Nagpahayag ng kanyang saloobin ang ‘Englishera girl’ na si Aly Alindayu tungkol sa nag-viral niyang video clip mula sa YouTube video na “Pusuan or Laruan.”
“It’s been 2 weeks since the spliced video was uploaded (before I had it taken down). This will be the first time I will open up to the public about this,” wika nito sa ini-release niyang statement sa kanyang Instagram account.
‘I WAS SIMPLY SHARING MY EXPERIENCE AND STATING MY PREFERENCES’
— Pilipino Star Ngayon Digital (@psngayondigital) March 12, 2025
Iyan ang saad ni Aly Alindayu sa kanyang ini-release na statement kaugnay sa nag-viral niyang video clip mula sa YouTube video na “Pusuan or Laruan.” pic.twitter.com/vWRBiXZAUb
Matatandaan na kamakailan lamang ay naging usap-usapan sa social media ang video clip ni Aly mula sa dating show na “Pusuan or Laruan with Marion Aunor.”
Sa nasabing dating show, mayroong hawak na balloon ang mga female contestants at maari nila itong i-pop kung hindi sila interesado sa isang male contestant.
Makikita sa naturang show na pinutok ni Aly ang kanyang hawak na balloon matapos niyang makilala ang instructor na si Ian.
“Why I popped my balloon… It’s more of language. ‘Cause I’m an Englishera, halata. I can come off as strong to a lot of people that I tried dating, they find me strong, and then full–as in nosebleed, like I get it a lot, and it doesn’t offend me. […] I feel like baka ma-overwhelm ka sakin, and baka ma-overwhelm [din] ako sayo ‘pag straight Tagalog,” pahayag niya.
Ayon kay Aly, itinuturing niya umano itong “worst experience” sa kanyang buhay dahil nakatanggap siya ng mga hate messages.
“This has been the worst experience of my life. I didn’t do anything wrong and yet I got hate DMs, was made into memes, a sound bite, death threats and more. The hate wasn’t even from a few hundred, it was from tens of thousands of people. People who I don’t even know made assumptions and defined my entire character. This has caused me severe mental and emotional distress and has made me afraid of crowds due to the fear of being recognized,” saad niya.
“If you have watched the full episode that was uploaded last August 2024 (the 1 hour one) and realized that there was nothing wrong with what I said and that I was simply sharing my experience and stating my preferences then thank you. But if not and you still have the same thoughts, I respect that,” dagdag pa niya.
Kaugnay nito, nilinaw din ni Aly na English ang kanya umanong first language.
“I may not have the typical American accent that you’re expecting but English is my first language. I spoke Taglish because it’s a Filipino show and I was adjusting. I hope you can see that I was trying,” pahayag niya.
“Maybe I could have used different words but I am only echoing what people have said to me. I have experienced this ever since I was young. I get bullied no matter what language I use,” pagpapatuloy pa niya.
Maliban pa rito, sinabi rin ni Aly na naging magkaibigan sila ng male participant sa nasabing dating show.
“The guy in the video became my friend after the show. He was not offended by the things I have said. What I said to him and what you guys have seen was a preference, not a deal breaker and I was not looking down on him or anyone,” wika niya.
Samantala, nagpasalamat naman si Aly sa mga taong nag-defend sa kanya.
“One thing’s for sure, I am blessed with good people. There are many people close to me or those I barely talk to standing up for me. There are even creators and celebrities I personally like and strangers who defended me as well. Thank you so much!” pasasalamat niya.
“To those who have sent me hate, I hear you. We have our own preferences and I forgive you and wish you peace,” dagdag pa nito.
