Gerald Anderson Is In His Single Era—And He Says It's For The Better

Gerald Anderson is embracing his singleness, and according to the actor, it's a conscious decision he made to focus on becoming a better version of himself.

In a recent episode of Jeepney TV's "Stars on Stars," Gerald sat down with his Blood Vs. Duty co-star Baron Geisler, where he opened up about why he's choosing to stay single for now.

"That's the reason why I'm single now—because I want to become a better partner, a better person, a better son, a better brother, a better provider. Magagawa ko yan if I focus on myself muna," he said.

From being introduced to the public as a housemate on Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 1 back in 2006, Gerald has continued finding new ways to evolve in his career beyond acting.

In 2025, he officially stepped into producing for the first time through the Metro Manila Film Festival entry "Rekonek," where he also starred. At the time, Gerald shared that being involved behind the scenes felt like a new challenge he genuinely enjoyed taking on, especially as someone constantly looking for growth and fresh experiences in the industry.

That same year, he also explored directing for the first time through the crime-thriller series Sins of the Father, which he co-directed alongside FM Reyes, Bjoy Balagtas, and Avel Sunpongco.

But outside showbiz, Gerald has also built a name for himself as a businessman over the years. He currently manages Th3rdFloor gym, the fitness business he first started in 2019 after converting part of his home into a private training space for celebrities and exclusive members. What began as a small third-floor gym eventually expanded into a second branch, The Th3rd Floor Park, both located in Quezon City.

Over the years, Gerald also ventured into hospitality and wellness spaces through his private resorts in Zambales. In 2020, he launched Hayati Private Resort, a beachside property with a variety of wellness-focused amenities, including a basketball court, pool area, billiards, and covered gym facilities. And earlier this year, he also opened Trivera River Resort, which offers a more nature-centered escape with mountain views and riverside scenery.

"I'm building the life I want in five years," Gerald explained. "I want to be the best version…so I have to start now."

Gerald has reportedly been single for eight months following his breakup with Julia Barretto, with whom he was in a relationship for six years. The two first worked together in the 2019 film Between Maybes. Around that time, both had just come out of highly publicized breakups—Julia from Joshua Garcia, and Gerald from Bea Alonzo—which quickly fueled dating rumors surrounding the pair.

Despite the controversies at the time, Gerald and Julia eventually confirmed their relationship publicly in 2021. During an interview with Boy Abunda, Gerald openly spoke about how serious he was about Julia and even shared, "She's the one, Tito Boy. She's the one."

Throughout the years, the two appeared supportive of each other's careers and personal milestones. Gerald also publicly supported Julia during her 2024 reunion film Un/Happy for You with Joshua.

Fast forward to September 2025, and the two officially confirmed their breakup through statements released by their respective agencies, Viva Artists Agency and Star Magic.

These days, Gerald remains busy with several acting projects, including his ongoing series with Baron, Bela Padilla, and the real-life couple Richard Gutierrez and Barbie Imperial. He's also set to star in the upcoming Netflix action-drama BuyBust: The Undesirables alongside Anne Curtis.

Now at 37 years old, Gerald seems content to take things one step at a time. For now, he's choosing to focus on growth, work, and becoming the best version of himself before diving into another relationship.