The Queen of Filipino Ballads, Regine Velasquez, has finally spoken out — and her words have left fans stunned and speculating. In a surprising moment during a press interview, Regine was asked about her thoughts on the ongoing romantic relationship between Rayver Cruz and Julie Anne San Jose, two of GMA Network’s most celebrated young stars. Her response? Candid. Emotional. And full of meaning.

A Question That Caught Her Off Guard

It started innocently enough. A reporter asked, “Ms. Regine, as someone who has worked closely with Julie Anne, what do you think of her relationship with Rayver Cruz?”

Regine paused.

Then, with a bittersweet smile, she said:

“Well… love is beautiful. But in showbiz, love can be tested more than anyone can imagine. I just hope they know what they’re getting into.”

Supportive Yet Subtle

While Regine didn’t directly criticize or oppose the relationship, her measured tone left many wondering if she had some unspoken concerns. After all, Regine has been a mentor and big sister figure to Julie Anne for years, and sources say she has always looked out for her well-being.

“Julie is like a younger sister to her,” a GMA insider shared. “Regine wants nothing but the best for her. So when she gives a message like that — there’s always something deeper behind it.”

Behind the Words: A Gentle Warning?

Observers believe Regine’s comment was more than just motherly advice — it may be a gentle warning based on her own experiences in love and showbiz.

“Love in our world is not normal. You’re always on stage — even when you’re off-camera,” she once said in a previous interview.

Could it be that Regine sees potential pitfalls ahead for Rayver and Julie Anne?

How Did Julie Anne React?

So far, Julie Anne San Jose has not publicly reacted to Regine’s message, but close friends say she respects Regine deeply and sees her as a pillar of wisdom. One source said:

“Julie was a little emotional when she heard about Regine’s comment. But she understands — it comes from love.”

Rayver Cruz, on the other hand, has kept completely silent, continuing to post couple photos with Julie on social media, seemingly unfazed.

Fans Are Divided

Social media is abuzz with fans taking sides. While many applaud Regine’s sincerity, others say she should have remained silent.

“Regine is just being real. That’s what makes her a legend,” one tweet read.
“She should trust Julie and Rayver to make their own choices,” said another.

The Bigger Picture

In the chaotic world of fame, sometimes a simple message carries a thousand emotions. Regine Velasquez, known not just for her voice but for her wisdom, may have just offered a heartfelt warning wrapped in love — not to criticize, but to protect.

Regine Velasquez on Rayver-Julie Anne rumored romance
Regine tells Rayver to take good care of Julie Anne.
Regine Velasquez couldn’t escape the sweet photo of Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz.

Asia’s Songbird has also noticed that the relationship between the two Kapuso stars seems to be more than just friendship. This stemmed from Rayver’s tweet where he was proud of Julie Anne who just finished the three-part concert Limitless.

“Kaka proud naman powssss hehe the one and only als,” Rayver said.

“ALS” is what Rayver often calls Julie Anne, who GMA Network calls Asia’s Limitless Star.

He accompanied it with the spider and pumpkin emojis that he and Julie Anne use to refer to each other.

Regine commented on Rayver’s tweet.

“Take care of that, Chuli is special to us, by the way, we need to talk,” Regine teased Rayver and Julie Anne, whom she called by the girl’s nickname, Chuli.

Regine even sent laughing emojis after teasing the two.

Rayver immediately replied to Regine.

Rayver’s tweet (published as is), “ate reg!!! wahahaha hello po!!! cge po Godbless po hahaha!”

Regine and Julie Anne worked together for a long time on Kapuso musical-variety programs when Asia’s Songbird was still on GMA-7. These included SOP (2007-2010), Party Pilipinas (2010-2013), and Sunday All Stars (2013-2015).

Regine and Julie Anne also collaborated on the concert series 3 Stars and 1 Heart, one of Regine’s last projects on the Kapuso Network before she moved to ABS-CBN in 2018.

Incidentally, Julie Anne and Rayver replaced Regine as hosts of the singing competition The Clash.