Julia Barretto admits she feels pressured because of her family background in showbiz

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<div><img src='' alt='060413-julia_main.jpg' align='left' border='0' height='290' width='305'>Julia Barretto was recently launched as the new <i>Cofradia</i>, an iconic role that was once portrayed by Gloria Romero. Now that she landed a major role in a <i>Kapamilya teleserye</i>, does she feel any pressure on her part? “<i>May </i>pressure <i>kasi</i> they’re going to expect me to do very well,” she remarked in an exclusive interview with <a href='http://www.Push.com.ph'>Push.com.ph</a>.</div><div><br/></div><div>The budding star also admitted that she is quite worried that people might constantly compare her to the other Barrettos who made it in the industry long before she joined show business. “Aside from that, I came from a family that’s full of actresses, so every move <i>ko papanoorin nila,</i> so that’s the pressure for me,” she commented.</div><div><br/></div><div>Julia admitted that she is setting the bar high for her self and is hoping to break new ground in order to meet people’s expectations. “I will have to do very, very, very well<i> para hindi ko sila ma-</i>disappoint,” she said.</div><div><br/></div><div>Amidst the pressure, Julia is thankful to have been given the opportunity to showcase her talent. She thanked the management for the trust they gave her. “I feel very happy, thankful and I am very, very blessed <i>kasi madami namang pwedeng mabigyan ng </i>opportunity <i>na maging Cofradia</i> and <i>nabigay sa akin,</i>” she said.</div><div><br/></div><div>On her preparations for the upcoming<i> teleserye</i>, Julia is set to do numerous workshops for the role. “We’re going to have workshops. We’re going to have a lot of acting workshops before we start taping,” she shared.</div><div><br/></div><div>Julia was one of the many celebrities who graced Star Magic’s 21st parade of stars on <i>ASAP.</i> When asked about her journey so far as a part of the country’s leading talent management group, she relayed, “Very fun <i>kasi</i> I get to meet a lot of people almost everyday. Actually everyday I meet new friends. And the things that I’ve been wanting to do <i>nagagawa ko na </i>finally.”</div><div><br/></div><div>Who does she look up to as an actress in Star Magic? “Bea Alonzo because she’s a very good actress<i> tapos</i> she takes on roles <i>na iba sa mga ginawa niya sa</i> past,” she commented.</div>

Julia Barretto admits that coming from a family of actresses makes her want to go beyond people's expectations.

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