Jasmine Curtis, umaming nadala ng emosyon pero nanatiling matatag sa paninindigan para sa kababaihan
- Jasmine Curtis criticized the tone of an interview involving Rep. Bong Suntay, saying laughter had no place in the discussion, she tweeted on X
- She reposted a netizen’s comment defending journalists before expressing her own strong reaction
- Veteran journalist Ed Lingao responded, questioning whether critics had watched the full interview
- Curtis later clarified her stance, admitting regret over a strongly worded comparison but standing firm on calling out remarks that diminish women
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Actress Jasmine Curtis sparked discussion on X after reacting to an interview involving Rep. Bong Suntay, whose remarks about women have drawn public criticism.
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Curtis first reposted a netizen’s defense of the journalists who interviewed Suntay. The post read,
“These journalists are trying their best to keep the mood bright*, trying to de-escalate their current situation into spiraling into a outburst of emotion while so obviously passively ridiculing Suntay on his remarks. This should be obvious. These journalists are on our side.”
However, Curtis expressed disagreement with the tone of the exchange.
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“There is no room for laughter or keeping the mood bright in this instance. They could have asked the question, let him answer, and not react. Instead they laughed so it would make HIM comfortable?” she wrote.
She added that the focus should remain on those affected by the remarks.
“What about the women and people that already feel the discomfort from him and his statements?” Curtis said.
Veteran journalist Ed Lingao, one of the interviewers, later responded to criticisms online.
“Wala raw kaming ipinag-kaiba. Napanood kaya niya ang buong interview bago magtweet?” Lingao said.
Curtis reposted a screenshot of Lingao’s response with the caption:
“Interesting.”
She later clarified her position.
“I regret likening the hosts to Bong Suntay, that was too strong and said in frustration,” Curtis stated.
Despite acknowledging her earlier tone, Curtis maintained her core message.
“I still stand by the point that laughter has no place in a discussion about remarks that diminish women,” she said.
She emphasized that the issue goes beyond personalities.
“This is a long-standing issue that generations of women have had to confront, and it deserves to be treated with seriousness,” Curtis added.
Jasmine Curtis-Smith has long been recognized as one of the most talented actresses of her generation, earning praise for both her performances and her strong advocacy for women’s rights. Throughout her career, she has consistently used her platform to speak up on social issues. Despite carving her own path in the entertainment industry, Jasmine has maintained a close bond with her sister, Anne Curtis. The two have openly shown unwavering support for each other, especially during controversies and public challenges.
Meanwhile, Jasmine Curtis-Smith issued a firm and straightforward message to Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay following his controversial remarks about Anne Curtis. Clearly expressing her frustration on her X account, the Kapuso actress urged the congressman to refrain from further comments on the matter. Her reaction quickly drew widespread attention online, especially as it coincided with National Women’s Month. Supporters and fellow celebrities echoed her sentiments, amplifying the discussion about respect, responsibility, and how public officials should address women in public discourse.
In another report, the controversy stemmed from statements made by Rep. Bong Suntay, who spoke about feeling desire after seeing Anne Curtis in public. Jasmine Curtis-Smith publicly denounced the remarks, describing them as inappropriate and harmful. She stressed that such thinking undermines the dignity and value of women in society. The actress emphasized that elected officials must be held accountable for their words and actions. Her statement reinforced calls for higher standards of conduct among leaders, particularly in discussions involving women.
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