"I slammed the haters and the bashers... not the voters"

Martin Nievera explains his side of the ‘shame on you’ issue

We received a message from Martin Nievera regarding our column item on The X Factor and Kebedon Colim of Cebu which came out on Wednesday. In our column, we wrote that Martin slammed the haters and bashers of Kebedon and said “Shame on you.”

Here’s Martin’s message “If you watch the episode again, all I said, exactly said was, “to all bashers and haters, shame on you.” I said nothing about voters because bashers and haters, I am assuming, don’t vote for those they hate and bash.”

“Just wanted to tell you the facts behind my misinterpreted comment. Thanks for the time.”

When I saw Martin’s message in my email, responded and asked if I could print his message, in the spirit of fair play and this was his response: “Yes my friend. I read your article on me slamming the X Factor audience. I wanted to know if you actually saw me slam them or did you just hear about it?

“You see Ricky, I didn’t slam the audience. I slammed the haters and the bashers online who I have zero respect for. Anyone who hates or bashes would upset anyone being hated and bashed. What more a small young kid who’s only crime was chasing his dreams. (Kedebon)

“Wala lang. I just feel you got your details wrong. I did not slam the voters who didn’t vote for one of mine. I was slamming the haters on FB, Twitter, etc. Not the voters or televiewers.

“Hope this is clear now. The only ones who should be upset are the bashers and haters who usually don’t want to be known anyway, but definitely not the TV audience.

“It would be nice if it could be cleared up that I was not smashing people for putting Kedebon on the bottom 2. No. I was not, cause I know that is the way XF is played. Pag-elimination Sunday we become judges and have to put away our mentoring love. When I said what I did it was directed to the ones who hate and bash on all the social networks for no other reason but to hurt and destroy. We can not please everybody, but stop the hate! Thank you Ricky.”

Thanks Martin for taking time to read our column and for explaining your side on the issue. We must have been given the wrong info by our source and we stand corrected. Thank you for giving us your side so that we could share it to our readers.

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He may have missed the Bench Universe fashion show where he is one of the endorsers but Edgar Allan Guzman continues to make waves and receive good feedback for his performance in “Bona” where he co-stars with Eugene Domingo. The daring he displayed in his scenes did not fail to catch the attention of noted film directors who watched the stage play. And he got some good words from his “nanay-nanayan” Nora Aunor . Here are their comments:

From Nora Aunor, the Superstar: “Magaling! Mahusay talaga ang anak ko! Proud ako sa pagganap ni Edgar. Congratulations!”

From award-winning director Joel Lamangan: “Edgar was a revelation. Very good performance. Edgar is the new discovery that theater can be proud of. Congrats!”

From director Gil Portes: ”Edgar Allan has a powerful stage presence that made for a memorable performance. The stage is now his oyster.”

From director Mel Chionglo: “Stage newcomer Edgar Allan’s remarkably true performance is intelligent and nuanced. Edgar Allan as Gino Sanchez is sexy with a stirring voice and stage presence. He is a genuine theater find.

On the last staging of “Bona” On September 23, Sunday, there will be a special and thanksgiving program together with two National Artists and some of the original cast of “Bona” headed by Ms. Nora Aunor and Phillip Salvador.

Before ushering the audience to the theater, there will be an album launch and autograph signing for Edgar’s new CD entitled Si EDGAR ALLAN P.O. (Puro Orig) which is now available on all Astrovision branches nationwide. For ticket inquries for the special last night of “Bona,” you may call or text - 09178390768 or 09205340102.

Aside from “BONA” and his new CD Lite (in which his song”Hanggang Dito Na Lang”is in the Top 10 of 103.5 WOWFM), Edgar Allan got his wish to play a pivotal role in the Maalalala Mo Kaya in the episode titled where he plays a closet queen who wants to become a seaman. From the direction of Nick Olanka, it also features Lito Pimentel, Jobelle Salvador, Eda Nolan, Alcris Galura and Quintin Alianza.

Edgar Allan has also started shooting the Metro Manila Filmfest entry of Unitel of Studio 5, which was previously for Ryan Agoncillo and Sid Lucero – titled “Pedrong Walang Takot” where he stars with Empress Schuck, Ian Veneracion, Gelli de Belen, Mylene Dizon, Pen Medina and Jaime Fabregas.

He is also in “Enchanted Garden” and “Game N Go” of TV5. Edgar Allan is likewise set receive the Youth Achievement Award from FAMAS.

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Laugh out loud with the barkada of the longest running gag show, Bubble Gang, this Friday together with Sheena Halili on GMA7.

Go up, up, and away with the gags and spoofs as Bubble Gang presents Sagip Superhero and Dove Angel. Be ready to be struck as Mr. Assimo fights back with his driver. Who will be the victim of the exasperated Mr. Assimo?

Diego applies for a marketing job as he answers hilarious questions from his interviewer in Pangit Interview.

Dance to the ultimate beat of the comical duo, Moymoy Palaboy, as they feature the all-time favorite girl group, Spice Girls.

Also, don’t miss Boy Pick-up’s unmatched pick-up lines that will surely capture the heart of Neneng B in another jaw-dropping battle of the best pick-up lines with the undisputed Boy Pick-up. Who will be knocked down by Boy Pick-up this time?

More laugh and crazy segments await in this week’s episode of Philippine television’s favorite Friday night habit, Bubble Gang, Friday after Inside Protégé on GMA7.