Celebrities open up about online bashing

MANILA, Philippines — While social media has given us the platform to freely express ourselves, share our epic experiences and relatable thoughts and connect with a wider network of friends, it sometimes comes with a price—the wave of online bashers who use their freedom of speech to criticize, insult and gossip about oth+ers.

At a time when there seems to be no control over social media bashing, courageous netizens have taken a proactive stand against it, including celebrities who have to deal with public scrutiny on a daily basis.

Popular personalities like Sanya Lopez, Janine Gutierrez, Robi Domingo, and Janella Salvador recently shared their personal experiences with handling public perception, whether positive or negative.

Sanya Lopez

Young actress Sanya Lopez disclosed her struggles during her stint in TV drama fantasy series "Encantadia," where she rose to fame playing the lead role for the first time.

Being a newbie back then meant having to prove herself as worthy as other lead actors, addressing her regular dose of the doubters and critics in a positive way.

Janine Gutierrez

Janine Gutierrez, having been raised in a family of celebrities and close to controversy, entered the entertainment industry armed with the skill to not believe everything she hears from the people around her—especially when those things intend to bring down other people.

Janine admits that it’s difficult to be a victim of "judgers," but she knows just how to not let them get the best of her.

Robi Domingo

TV personality Robi Domingo takes on a positive stance, with his uplifting message about conquering each day—including off-days—with an open attitude.

For Robi, when things you can't control go wrong, one thing you can control is how you face it and allow it to strengthen you.

Janella Salvador

Actress and singer Janella Salvador makes a powerful reminder not to let bashers bring you down. The reason is simple: They're not worth it. For her, you should always hold on to your faith, and lift yourself up from any hardship.

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Each courageous and persevering celebrity rose above their bashers as they learned from constructive comments and blocked the toxic ones. They pushed forward with a bright and positive outlook on life, thanks to the people who stood by them and supported them throughout their journey.

Selfie expert smartphone brand OPPO, which has carried its message “Capture the Real You” for years, encourages not only its ambassadors, but also its entire community to let go of online negativity and embrace their true selves.

“Sometimes, it helps to hear the stories of other people to draw inspiration and apply that optimistic disposition in their own way. Our advocacy is to help empower people, especially those who have been knocked down or discouraged by online haters,” OPPO Philippines’ public relations manager Eason de Guzman said.

"The stories of Sanya, Janine, Robi, and Janella have made them the strong, talented, and successful artists they are today. We thank them for sharing their stories and for allowing OPPO to be part of their lifestyle," he added.

Launched in the Philippines last April, OPPO’s latest flagship smartphone F7 comes with advanced selfie features which embodies the essence of capturing your true self in the most beautiful and natural way. It is the world’s first smartphone with a 25-megapixel front-facing camera and A.I. Beauty Technology 2.0 that analyzes the face in more than 296 recognition spots and beautifies it in three individual zones.

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