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Julia and Dani Barretto celebrate brother Leon’s college graduation

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Julia with Leon

E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>Julia Barretto took to social media to pen a message for her brother, Leon Barretto, as he graduated from college.</p><p>&quot;I&#x27;m so proud of you [Leon],&quot; Julia posted on her Instagram Stories.</p><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%">Leon finished his studies at the University Asia &amp; The Pacific.</span></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17554036693771755403709747.jpeg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2021/6/14/fresh-scoops/marjorie-barretto-thanks-daughter-julia-for-helpin-193994"><strong><u>READ: Marjorie Barretto thanks daughter Julia for helping son Leon’s school expenses</u></strong></a></div><p>His eldest sister, Dani Barretto, also took to Instagram Stories to extend her congratulatory message to Leon, saying: &quot;So proud of you [Leon]. Congratulations.&quot;</p><p>The content creator also shared a selfie with their mother Marjorie, who also recently graduated from college.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/8/7/marjorie-barretto-s-youngest-daughter-attends-summer-course-at-oxford-1222"><strong><u>READ: Marjorie Barretto’s youngest daughter attends summer courses at Oxford</u></strong></a></div><p>Previously, Leon penned a heartfelt post on social media, as he graduated in the same year as Marjorie.  </p><p>&quot;Not a lot of people can say they graduated college the same year as their mom. it’s really never too late—congratulations, mom! truly an inspiration to my siblings and me ♥️🎓 #2025graduates,&quot; he said.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNQEwYxSi1w/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A3403286%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="865" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Marjorie recently fulfilled her dream of graduating from college at the age of 51.</p><p>The actress took to social media to reflect on her journey leading to her graduation</p><p>&quot;At 51 years old, I finally wore this cap and gown. 🎓 For years, finishing college was a dream tucked away — paused for show business, raising children, public service, business, and building a life. But God never forgot. In His perfect time, He gave me the courage to return, the strength to push through, and the joy of crossing this finish line,&quot; she remarked in an Instagram post.</p><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%">On the highlight of her graduation, Marjorie shared that it was having her family witnessed this milestone in her life. &quot;The sweetest part? My children were there to witness it — taking my photos and videos, handing me flowers and gifts. A moment so surreal, a full circle moment,&quot; she said.  </span></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/02/21/marjorie-barrettos-daughter-claudia-an-honor-student-at-ateneo"></a><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%"><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/02/21/marjorie-barrettos-daughter-claudia-an-honor-student-at-ateneo"><strong><u>READ: Marjorie Barretto’s daughter Claudia an honor student at Ateneo</u></strong></a></span></div><p>Back in November 2023, Marjorie expressed how proud she was of Leon after he made it to the Dean’s and President&#x27;s Lists.</p><p>&quot;My son Leon comes home from school and casually gives me an envelope, opened it and found 2 certificates of recognition. President’s List and Dean&#x27;s List. And just like that my Mommy heart is full, proud, and refreshed!&quot; the proud gushed.</p><p>She added: &quot;Thank you, Leon for being a good son. For making everything worth it. We love you. Thank you Lord.&quot; </p>

<p>Julia and Dani Barretto took to social media to pen heartfelt posts for Leon as he graduated from college. </p>

Julia and Dani Barretto took to social media to pen heartfelt posts for Leon as he graduated from college.