Awra Briguela fires back at online bullying and transphobia: "I will stand up for myself this time"
- Awra Briguela addressed the "bullying, transphobia, and homophobia" she has faced daily from online bashers
- The social media personality admitted she is "tired of being the bigger person" and will no longer ignore the hurt caused by others
- She promised to focus on herself and her "transitioning era" throughout 2026
- In the post, Awra defended her right to stand up for herself after being criticized for her recent "meaner" responses
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Social media star Awra Briguela has had enough of the negativity. In a raw and powerful post on X (formerly Twitter), Awra broke her silence regarding the relentless harassment she has endured, stating that she will no longer choose peace at the expense of her own well-being.
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"You’ve all been bullying me online, picking on me every single day. You’ve been transphobic and homophobic toward me," Awra wrote, noting that she previously chose to ignore the attacks despite getting hurt daily.
She expressed frustration that when she finally decided to defend herself, she was suddenly painted as the "bad person."
"I chose peace. I chose to ignore everything, even though I was getting hurt every single day, despite not doing anything to any of you. You enjoyed doing that because, for so long, I chose not to stand up for myself. But when I finally do, I’m suddenly the bad person?" she wrote.
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Awra's post was a direct response to a critic who suggested there was a "better way" to answer bashers, referencing her past legal troubles and telling her she should have stayed "kind" instead of being "matapobre." Awra retorted by emphasizing that she is simply trying to grow and redeem herself from past mistakes, yet people continue to enjoy bullying someone who is making an effort to improve.
Looking forward, Awra is making her personal growth and transition her top priority for 2026.
"I promise myself that I will no longer give transphobes the freedom to bully me," she declared, adding that she no longer cares about maintaining a perfectly polite image. "I will stand up for myself this time," she concluded, signaling a new, fiercer chapter in her life.
Awra Briguela 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.
As previously reported by KAMI, Awra Briguela revealed who her primary source of motivation is. She described her childhood self as someone full of dreams, hopes, and "quiet courage." Awra shared that she carries the memory of being an innocent and genuine person who always tried to make others happy. The actress emphasized that she keeps this version of herself in her heart during every step of her journey.
Meanwhile, Awra Briguela shared an emotional reflection, confessing that "the idea of disappearing often crosses my mind" when facing hardship. She affirmed her decision to stay, realizing she has "survived the hardest battles" and is not the kind of person who quits. Moreover, she emphasized that she will always be a person who stays positive and cannot lose her "spark," despite any inconvenience. Her candid post was shared alongside photos showing her celebrating her strength after conquering Mount Pulag.
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