Follow us for updates
© 2022 reportr.world
Read the Story →

Ella Cruz Talks to Boy Abunda After 'History is Like Chismis' Comment

Historians were among those who took issue with her statements.
by Ara Eugenio
Just now
Photo/s: Youtube/The Boy Abunda Talk Channel
Shares

Actress Ella Cruz has been interviewed by Boy Abunda for his YouTube channel after her comment on history being "like chismis" or gossip, again going viral before the video premiere late Friday.

Cruz, who plays Irene Marcos-Araneta on "Maid in Malacanang", was seen crying in excerpts from the interview. Historians took exception at her "like chismis" comment as cases of abuse under the Marcos regime have been documented in court.

EXPLAINER: Why History is Not 'Chismis', According to Historians

The full interview is set be released 6 p.m. Friday, according to Abunda's channel. 

"Meron ba akong nagawa sa kanila. Para akong nakapatay, ah? Tinanong ko yung sarili ko saan ako nagkamali, anong nagawa kong mali. May nasaktan ba ako?" she said in the video teaser. 

Hours before the release, "Boy Abunda" was the top trending topic on Twitter, as netizens criticized the celebrity host for giving Cruz a platform on his channel, which has over 1.7 million subscribers.

Continue reading below ↓

User @njytolentino in their viral tweet criticized Abunda's neutral approach to interviews as it supposedly "normalized the victim card and drama approach to evade accountability."

ALSO READ: Imee Marcos on 'Maid in Malacañang': There's 'Not Much Leeway for Falsehood'

Continue reading below ↓
Recommended Videos

Reportr is now on Quento. Download the app or visit the Quento website for more articles and videos from Reportr and your favorite websites.

Latest Headlines
Read Next
Recent News
Historians were among those who took issue with her statements.
With the reopening of several local destinations, this app has never been more timely.
The 24-hour weather outlook from PAGASA.
The news. So what? Subscribe to the newsletter that explains what the news means for you.
The email address you entered is invalid.
Thank you for signing up to On Three, reportr's weekly newsletter delivered to your mailbox three times a week. Only the latest, most useful and most insightful reads.
By signing up to reportr.world newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.