Former beauty queen defends fellow titleholders amid heavy allegations

• Former beauty queen and news anchor Bea Rose Santiago expressed her disbelief over the serious allegations filed against Michelle Dee, Rhian Ramos, and Samantha Panlilio
• The controversy began after a driver named Bonifacio Baro accused the three female celebrities of physical abuse and illegal detention
• Legal counsel for Dee and Ramos has already denied the claims while some colleagues have provided evidence that the actresses were in different locations during the alleged incident
• Santiago described her friends as professional and sweet individuals and she voiced her hope for a swift and truthful resolution to the legal conflict

Former Miss International and current news anchor Bea Rose Santiago has stepped forward to defend her fellow beauty queens and friends who are currently embroiled in a legal controversy. The issue involves Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee, actress Rhian Ramos, and Miss Grand Philippines 2021 Samantha Panlilio, following a complaint filed by a driver named Bonifacio Baro.

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Baro alleged that he was subjected to physical abuse and was illegally detained by the three celebrities. While the legal team for Michelle and Rhian has released a formal statement debunking these claims, Samantha’s camp has not yet issued a public response.

In an interview with Abante Entertainment, Bea Rose Santiago shared that she was deeply shocked by the news. She pointed out that the physical descriptions of the women do not seem to align with the violent acts being alleged.

“Nagulat ako. 180 pounds lang silang tatlo. Ang payat nilang tatlo, kaya hindi ko alam kung paano sila tumatama sa isang tao,” Bea Rose stressed.

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The 2013 Miss International titleholder emphasized that she has known Michelle and Samantha for a long time through the pageant industry. She described them as inherently kind and gentle people.

“Noong nakilala ko sina Samantha at Michelle, napakabait nila, napakalambot nila, napaka-sweet nilang mga babae, lalo na si Samantha. Ikinagulat ko na naging bahagi siya ng away na ito. Napakabuti niyang kaibigan,” she said.

Bea Rose also had positive words for Rhian Ramos, whom she had worked with in the past. She noted that the Kapuso actress always displayed professionalism and a kind heart during their previous collaborations.

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“Nagulat ako sa isyung ito. Napakapropesyonal ni Rhian. Noong nakatrabaho ko siya dati, napakabait niyang tao,” the former beauty queen added.

The anchor expressed her hope that the truth will prevail and that the matter will be settled fairly. She noted that Michelle Dee, in particular, is a person who values the truth deeply.

This controversy has also began to affect people in the celebrities' inner circles. The names of businessman Sam Verzosa, who is Rhian’s ex-boyfriend, and content creator Wil Dasovich, who is rumored to be the actress’s current partner, have recently been mentioned in discussions surrounding the case.

Michelle Dee is a well-known actress and the daughter of Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez. She represented the Philippines in Miss Universe 2023, reaching the Top 10. Rhian Ramos is a veteran actress under GMA Network, known for various hit series. Samantha Panlilio is a beauty queen and advocate who represented the country in Miss Grand International. The complainant, Bonifacio Baro, worked as a personal driver for Rhian Ramos before the incident led to the current legal standoff.

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Celebrity makeup artist Dave Quiambao recently spoke up to defend the actresses by questioning the timeline of the driver's allegations. He suggested that it was impossible for the events to happen as described because the stars were in a different location at the time. Quiambao’s statement adds to the growing number of friends and colleagues standing by the celebrities.

In a separate update, digital evidence and social media posts were highlighted to show where the actresses were during the alleged period of detention. These posts aim to corroborate the claims of the legal defense that the accusations are physically impossible to carry out. The evidence has been shared widely by fans and supporters to clear the names of the three women.

Source: KAMI.com.gh