Dennis Padilla, an actor-comedian, once again found himself under the social media spotlight after leaving a now-deleted comment on daughter Julia Barretto’s Instagram post, prompting a wave of speculation and mixed reactions from netizens in the online community afterwards.

On Monday, April 7, Julia posted a set of promotional photos for Maya, a financial app she regularly endorses, which showcased the actress as the app’s latest ‘Savings Calendar Girl.’

However, on Tuesday, April 8, fans were quick to notice a comment left by Dennis under the ad that simply read, “Kapal niyo” — a brief yet pointed remark that quickly gained traction online.

Though the comment was later deleted, screenshots of it began circulating online, leading many to question whether Dennis’ message was connected to his earlier cryptic Instagram post.

Previously, Dennis made headlines after posting a handwritten note to his page that read: “Sagad sa buto. Grabe kayo! Nabudol niyo ko! Father of the bride naging visitor! Galing niyo!”

The post, which has also since been deleted, appeared to reflect the actor’s disappointment.

Although Dennis has not explicitly stated whether his comment on Julia’s ad was related to the wedding incident, netizens have been quick to connect the dots, especially given the timing.

As of now, Julia has not responded to her father’s comment, and no official statement has been released by any member of the Barretto family regarding the incident about Dennis’ viral posts.

It is worth noting that this is not the first time Dennis’ relationship with his kids went viral.

Back in September 2022, Karen Davila interviewed Julia where she admitted wanting more love and protection from her father, and confessed fearing the cycle of forgiveness and getting hurt.

“I just need more love, more protection. I just feel like, he should be my number one protector and that’s not really what I’m getting right now from him so it does hurt. It does hurt because dapat siya yung tinatakbuhan ko diba? But, it’s sad that I can’t,” she said.

Dennis Padilla, born Dennis Esteban Dominguez Baldivia on February 9, 1962, is a Filipino entertainer known for his work as a comedian and actor. He is the son of the late comedian Dencio Padilla. Over the years, he has been featured in numerous films and television series, showcasing his versatility as a performer. In his personal life, Dennis was married to actress Marjorie Barretto from 1995 until their annulment in 2009. The couple has three children: Julia, Claudia, and Leon.

As previously reported by , Dennis Padilla dedicated a song to his children. He took to Instagram to share a video of him singing ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.’ The celebrity dad could not help but turn emotional while singing. The veteran actor also showed his hand-written note expressing his love for his children.

Meanwhile, Dennis Padilla and his children Gavin and Maddie were recently reunited. The veteran actor took to social media to share a photo of the emotional moment they had during their reunion. As seen in the snapshot, Dennis warmly hugged his beloved kids. As per the celebrity dad, he did not see Gavin and Maddie for four years.