Karla Estrada recalls conversation with son Daniel Padilla on Kathryn Bernardo breakup

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January 15, 2026 | 1:20pm

MANILA, Philippines — Actress Karla Estrada recalled advising her son Daniel Padilla on how to handle his publicized breakup with fellow actor Kathryn Bernardo.

Kathryn announced her split with Daniel at the end of November 2023, closing the chapter on the popular KathNiel tandem after over a decade.

During a guest appearance on Melai Cantiveros-Francisco's digital talk show "Kuan On One," the former "Magandang Buhay" co-hosts discussed how Daniel and Kathryn smoothly handled the split.

Karla credited it to the former couple's maturity, humility, and acceptance. She revealed that she was the first person informed by Daniel that he and Kathryn were calling it quits.

"'Sige, anak,' I said, 'Nangyayari talaga 'to... lalabas tayo with all humility, acceptance and, of course, kailangan natin ng silence,'" Karla said in a mix of Filipino and English.

WATCH: Karla Estrada recalls moment when Daniel told her his split with Kathryn

 She pointed out that the news would be treated as a "circus" by the public where everyone would be talking and speculating about it. 

"Hindi tayo puwedeng sumakay. Tayong pamilya, hindi tayo magsa-salita. Wala tayong sasabihin," Karla said in Waray, adding they would respect Kathryn and her family's decision.

Karla reminded Daniel that at the end of the day it was his and Kathryn's decision to end their 11-year relationship.

"If I got involved, it would make me look bad. I'd look like a nosy mother," Karla added in Waray, which was praised by Melai. — Video from ABS-CBN Entertainment's YouTube channel

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