Despite being vocal when it comes to social issues, netizens chided actress Jasmine Curtis Smith for her relationship with the Department of Tourism-Ilocos director Jeff Ortega.
Netizens blasted Ortega after he posted an Instagram video wherein he referred to the former Senator BongBong Marcos as Vice President during a regional tourism event. Now, Jasmine has been caught in the crossfire.
One netizen asked if she was sure with her boyfriend.
Sure ka na ba sa kanya Jasmine? Charot!
— Charot! (@IamCharotism) October 26, 2020
One netizen expressed his disgust when he thinks that Jasmine kisses her boyfriend on the mouth.
Yucks, Jasmine Curtis, do you kiss your boyfriend Jeff Ortega?? Di ka ba nadidiri eh gamit na gamit na niya yan kakahimod ng pwet ni Duterte at Bong Bong
— kae (@ifyouseekkae) October 27, 2020
Then, another netizen blasted the audacity of Ortega and urged Jasmine to leave him.
The nerve of this kiss ass mvtherfvcker Jeff Ortega no? Run from this one Jasmine, what a big TO
https://t.co/fyMlsXgAdF
— DDShiiiiit SALOT (@nottherealgreta) October 27, 2020
One netizen also chided Ortega specifically and said that Jasmine doesn’t deserve to be tied with him.
SHAME ON YOU JEFF ORTEGA! From what alternate universe are you from? Jasmine Curtis doesn't deserve you snowflake you. Yuck.#JeffOrtegaResign https://t.co/SGjR9zh8Ah
— Mae Chatto (@MaeChatto) October 27, 2020
Another netizen also urged Jasmine to run and leave Ortega.
https://twitter.com/kalatchoochi/status/1321019029776072704
Another netizen questioned Jasmine’s relationship with Ortega noting her intelligence and outspoken nature when it comes to political and social issues.
I had to check but confirmed, he is also the same Jeff Ortega na jowa ni Jasmine Curtis. Gurl, why?? For all your intelligence, outspokenness on political issues, and concern for social justice and human rights, siya talaga jinowa mo? There are lots of better men out there. Ugh. https://t.co/ZBhdHsgGvK
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PAMANGKIN NI MA'AM CHARO
(@missfalafox1) October 27, 2020
Additionally, a netizen pointed out the couple’s relationship dynamics with their two opposing views of politics.
Ohhh jeff ortega is jasmine curtis’ bf.. jasmine is a govt critic, jeff ortega works for the govt. ang saya cguro sa bahay nila.
— King Kit (@foreverbeez7) October 27, 2020
Finally, one netizen tweeted that Ortega posted the video a week ago and turned off the comment section cementing his stand on the issue. She also added how unfortunate it was that Jasmine who is caught in the crossfire amidst all the issues.
https://twitter.com/Shareumie/status/1321041186446950400
Jasmine confirmed her relationship with Ortega in back 2016. Then, in 2019 rumors about their breakup surfaced to which the actress denied. She also recently greeted Ortega with a Happy Birthday back in March of 2020.
