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Thursday, January 7, 2016

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Repost: ABS-CBN Responds to Complaint of Talent

CATHY GARCIA-MOLINA. ABS-CBN responds to complaints that the director and her crew for 'Forevermore' disrespected extras on the show.

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On Tuesday, January 5, TV network ABS-CBN responded to an open letter from Rossellyn Domingo, a former extra on Forevermore, who wrote that director Cathy Garcia-Molina humiliated her boyfriend while filming for the show.

On the same day, Rossellyn voiced out her thoughts on ABS-CBN's statement regarding the issue. On Facebook, Rossellyn shared an article about the network's statement, and said that she was glad that they did not deny her and boyfriend Alvin Campomanes' accusations against Cathy.

She also said that ABS-CBN's statement was true – the network did promise immediate action after receiving Alvin's letter. However, ABS-CBN supposedly failed to give the couple updates on whether their demands had been fulfilled.

Rossellyn and Alvin are now in communication with ABS-CBN. Here is Rossellyn's statement in full:

"I am glad that the network did not deny her foul behavior.

"It is true that the network executives promised immediate action. We asked for updates but after a few exchanges of emails, we were no longer informed.

"We never told the talent supplier that we are not pursuing this complaint anymore. She said she was going to suspend John Leonardo. But how will we even know if it is true that he was suspended? What about the apology of the other offenders?

"The mistake of the network is that it failed to verify whether the issue had been dealt with satisfactorily and justly.

"We are now in communication with the network. We will be meeting with network representatives and the Forevermore team soon.

"May justice be served."

On December 31, Rossellyn posted an open letter on Facebook, addressed to Cathy. In her letter, Rossellyn said that she couldn't stand how Cathy cursed at and humiliated Alvin while they acted as extras on Forevermore.

Rossellyn also attached a complaint that Alvin sent to ABS-CBN in 2014.

ABS-CBN responded that they acted immediately after receiving Alvin's complaint in 2014. They wanted to meet with the couple, and asked MTQ Promotions and Talent Management – the company that recruited Rossellyn and Alvin – to arrange it.

"But we were later informed by MTQ Promotions and Talent Management owner Mary Ann Trumata-Rejano that there was no need for a meeting as they had met with Mr Campomanes and Ms Domingo and settled the issue," recounted ABS-CBN.

They added that they were suprised to see Rossellyn's letter, because they thought that the issue had already been resolved.

"At present, we are in communication with Mr Campomanes and both parties have agreed to meet to resolve the matter," they added.

Here is ABS-CBN's statement in full, emailed to Rappler on January 5.

"ABS-CBN acknowledged and responded immediately to Alvin Campomanes when he wrote to us in October 2014. We also sought a meeting with Mr Campomanes and Rossellyn Domingo through MTQ Promotions and Talent Management, the agency that engaged their services for the project.

"When Ms Domingo posted an open letter on her Facebook last Dec [31], we were surprised to learn that the issue has not been resolved, contrary to what the talent agency owner told us. At present, we are in communication with Mr Campomanes and both parties have agreed to meet to resolve the matter."

Alvin and Rossellyn played Makoy and Celia on Forevermore, respectively.

In his letter to ABS-CBN, Alvin said that his role on the show was unplanned, as he had just replaced the actor who was supposed to play the role.

Alvin also demanded disciplinary action against Cathy, talent coordinator John Leonardo, and a certain crew member named Jeng, plus an apology.

Since it was published, Rossellyn's open letter has gone viral. Cathy has not addressed the issue.

Alvin is a historian and a faculty member at the University of the Philippines Manila. He previously taught at the University of Asia and the Pacific, Enderun Colleges, and other schools.

Forevermore starred Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano as Alexander and Agnes, who met and fell in love in Baguio. It became one of the most popular dramas from 2014 to 2015, establishing the tandem of Enrique and Liza onscreen.

Cathy was also the woman behind One More Chance and its sequel, A Second Chance, both starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo.

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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Do Not Expect Much Warmth from Her

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Success could really get into one’s head and rub off on other people. When someone ventures into showbiz and is lucky to have a career, much is expected in terms of being gracious to people around him/her. A celebrity is often burdened with the image that he/she projects in front of the camera. The good performers will manage to convince viewers that what he/she shows in her roles is the same as in his/her real life. Hence, the public will expect that the celebrity will still behave in the same way even without cameras rolling.

This mindset has led to much disappointment among ordinary people who still believe that all celebrities will always have that amiable personality they exude in front of the cameras. During a visit on the set, Pretty Performer (PP) was introduced to one of the suppliers (OS), who was much elated at meeting PP in person. Expecting PP to be warm and accommodating, OS and the person who introduced them were a bit startled at the nonchalant attitude of PP. It was as if they were not there at all. Nary was a smile or eye contact given. PP quickly nodded quickly and moved along.

Obviously very disappointed, OS was relieved a bit when A Worker (AW) on the set saw what happened and shared some thoughts on the attitude of PP. AW said that PP was always like that, snobbish, when cameras are not rolling. It seems that PP was moving in a world where the ordinary people around her are not worthy of her smile. Given the reputation and achievement of PP, anyone would want to have a selfie with her, but given her attitude, no one dared to do that for fear that PP would snub or even reprimand them.

Perhaps, PP should have a refresher course on attitude and manners. When PP was starting out, she did not have any known connection with any bigwig in the network. She rose from the ranks until she was noticed. At that time, she had to be nice to people around her, as these were the people who could make her look good in front of the camera. Imagine how a celebrity would look like if there were no makeup artists, lightning personnel, assistants, and other support staff. Of course, fans are included.

After accomplishing much at her young age, PP has exhibited indifference towards ordinary folks. Some try to justify her attitude as a result of her major achievement, yet others refuse to let her get away with such airs. Hence, because she is not as warm as other celebrities are in her station and specifically, in her projects, no one dares to approach her. Ordinary people on the set do not mind her anymore. They focus on work and not let her attitude get on their nerves. However, when a celebrity is warm and friendly towards the staff, they reciprocate with kindness.

‘If you're put on a pedestal, you're supposed to behave yourself like a pedestal type of person. Pedestals actually have a limited circumference. Not much room to move around.’ -Margaret Atwood

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