Ivana Alawi hospitalized after food poisoning, misses MMFF Parade of Stars
- Kapamilya star Ivana Alawi was hospitalized due to food poisoning just after attending the grand premiere of her movie Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins
- Despite suffering from a painful back and stomach issues the actress initially pushed through with the red carpet event at Gateway Cinema to support her cast
- Ivana later missed the highly anticipated MMFF Parade of Stars after posting a photo from her hospital bed with an IV catheter in her arm
- The actress urged fans to continue supporting her film and the other seven official entries while she recovers from her sudden health setback
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The glitz and glamour of the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) were met with a bit of worry as one of its brightest stars, Ivana Alawi, had to be rushed to the hospital. While she managed to appear stunning at the grand premiere night of Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins at Gateway Cinema, it was later revealed that the actress was silently battling a health crisis.
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Before the premiere night, Ivana shared a cryptic but brave update on her Instagram Story, revealing she was suffering from food poisoning and a painful back. “Food poisoning, painful back but laban pa rin for tonight! See you sa SRR Premiere night,” she told her followers. True to her professional nature, she arrived at the red carpet looking as if nothing was wrong, chatting happily with her co-stars and the media.
However, the "fight" could only last so long. On the day of the traditional Parade of Stars, fans were saddened when Ivana posted a photo of her arm with an IV line. “Here we go again, wont be able to attend todays float but please watch and support Shake rattle & roll,” she captioned, confirming that she was back in the hospital and would miss riding the official Regal Entertainment float.
Ivana Alawi is no stranger to the spotlight, but this marks her first time being part of the intense MMFF promotional season. Known for her massive YouTube presence and her roles in various TV series, Ivana has always been open about her life with her fans. Her absence was felt during the parade, which saw thousands of fans braving the rain to see their favorite celebrities.
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The parade, led by MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes, featured beautiful floats from all eight entries: Bar Boys After School, Call Me Mother, I’mPerfect, Love You So Bad, Manila’s Finest, Rekonek, SRR: Evil Origins, and UnMarry. Aside from Ivana’s health scare, the crowd also kept a close eye on former couple Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana, who both have entries this year. Reports noted that the two appeared to avoid each other, with Tom arriving late as the floats were already moving.
Despite the rain and Ivana’s absence, the festival remains off to a successful start. Producers and fans alike are praying for a "billion-peso" year for the local film industry. For Ivana, the priority now is recovery so she can join the rest of the festivities once the films officially open on Christmas Day.
The news of Ivana’s hospitalization comes on the heels of several viral moments involving the actress during the busy festival season. To get more context on her recent activities and the buzz surrounding her mall tours, you may check these related stories:
Before her health setback, Ivana reached a significant milestone on her YouTube channel, a feat celebrated by her close friend and fellow content creator, Zeinab Harake. The article details the sisterly bond between the two top vloggers and how they continue to dominate the digital space in the Philippines. It highlights the influence Ivana holds even outside of her film and television projects.
This report discusses a chaotic moment during one of Ivana’s recent promotional mall shows where fans accidentally fell on an escalator. The viral video sparked debates online about crowd safety and the actress’s reaction during the performance. Despite the controversy, the event showed just how much drawing power Ivana has as she promotes her latest horror film.
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