Jane de Leon pens a powerful message about the consequences of online hate

• Jane de Leon shared a powerful message on Threads, criticizing the public's fleeting concern for mental health
• She lamented the cycle of expressing sympathy, only to immediately return to "bashing" and "chismis"
• The post was made amid the passing of Emman Atienza, daughter of Kim and Felicia Hung, who died this year
• In her post, she also posed a powerful question for netizens, demanding change and accountability as well

Jane de Leon recently shared a compelling message on her Threads account, confronting the public's fleeting attention to mental health issues following a tragedy. Her statement came shortly after the passing of Emman Atienza, the 19-year-old daughter of Kim Atienza and Felicia Hung.

While not explicitly mentioning the Atienza family, her post pointed to the public's short memory when it comes to online conduct and the serious consequences of cyberbullying. She lamented the cyclical nature of public behavior: a sudden emphasis on mental health immediately following an untimely passing, quickly followed by a return to negativity, which is the same old online bashing.

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"Every time someone d*es because of hate, we post 'mental health matters.' Then after a week, balik ulit sa bashing, chismis, and tearing people down."

The actress’s observation resonates with the trend of online users expressing sympathy and concern in the wake of a tragedy, only to revert to a culture of judgment and negativity soon after.

The actress eventually ended her post with a poignant question, challenging the public to re-evaluate their actions and the true cost of hate speech, and the need for change online as well.

"How many more people do we need to lose before we actually change?" she said.

Her post serves as a sharp reminder that genuine change requires sustained consistency in kindness, not just momentary awareness posts. As a prominent figure who has also faced intense public scrutiny, her words carry significant weight in urging netizens to foster a more compassionate and responsible online environment.

Jane de Leon is a Filipina actress best known for portraying the iconic role of Darna in the ABS-CBN superhero series of the same name. She began her career as a commercial model before joining the all-girl dance group GirlTrends on It's Showtime. She then transitioned into acting, appearing in popular TV shows such as Halik and FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. Her breakthrough came in 2019 when she was officially chosen by ABS-CBN and Star Cinema to play Darna, a role that catapulted her into mainstream fame. Beyond acting, Jane is admired for her discipline, humility, and dedication to her craft. She has openly shared how she trained intensively for therole, symbolizing strength and empowerment for women. She continues to expand her influence through endorsements, brand partnerships, and social media presence, where she promotes fitness, beauty, and self-confidence.

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As previously reported by KAMI in 2024, Jane de Leon penned an open letter to her mother. On Mother's Day that year, Jane briefly apologized to her mother for all the "silly moments" in her life. Likewise, she told her mom being her kid is the best part, touching the hearts of her fans. She also greeted her a Happy Mother's Day in the same post on Instagram.

Meanwhile, back in 2023, Jane De Leon addressed the viral videos that have been circulating online. Previously, Jane trended after videos of her allegedly ignoring her fans went viral. In an interview with MJ Marfori, Jane revealed she actually went to her fans that day. Jane even revealed she has a video about it but opted not to release it on social media.

Source: KAMI.com.gh