Actress Angel Locsin has unleashed her frustration at fellow ABS-CBN stars who have remained quiet over the failed battle of the network for a fresh franchise.
She criticized fellow celebrities who preferred to stay away from talking about politics, or opted against some sort of direct criticism, following the decision of the legislature to shut down ABS-CBN.
“Sa lahat ng artistang hindi nagsasalita, ano? May career pa ba kayo? Wala na, wala na kayong network,” Locsin said in front of demonstrators.
Even though she didn’t mention any names, she called out those artists who keeps posting on their Instagram accounts as if they’re not aware of what is happening on their network.
“Kahit magpa-cute kayo diyan sa Instagram, mag-send kayo ng mga sad face —hindi niyo nadadamayan ang mga katrabaho niyong dahilan kung bakit kayo sumikat.”
Angel Locsin – 'Yung mga kasamahan kong artista, na hindi pa rin nagsasalita. Ano tatahimik na lang kayo? Wala na kayong network? Ano magpapacute na lang kayo sa Instagram?' pic.twitter.com/Hyep8BY0j3
— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) July 18, 2020
“Kapag hindi tayo nagsalita, ibig sabihin kinampihan natin ang mali!”
Locsin’s video admonishing the crowd attracted support from netizens, making her the top trending topic on Twitter. Many called her “Darna,” in reference to the local superhero she had played before.
THE GREATEST ROLE THAT ANGEL LOCSIN HAVE EVER PLAYED IS ANGEL LOCSIN. MY ALL-TIME FAVE CHARACTER IN THIS LIFETIME.
Darna must've been so proud to be portrayed by an actual, real life superhero!
Mahal ka namin Maam @143redangel! ❤💙💚 https://t.co/VT1XUpwm4H
— Carmela Tunay (@carmelaloo08) July 18, 2020
Actress Liza Soberano who should’ve played the role of Darna, proudly tagged Angel Locsin as the network’s ‘Angel’
“She was destined to be our Angel ❤️”
She was destined to be our Angel ❤️ https://t.co/iayu0gjzWv
— Liza Soberano (@lizasoberano) July 18, 2020
what did the world to deserve queens such as angel locsin and jennylyn mercado MY GOODNESS
— AC (@ItsACsLife) July 18, 2020
Entertain Journalist MJ Felipe even compared Angel’s bravery with Game of Throne’s Arya Stark.
Angel Locsin is ARYA STARK!!!!!!
— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) July 18, 2020
Real life DARNA @143redangel ✊🏼❤💚💙
— Bianca Gonzalez (@iamsuperbianca) July 18, 2020
this is an icon. this is a role model 👏🏼 https://t.co/SXLbP56P4X
— kakie 🇵🇸 (@kakiep83) July 18, 2020
Angel Locsin brought hot sauce in her bag swag https://t.co/dN6xuf1GVc
— Jeff Canoy (@jeffcanoy) July 18, 2020
Other stars who attended the rally were veteran actors Jaime Fabregas and Joel Torre, host Bianca González, actor Jake Cuenca, beauty queen Kylie Versoza, young actors Edward Barber and Maymay Entrata, and couple on and off-screen Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.
Enraged supporters and employees of the shuttered television network ABS-CBN – including its biggest stars – took to the streets on Saturday, July 18, just over a week after the House of Representatives denied its bid for the renewal of the franchise, and days after the organization reported massive cuts affecting more than 11,000 staff.
