As anticipation builds for the reunion film inspired by the iconic sitcom Home Along Da Riles, actress Claudine Barretto shared an emotional tribute to her late onscreen father, Dolphy, revealing that the project carries deeply personal meaning for her.

Barretto, who portrayed Bing Kosme opposite Dolphy for years, took to social media to post what read like a heartfelt letter to “Tatay,” updating him about the cast and her own life as the reunion film approaches release.

In the message, she recounted how her “Tita Nanay” and her siblings in the Kosme household are doing, even mentioning disagreements and milestones, echoing the warmth and familiarity that defined the long-running sitcom.

She wrote:

“Dear Tatay,

malapit na po ipalabas ang #homealongdarilesdamovie da reunion.Tay ang galing ni Tita Nanay at mga kapatid ko. si Maybe napaka responsable, si Ate Dang so much wisdom shine share, si kuya Bob at ako nag away po last year. I’m sure nag sumbong sayo. si Kuya bill d na po Basted😂 ang ganda ni Cass. d lang po yun, nakahabol ng apo para sa inyo. Si Baldo at Estong kung pagsabihan ako tungkol sa love life parang mas matanda para sa’kin. gabi gabi naman tayong dalawa nag uusap. napagsabihan po ako ni tita Nanay at tita Bridge kagabi. may anorexia po ako & I’m getting help naman Tay.”

Within the same letter, Barretto disclosed that she is again dealing with anorexia and has begun receiving help. The revelation follows a challenging period in her personal life marked by grief and emotional strain, which led her to cancel a planned fan gathering late last year.

She concluded by remembering loved ones who have passed and asking for guidance, addressing Dolphy as if their bond remained unchanged despite the years.

“kamusta si Dad & Mom dyan, Magkakasama na po ba kayo nina Rico, Direk Wenn at Nay Jane at Aida? ‘Tay tulungan nyo ko sa mga desisyon ko sa buhay.🙏 hirap nako Tay.sakit ng puso ko. Tay si Estong nakaka Proud Ang galing po nyang director at producer.paramdam ka naman samin Tay.lahat to para sayo, maging Proud ka lang. tay sino po ba dapat para sakin? Tay Proud ka ba samin?mahal ka namin araw araw Tatay.❤️ patnubayan mo po kaming lahat sa araw araw.salamat sa lahat at pantay pantay mong pagmamahal.Si kuya Epi Graduate na at ako magiging #BANAYAD GIRL we miss u Tay.luv u Tatay”