
“Barbie and Marco have the kind of chemistry you can’t fake.”
“Whether they’re together or not, we love how they respect each other.”

Some fans appreciated their mature, private approach, saying it’s refreshing to see a couple “move on their own terms, not for social media clout.”

🎥 What’s Next for Barbie & Marco?

Both stars are booked and busy:

Barbie is set to star in a new romance-drama film slated for late 2025.

Marco just wrapped a teleserye and is now prepping for a new action series.

They haven’t ruled out working together again on-screen—sparking even more anticipation.

💌 Final Word from Barbie:

“Whatever we are, I’m thankful for him. Marco has always been someone special in my life.”

And there it is—the realest answer fans could ask for. No drama. No denial. Just real love, in whatever form it takes.

Marco talks about his brother Paolo Gumabao and cousin Barbie Imperial

In case you didn’t know, Marco Gumabao and Barbie Imperial are cousins. Even they were surprised after they were able to connect the dots.

In an episode of Kapamilya Chat where Marco promoted his latest movie “Spellbound,” he was asked about the Gumabaos’ growing star power in showbiz. There’s him and his half-brother Paolo raising the Gumabao banner.

Marco is proud of his siblings, especially Paolo whose journey in showbiz he witnessed from the beginning. It’s no secret that Marco’s family just met Paolo, his half-brother from his dad’s side, in 2015, after Paolo saw him in a project. Despite not growing up together, they instantly hit it off and they would even talk about their dreams. Marco knew that Paolo have always wanted to pursue showbiz, so he is happy watching him excel in his chosen career.

“All I can say is he deserves it,” said Marco, adding that he sees Paolo’s hunger to be great at his craft, “He really wants to do this. He really wants to make a name for himself.”

“I couldn’t be happier for my younger brother kasi dream niya talaga ‘to.” As the more senior actor, he, of course, gives Paolo advice about showbiz, and one of his constant reminders is to never be affected when people try to pit them against each other. He tells Paolo that they’d be inevitably compared with each other but they don’t have to take it personally. “Ang maganda kasi kay Pao, he listens. And alam niyang this is all part of work.”

Paolo, who plays a Super Soldier in Mars Ravelo’s Darna, is also passionate about basketball. Whatever he chooses to do, he can be sure that he has a ‘Kuya’ cheering him on.

On Barbie, Marco explained that they didn’t know they are blood-related until he asked. When he learned that Barbie hails from Bicol, he knew there isa a possibility because the Imperials from Bicol are usually related. She is his cousin from his mother’s side, therefore, Barbie and Paolo are not family, although they are friends.

“It’s always nice to know na may mga kamag-anak ka pala na hindi pa nakikilala,” shared Marco, who revealed that they have many times been asked to star in one project. However, there’s always conflict of interest since producers tend to brush off the idea that they’re cousins. He thinks a barkada or horror story will be perfect for them.

Marco revealed that his cousin is protective, “People see na medyo matapang si Barbie. Yeah, she is matapang, but in a good way. She’s always out there to look after her loved ones.”