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Dani Barretto hasn't seen dad Kier Legaspi in 7 years

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/entertainment/07/20/dani-kier.jpg"/></figure></div><p>MANILA – Dani Barretto revealed the last time she saw her father, actor Kier Legaspi, was seven years ago.</p><p>She mentioned this in an interview with Vicki Belo for the celebrity doctor’s vlog.</p><p>Saying Legaspi wasn’t a big presence in her life growing up, Barretto said: “I knew of him. He would come and go in my life for 27 years but not like a constant figure. But I always knew who he was. I knew he was my dad.”</p><p>Barretto also said her father was not the type who was always present during special occasions.</p><p>“I don’t think I ever celebrated a birthday with my dad. Growing up, that was actually a major frustration for me. Kasi siyempre, when you have friends, you see them at birthday parties, tapos may cake blowing, tapos complete family kapag may birthday. I didn&#x27;t have that growing up,” she said.</p><p>When asked if this hurt her, Barretto said: “Yeah, of course, it did because I knew he was just around. I knew hindi naman siya OFW. He&#x27;s just within my reach. But when I got older and I had more freedom na to reach out to him and see him. I did, I tried.”</p><p>Nonetheless, Barretto stressed they also had a relationship and she in fact lived with him for a short while when she was 19.</p><p>“It was a very dark phase in my life. At that time, I wanted to get to know him. I wanted a different point of view. I’ve lived with my mom all my life. Parang I wanted naman to try to know my dad, so I lived with him for three months. We had fun. Doon ko nakilala dad ko. We had a relationship. I have great memories of him. But naudlot siya eh,” she said.</p><p>After that three months of living with her dad, Barretto said they had a falling out, following a fight.</p><p>“A fight occurred one night and hindi na namin na-resurrect from that night. We just stopped talking after that night. And then it has been seven years,” she said.</p><p>Despite this, Barretto said she reached out to her father last year because she wanted her daughter to have a grandfather.</p><p>“I spoke to him last year. I called him [to tell him about] a lot of things. Parang because I also had a baby. I was very emotional because I knew he was just there. I want my daughter to know him. I don&#x27;t want my daughter to grow up na what if she asks me about my dad, wala ako masagot because I don&#x27;t know what&#x27;s happening in his life,” she said.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y7iDq_VmXWI?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>Unfortunately, they never got the chance to get together because of the ongoing pandemic.</p><p>“I didn&#x27;t even have his number. I had to ask for his number sa lola ko, his mom. I called him and we spoke. We kept trying to plan to see each other but because of COVID hindi kami matuluy-tuloy,” she said.</p><p>After Barretto’s interview with Belo, Legaspi coincidentally shared a cryptic post on social media that left his followers wondering if this was his reaction to his daughter’s revelations.</p><p>&quot;Magpa-interview kaya ako para ‘yung side ko naman ang marinig. I’m trying to take all the punches and lies but let’s see how you would feel if I tell my side of the story. 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src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Before Barretto got married last year, Legaspi took to social media to congratulate his daughter on her engagement and to express how much he loves her.</p><p>“Dear Aynrand Danielle, first things first, congratulations, I heard you are getting married. May both of you live a blissful marriage with plenty of children,” he began.</p><p>“I don&#x27;t really say much about our relationship because I am certain that both of us know the truth. I believe that no matter what you say now can never change the truth and the memories we had,” he added.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/18/19/dani-barretto-opens-up-about-relationship-with-dad-kier-legaspi">Dani Barretto opens up about relationship with dad Kier Legaspi</a></li></ul><p>Assuring his daughter that he will always just be there for her, Legaspi said: “Bata ka pa lang lagi na kitang hinahabol, you don&#x27;t know what I had to do just to see you. Until now, I&#x27;m still waiting for our meeting.”</p><p>Legaspi then reminded Barretto that he was the first man who ever loved her and that no matter what, she will always be his daughter. </p><p>“I will continue to pray for you and your family. Hindi importante ang opinyon ng iba. Para sa akin, kasama ang Legaspi family you will have a special place in our hearts. I wish nothing but the best for you. May God bless you and everyone you love,” he ended.</p><p>Barretto is the only child of Legaspi and Marjorie Barretto.</p>

<p>Dani Barretto revealed the last time she saw her father, actor Kier Legaspi, was seven years ago.<br /> </p>

Dani Barretto revealed the last time she saw her father, actor Kier Legaspi, was seven years ago.