Liza Soberano Breaks Her Silence on Breakup With Enrique Gil: “There’s No Third Party”

Liza Soberano has finally addressed what many LizQuen fans have suspected for a while. In an emotional and candid segment released on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda, an unreleased 12‑minute portion of her 2023 interview was aired. In it, she confirmed the end of her nearly eight‑year relationship with actor Enrique Gil, revealing the deeper reasons behind their decision to separate.GMA NetworkDaily Tribune

Hidden Truths: From 2023 to the Public Confirmation

During her conversation with Boy Abunda — recorded March 7, 2023 — Liza hesitated but eventually opened up:

“Quen and I have decided to separate ways, and that is because our values and the way we see life doesn’t just align anymore.”GMA Network

She attributed the separation to personal changes she underwent in 2022:

“Because of the whole change that I went through last year… it was just easier to separate ways and find ourselves first — to kind of explore before we take it to the next level.”GMA NetworkDaily Tribune

The decision was mutual and amicable. Liza clarified:

“There’s no third party. I know people always like to make it about that, but no, we just grew apart.”Daily TribuneKami.com.ph – Philippines news.

Despite their breakup, Liza made it clear that affection and respect endured:

“We didn’t end things on bad terms… He still messages me from time to time… There’s still a lot of love, care for each other… And we are friends today… He still loves me. I still have love for him.”Daily Tribune

Why the Delay in Going Public?

One of the most poignant parts of the conversation was Liza explaining why she and Enrique kept their breakup private for years. She revealed Enrique’s wish:

“Enrique asked me not to say anything about it first.”Kami.com.ph – Philippines news.Philstar

Liza, being a natural people-pleaser, complied — fearing that revealing the breakup could negatively impact her career:

“This is coming from the people‑pleaser side of me… I was so afraid that if people found out we weren’t together anymore, my career would go bad or people just wouldn’t love me anymore.”Kami.com.ph – Philippines news.Philstar

She added that her identity had become deeply linked to their love team:

“My whole world revolved around him… it was scary to come forward because it was such a big change in our lives.”Daily Tribune

Boy Abunda honored her request for confidentiality until both were ready. With Liza’s confirmation on the Can I Come In? podcast, the unreleased interview finally aired on August 18, 2025.Daily TribuneGMA Network

Reflections on Their Relationship and Personal Growth

In the interview, Liza shed light on the natural progression of their relationship:

“We were in a relationship for a long time — almost eight years… I came to a point where I didn’t know if [marriage] was what I wanted anymore honestly, because there’s so much more that I still want to achieve… He’s in his 30s… thinking about settling down… it just doesn’t line up anymore.”GMA NetworkDaily Tribune

Her words reflected a poignant clarity — while their timelines and aspirations diverged, the separation was rooted in mutual understanding:

“It was difficult… It’s still difficult to this day… We didn’t end things on bad terms.”Daily Tribune

Gratitude, Apologies, and Moving Forward

Toward the close of the interview, Boy Abunda asked Liza to send a message to Enrique and their fans. She began with heartfelt gratitude:

“I want to say thank you, because he was very understanding of the whole situation… He supports me with everything that I do… Everything that I have now… he was the person that I got to share that with.”Daily Tribune

Liza also expressed remorse:

“Sorry if they were disappointed in the lack of communication… but also thank you for understanding and supporting me throughout the years. None of my success would have happened without them.”Daily Tribune

And finally, a message of self-compassion for her own emotional journey:

“Thank you for being strong despite everything. Thank you for always wanting to grow and for not giving up on yourself.”Daily Tribune

The Journey of Self-Discovery

Liza and Enrique began dating in October 2014 and publicly confirmed their relationship in 2019. Their pairing, both on and off-screen, captured hearts for years.Wikipedia+1

Rumors of their breakup began circulating in 2022, as public appearances and social media posts diminished. It wasn’t until March 2023 that Liza revealed the truth during her interview, though the footage was withheld until 2025.PhilstarDaily Tribune

A Final Reflection

Liza Soberano’s revelation offers a mature and respectful exploration of change, growth, and love. She and Enrique Gil navigated a separation with care and grace — a testament to their character and respect for each other. Their story reminds us that the end of a relationship doesn’t equate to erasure of bond — sometimes, it’s a necessary step towards individual evolution.

While LizQuen fans may feel bittersweet, Liza’s honesty and emotional strength shine brighter. As she steps forward — both personally and career-wise — her journey becomes not just a narrative of heartbreak, but one of courage, reflection, and authenticity.