Ogie Diaz defends Liza Soberano after netizen’s online tirade

• Talent manager and vlogger Ogie Diaz recently came to the defense of Liza Soberano after a netizen called out the actress on social media
• The issue began when a netizen demanded that Liza reprimand her fans for supposedly attacking the netizen's daughter who is linked to Enrique Gil
• Ogie questioned how the netizen could be sure the bashers were actual fans of Liza and stressed that the actress cannot control the emotions of people online
• The vlogger advised the netizen to focus on her own actions and ignore the attention instead of telling Liza what she should do

Even though they have gone their separate ways professionally, Ogie Diaz has shown that he still has Liza Soberano’s back. The veteran talent manager and vlogger recently took to social media to defend the actress against a series of tirades from a netizen who blamed Liza for the behavior of certain "bashers."

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The controversy erupted after a netizen named Arlyn posted on Facebook, demanding that Liza tell her fans to stop attacking Arlyn’s daughter. The netizen claimed that Liza’s supporters were constantly Speculating that her posts were "patama" or indirect insults aimed at the actress. In another post, the netizen seemingly compared her daughter to Liza, suggesting that one was just a product of a glam team while the other was naturally talented and beautiful.

Ogie Diaz did not take these comments sitting down. Sharing screenshots of the posts, Ogie pointed out that Liza has no direct hand in how people react online. “Paano mo naman nasabing legit fans niya talaga yon?” Ogie asked, questioning the assumption that every basher is a verified follower of the actress.

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Ogie emphasized that Liza is not responsible for the emotions or the words of people on the internet. He also gave the netizen a piece of advice regarding how to handle the sudden influx of negative attention.

“Utusan mo yung sarili mo na wag na silang patulan, dahil busy ka sa bahay at di mo sila kilala. Unless, ine-enjoy mo ang atensyon na nakukuha mo,” Ogie said.

For many followers, Ogie’s response was a reminder that celebrities often bear the brunt of fan actions they cannot control. While the "LizQuen" tandem of Liza and Enrique Gil officially ended their real-life relationship several years ago, the passion of their fan base remains high, often leading to friction when new names are linked to either party.

Ogie Diaz served as Liza Soberano’s manager for over a decade, guiding her journey from a newcomer to one of the biggest stars in the Philippines. Under his management, the "LizQuen" love team became a household name. Although their professional partnership ended in 2022 when Liza decided to pursue a career in Hollywood, Ogie has frequently used his platforms to clarify issues involving the actress, maintaining a stance of protection despite the noise surrounding her career transition.

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Aside from defending his former talents, Ogie Diaz remains active in calling out misinformation and monitoring the latest buzz in the showbiz world.

Ogie Diaz recently warned his followers about a suspicious social media post targeting celebrity couple Carmina Villarroel and Zoren Legaspi. The vlogger urged the public to be more discerning and to avoid spreading unverified news that could damage the reputation of families in the industry. He emphasized that being a content creator comes with the responsibility of ensuring that the information shared is accurate.

In another recent update, Ogie criticized the trend of using old and "recycled" blind items to create drama. He expressed pity for the younger generation of fans, or Gen Z, who often end up guessing and making wrong assumptions based on outdated stories. Ogie continues to advocate for transparency and fresh content in the local entertainment news scene, discouraging the use of "clickbait" tactics that mislead the audience.

Source: KAMI.com.gh