Star Magic supports Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla after breakup

Star Magic expressed its support for Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla after the superstar couple confirmed their breakup on Thursday (November 30).

In a pair of statements on Instagram, the talent agency said it respects the actors’ decision to end their relationship after 12 years as a love team and 11 years as a couple. They also asked fans for their continued support and understanding.

“Let’s continue to give our support and understanding to Daniel and Kathryn,” their post read.

It was on Thursday, November 30, when Kathryn, 27, and Daniel, 28, shocked fans by announcing their split.

“I promised to never lose myself in this industry, so I’ve always been as authentic to you as I can be. I know what many of you are thinking right now. I’m well aware of the rumors and speculations going around, and as hard as it is to put everything into words, I want you to hear it straight for me: it’s true that Deej and I have decided to part ways,” Kathryn said.

“Like any other relationship, we tried our best to make it work. We’ve been drifting apart for a while now, and we ultimately had to accept that we can’t go back to where we used to be,” she wrote. “It just won’t be fair to pretend that everything is still the same.”

“These past few months have been tough, but thank you for giving us the time we need to process the pain and finally face the elephant in the room,” she added. “Our love story began with respect and ended with respect.”

For his part, Daniel expressed his gratitude to Kathryn and their avid fans, collectively called as “KathNiels.”

“KathNiels, maraming salamat sa pagmamahal ninyo. Maraming salamat sa napakagandang pinagsamahan natin. Hinding hindi namin ipagpapalit at hindi makukumpara kahit ano pang gawin nila. Hinding hindi nila pwedeng sirain ‘yun. This is beyond show business. Pamilya kayo at mga kaibigan,” he said.

“Magiging mahirap pero kailangan natin yakapin ang kinabukasan,” he wrote. “I pray for us to grow and heal.”

He then told Kathryn, “Bal, ang pagmamahal ko sa ‘yo ay walang hanggan at walang katapusan.”

Kathryn and Daniel first became a love team via the hit youth-oriented show Growing Up in 2011.

They confirmed their romance in 2018, after years-long speculations on the real status of their relationship.

The pair marked the 12th anniversary of their love team in October.