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ABS-CBN star Claudine Barretto said that she has nothing against co-star Angelica Panganiban, who plays the role of Scarlet, a kontrabida in the hit television series "Iisa Pa Lamang."

In an interview, Barretto dismissed speculations that there's tension between her and Panganiban on the set of the series.

"We are very, very close. She's like my little sister," Barretto said.

The actress said she treats Panganiban like she does other young female stars of ABS-CBN.

"Everybody in ABS-CBN, I treat them as my little sisters," the actress said.

The youngest of the Barretto sisters also extended her appreciation to all the viewers and supporters of the series.

"Maraming salamat sa suporta niyo, sa lahat ng nanonood ng 'Iisa Pa Lamang', sa lahat ng gumagaya ng lines namin. On behalf of everybody, our directors, our crew and AD namin, maraming salamat sa lahat, sobra," she said.

Barretto even shared that viewers will be seeing more interesting twists in the series.

"Marami pa kayong aabangan, sobra sobrang daming twist ng 'Iisa Pa Lamang','" she said.

New movies

Barretto will soon be busy shooting other movies under Star Cinema.

"Aside from 'Iisa Pa Lamang', I will be doing a movie, of course, under Star Cinema," she said.

Barretto said she hasn't yet been told what the story of the film is about.

"Maraming nakapila na movies, and I'm not sure if we are allowed to say kung ano yon," she explained.

The actress said she will be doing the movie next year, and it's definitely a love story.

Condoles with Gabby

Barretto also expressed sympathy and extended her condolences to the leading man in the series, Gabby Concepcion, whose father Rollie Concepcion passed away last week.

"You know I wasn't able to go to the funeral or to the wake because I left. I was out of town, but my prayers are always with him and his family. Nakakalungkot kasi ang dami niyang pinagadananaan ngayon," she said.

“Ang hiling ko lang na bilang kaibigan at katrabaho ni Gabby na sana ay ipagdasal natin kasi hindi madali ang pinagdadaanan niya. Ang tagal niyang hindi nakita ang tatay niya tapos ito pa ang nangyari. So ipagdasal natin ng strength pa at grace from God," she added.

Claudine also shared her happiness about her two kids -- Sabina and Santino. Despite being busy fulfilling her showbiz commitments, she said she makes sure that she has quality time for her kids.

"And the babies are big na. Sabina is doing well in school. Si Santino is running and running. He's advanced for his age," she said.

Barretto is married to actor Raymart Santiago.