Liza Soberano
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Filipino-American actress Liza Soberano has confirmed that her long-rumored breakup with fellow actor Enrique Gil happened “almost three years ago,” ending months of speculation about the status of their relationship. The admission came during the Aug. 14 episode of Can I Come In?, a YouTube documentary-podcast series created by Palestinian-Australian artist Sarah Bahbah in partnership with WePresent by WeTransfer.
“I’ve been honestly itching to tell people this… Quen and I broke up,” Soberano said, using Gil’s nickname. She described the separation as amicable, calling it “a beautiful breakup” that remained “full of love” and emphasizing that “he didn’t do anything bad.” The pair, popularly known as LizQuen, starred together in multiple films and television series since 2014.
Soberano explained that they initially chose not to make the split public to give themselves space to process the change. Philippine media noted that her statement matches a 2023 claim by her former talent manager Ogie Diaz, though neither Soberano nor Gil had confirmed it at the time. Gil has not issued a public comment on her latest remarks.
In the same interview, Soberano shared personal recollections from her early years in the United States. She alleged that her mother was struggling with methamphetamine addiction during her childhood and that she and her younger brother later experienced mistreatment in foster care. According to her account, the foster guardian would exclude them from family activities and refer to them as the “family dog.” She also alleged that a chaotic incident involving her mother’s then-boyfriend and a stolen van was, at the time, reported as a kidnapping case.
These claims were presented as Soberano’s own memories and personal experiences; the individuals she referred to have not been publicly identified in full, and her statements have not been independently verified.
The Can I Come In? series features in-depth, cinema-style episodes in which guests speak candidly about pivotal moments in their lives. Soberano’s installment, titled Mind Your F**cking Business!, marks one of her most unfiltered public appearances to date, coinciding with her career’s expansion into international projects such as the Hollywood film Lisa Frankenstein and appearances at high-profile events like the Gold House Gala.
