Mikee Quintos addresses past academic controversy and lessons learned
- Kapuso actress Mikee Quintos recently shared her reflections on a 2021 controversy involving her former classmates and their thesis project
- The issue began when a student from the University of Santo Tomas hinted that a celebrity group mate was not contributing to their requirements
- While Quintos previously clarified that architecture thesis work is individual, she admitted she should have been more sensitive to her classmates’ perspectives
- The actress acknowledged her fault in expecting fellow students to understand the heavy demands of her professional acting career at the time
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Kapuso actress Mikee Quintos is looking back at one of the most challenging times of her life as a student. The actress-host was once the center of intense online bashing after allegations surfaced that she failed to fulfill her responsibilities during a group project.
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In 2021, the issue went viral when a student from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) posted on social media about a classmate who allegedly received good grades without doing the work. While the student did not mention a name, clues about the classmate being a GMA talent led netizens to Mikee.
In a recent podcast, Mikee expressed disappointment that her situation wasn't fully understood, but she also admitted her own shortcomings. She realized that while she was juggling a career and school, her classmates were full-time students focused on graduating and finding jobs.
"Fault ko yun to expect na gets na nila yun. Dapat mas ako yung naging bigger person at mas naging aware ako, mas naging sensitive ako," she shared. She noted that as someone already ahead in her career, she should have been more mindful of the pressure her peers were under to pass their requirements smoothly.
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Many netizens have since come to her defense, praising her for her humility. One user commented, "It takes a big person to admit their mistakes publicly. Balancing Arki and showbiz is no joke!" while another added, "I admire her for finishing her degree despite the bashing. It shows her true character." Others noted how difficult the course is, with one saying, "Architecture is one of the hardest courses in UST. The fact that she pushed through for 10 years just to graduate is inspiring."
Mikee Quintos is a well-known Sparkle GMA Artist Center talent who rose to fame for her role as Lira in the 2016 "Encantadia" reboot. Aside from her acting career, she is an Architecture student at UST. Balancing the demands of tapings and complex architectural plates led to a ten-year journey in college. Despite the past controversies and the mental health toll of the bashing, she remained determined to finish her degree for her family.
Aside from her academic journey, Mikee has also shared other personal milestones and health updates with her followers.
A video of Mikee Quintos showing her state after undergoing a medical procedure went viral, garnering over 7 million views. Fans were quick to offer their support and well-wishes as the actress candidly shared her recovery process. The clip highlighted her vulnerability and the strong connection she maintains with her online community.
After a decade in university, Mikee finally reached the finish line and shared the deep motivation behind her perseverance. She credited her parents as her primary inspiration for finishing her Architecture degree despite the many delays. Her story serves as a testament to the importance of education and staying committed to one's promises.
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