- Maymay Entrata’s second MMK appearance received numerous reactions for assuming a minority beauty queen.
- The episode earlier prompted some viewers to react on the entertainment industry’s lack of diversity when it comes to actors.
- ‘Blackface’ in the American context is not the same as painting a person with ‘black makeup’.
Earlier this week, Maymay Entrata‘s ‘MMK’ episode already met and received flak for doing “blackface” makeup or artificially darkening a skin color to portray a specific type of role like an Aeta.
While the Aeta beauty queen Judith Manap and her family were excited on how the actors will play their characters on national television, some Netizens criticized the darkened skin tones of the cast while others called out ABS-CBN to cast real Aeta actors. Since then, the episode has its polarized viewers.
Judith Manap is the viral Aeta Beauty Queen from Mariveles, Bataan, who won Mutya ng Biaan and ranked 9th in Mutya ng Mariveles 2019. Entrata breathed into the lead role along with other actors like Mara Lopez and Mercedes Cabral.
‘Di ba ang ganda? Wala sa kulay ng balat, sa unat o tuyag na buhok, tangkad o liit, ang kagandahan…
We’re all beautiful no matter what they say. Don’t seek approval from others. #MMKBusilakNaKorona pic.twitter.com/1asXxSdvo2
— Mckie (@mangyanblogger) March 30, 2019
While the story aims to portray an inspiring tale of confidence and determination, some Netizens still accused the program of cultural misrepresentation. But on Saturday night, upon watching the episode, the Netizens praised for the show’s attempt at representing the Aetas in mainstream TV. In fact, its official hashtag #MMKBusilakNaKorona was able to surpass one million tweets before the days ended.
Sa mga taong crying out loud on social media for cultural misrepresentation, I hope you’ve watched tonight’s episode and see how @maymayentrata07 portayed the role of an aeta na believable and by the way, she delivered well. Ang dami ngang nainspire sa story. #MMKBusilakNaKorona
— Mckie (@mangyanblogger) March 30, 2019
The episode director John Lapus was happy to share the response of the show.
Over 1 million tweets achieved!!! Salamat sa lahat. #MMKBusilakNaKorona 👏🙌💪👸🏾🥳😍
— John Lapus (@KorekKaJohn) March 30, 2019
Entrata received positive reviews from viewers for a believable performance as an Aeta while some others thanked ‘MMK’ for giving Pinoy viewers this empowering episode.
Sa mga taong crying out loud on social media for cultural misrepresentation, I hope you’ve watched tonight’s episode and see how @maymayentrata07 portayed the role of an aeta na believable and by the way, she delivered well. Ang dami ngang nainspire sa story. #MMKBusilakNaKorona
— Mckie (@mangyanblogger) March 30, 2019
Congratulations @maymayentrata07 for the believable portrayal of an Aeta Beauty Queen. It was such an inspiring story! Bravo! @MMKOfficial #MMKBusilakNaKorona pic.twitter.com/usxC76pgka
— Daily Pedia (@TheDailyPedia) March 30, 2019
Aside sa more than 1M tweets for #MMKBusilakNaKorona, Maymay and Judith are also trending. This is connected to the 2nd project of @maymayentrata07 sa @MMKOfficial na nag air today sa @ABSCBN (March 30). pic.twitter.com/HnWGIY9LL0
— flow galindez (@FlowGalindez) March 30, 2019
Such an empowering episode. What a way to end the night. Thank you to the wonderful director and for the rest of the staff who guided her throughout this episode. Thank you Lord! All the glory and honor is yours forever and ever! #MMKBusilakNaKorona @maymayentrata07
— mars 🌻 (@planetmayward) March 30, 2019
https://twitter.com/JenlovesMayWard/status/1112009254636969985
Empowering episode! Congratulations, @maymayentrata07! #MMKBusilakNaKorona pic.twitter.com/m19S4jIF92
— Random Republika 🇵🇭 (@RandomRepublika) March 30, 2019
Stop discrimination and bullying just love.but MayMay is love acting is over flow best actress #MMKBusilakNaKorona
— Ronie Famor (@ronie_famor) March 30, 2019
Sino nagsabi na si maymay is for comedy only? Na hindi nya kaya mag drama?
Look at MMK episode she's a versatile actress and tha is a fact. She can slay drama too and i will not be surprised if one day she'll get an award for acting#MMKBusilakNaKorona
— jolan 💙 (@iamjeonkookie_) March 30, 2019
The color of your skin doesn't define how beautiful you are. As long as you have that pure heart and genuine soul, you'll forever be beautiful ❤
Lets be inspired of the story of Judith Manap
Maymay as Judith
In MMK!!!! pic.twitter.com/Zyp3satxXQ
— Sincerely_yours (@CuteLM1) March 30, 2019
Respect, understanding, acceptance and appreciation for our indigenous people! 💖
They also deserve the priviledges that we've been experienced and received in our today's society. ✨ #MMKBusilakNaKorona pic.twitter.com/xqW7pkWuIq— Kaye Loiuse 🌸 (@saychz29) March 30, 2019
Kudos to the entire cast! Ang Galing ninyong lahat! Maymay, as always, you continue to slay every endeavor you do. Your acting is very convincing & superb! Can’t wait to watch your teleserye… #MMKBusilakNaKorona
— Gary Desoloc (@goryo007) March 30, 2019
https://twitter.com/shanxnia/status/1111994880408993792
YOU CAN'T SEE THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE STARS WITHOUT THE DARKNESS OF THE NIGHT ❣️
THIS GIRL IS SOOOO BEAUTIFUL. SHE DESERVE THE CHANCE TO MAKE HER NAME SHINE AND HOPEFULLY SOON GET HER CROWN.#MMKBusilakNaKorona pic.twitter.com/v3CEdQ7Jvx
— Pheebs (@DesisyonGirl) March 30, 2019
Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born. ☺
MayMay / Judith#MMKBusilakNaKorona
— R O G E L I O J O H N (@RogelioJohn03) March 30, 2019
Parents’ support with their hardships and sacrifices are so important to the education of the whole-child’s dreams… #MMKBusilakNaKorona
— Roger Allan King (@RABKing0413) March 30, 2019
An Aeta also took to twitter their gratitude for sharing Manap’s inspiring story to the world.
In behalf of all aetas or katutubo from the bottom of their heart thank you @maymayentrata07 binigyan mo sila ng pag asang mangarap at makamit ang kanilang mga pangarap sa buhay.#MMKBusilakNaKorona pic.twitter.com/kPiu2exTyg
— BlueDragon (@richmel178) March 30, 2019
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