Ogie Diaz gives frank advice to Awra Briguela over misgendering issue

• Ogie Diaz reacted to an issue surrounding Awra Briguela and her preferred pronouns
• The showbiz columnist and talent manager offered some pieces of advice to Awra over the misgendering issue
• Mama Ogs shared why he believes Awra should ignore a certain person who continues to address her with male pronouns
• The entertainment reporter also ended his post with a powerful reminder

Veteran entertainment reporter and talent manager Ogie Diaz shared his two cents on the renewed attacks about Awra Briguela’s gender identity.

In a recent post on Instagram Story, Mama Ogs offered some candid advice to Awra after the latter was addressed with masculine pronouns by a certain individual, whom Ogie opted not to mention.

“Wag na sanang patulan ni Awra yung umookray sa kanya na he/his/him/bro siya at hindi she/her/sis,” he began his post.

He further emphasized that the person’s opinions should not matter, especially if they don’t play a role in her future.

“Di bale sana kung ito ang magbabayad ng tuition fee niya sa college… okay lang na patulan niya for 4 years hanggang sa matapos niya ang college,” Ogie added, implying that only those who are genuinely invested in her well-being should have a say.

“You should choose your battles,” he further advised the young actress.

Ogie capped off his message with a wise and powerful reminder.

“And always remember: you really cannot please everybody.”

Here is a screenshot of Ogie’s post:

Ogie Diaz is a multifaceted Filipino comedian, actor, entertainment reporter, and talent manager. He is widely recognized for his portrayal of 'Pekto' in the long-running television sitcom Palibhasa Lalake. He has also appeared in various films and television series. In addition to his on-screen endeavors, Ogie has made significant contributions as a talent manager. He once managed the careers of Liza Soberano and Vice Ganda. In his personal life, Ogie is openly gay and has been in a long-term relationship with Georgette del Rosario. The couple has five children.

Awra Briguela, on the other hand, is a known Filipino actress, comedienne, and social media personality. She first rose to fame as a child star after gaining attention for her energetic and confident personality, which led to her breakout role in the primetime TV series "FPJ's Ang Probinsyano." Awra became widely recognized for her expressive facial reactions and comedic timing in his various projects. Her popularity grew even more after winning the first season of "Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids."

Recently, Sir Jack Argota called out ABS-CBN News for using “her” in their report about Awra Briguela’s graduation. According to him, he disagrees with the use of the pronoun and even threw shade. Many were displeased with his comment and criticized him, especially supporters of Awra. Despite the issue, Sir Jack still congratulated Awra and said, “I love #Awra.”

As previously reported by KAMI, Awra Briguela is all set to receive her high school degree from The University of The Eas. On Monday, July 14, Awra finally showcased her stunning official graduation photos. In her caption, Awra wrote a powerful note, "Simula pa lang ito ng mas malalaking pangarap." However, it was her lengthy message that truly touched the hearts of her fans and followers.

Source: KAMI.com.gh