Klea Pineda, maaaring magsampa ng kaso matapos makatanggap ng banta ng panggagahasa

• Klea Pineda is considering legal action after receiving a r*pe threat through social media
• The actress said she usually ignores online attacks but felt the latest threat went too far
• Her family encouraged her to speak up and pursue action against the anonymous user
• Janella Salvador condemned the incident and urged accountability for people hiding behind fake accounts online

Klea Pineda is considering filing a case after receiving a r*pe threat from an anonymous social media user, a disturbing incident that has sparked support from her family, colleagues, and the team behind her upcoming film "Open Endings."

The Kapuso actress first revealed on May 26 that she had been targeted with a threat of s*xual violence online. While Pineda said she has grown accustomed to criticism and online negativity throughout her career, she stressed that the message she received crossed a line.

Speaking during the nationwide premiere of "Open Endings" on Monday, Pineda explained why she decided to publicly address the issue.

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“And okay na rin 'yun na nag-speak up ako. Minsan lang ako magsalita sa social media about sa mga bashing, about sa mga threats na ganiyan, and this time, hindi ko na pinalagpas kasi sobra-sobra na 'yun. Walang may deserve nang ganoong klasing message, kahit sino,” she said.

According to the actress, her family played a significant role in encouraging her to take action against the person responsible.

When asked whether she intends to pursue legal action, Pineda expressed hope that the plan will move forward.

“Sana, sana. 'Yun 'yung plan. Hahanapin natin 'yung mga 'yan,” she said.

The incident also drew strong condemnation from the people behind "Open Endings," Pineda’s Cinemalaya film. In a statement, the production team emphasized that threats of s*xual violence should never be treated as jokes or normalized under any circumstance.

“Threats of s*xual violence are never a joke, never acceptable, and never something that should be normalized especially against members of the LGBTQIA+ community who continue to face harassment, discrimination, and violence simply for existing openly and truthfully,” the statement read.

The group further stressed that Pineda, along with other members of the LGBTQIA+ community, deserves protection, dignity, and safety.

Pineda’s co-star Janella Salvador also voiced her outrage over the incident. Salvador, who has likewise spoken out against colorist and lesbophobic comments online, said she was deeply angered by what happened.

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“Mas galit ako. Mas galit ako kesa sa kaniya, siyempre,” Salvador said.

“Nobody deserves that, and it's time na these people who feel comfortable saying things like that on the internet, hiding behind fake accounts, I think it's time that they learn their lesson,” she added.

Pineda and Salvador headline "Open Endings" alongside Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Leanne Mamonong. The sapphic film became the highest-grossing entry in Cinemalaya last year and is set for nationwide release beginning Wednesday.

Salvador said the wider release is both exciting and nerve-wracking as they hope to reach more viewers and share the film’s message with a larger audience.

“We're able to reach a bigger audience. Medyo nakakakaba siya, pero hopefully mga, ma-send namin 'yung message na there is an audience for this,” Salvador said.

Klea Pineda is a Filipino actress and model who first gained widespread recognition after winning as the "Ultimate Female Survivor" in the sixth season of the reality talent competition StarStruck in 2015. She has since starred in various notable television dramas, including Magkaagaw and AraBella, and is expanding her career into international cinema.

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In another report, Sparkle GMA Artist Center released a statement expressing its support for actress Klea Pineda after she revealed receiving alarming and threatening messages online. The agency condemned the harassment, emphasizing that no artist should be subjected to such behavior. Several production groups and independent filmmakers also voiced their support for Klea, calling for respect, protection, and safety within the entertainment industry.

Meanwhile, Janella Salvador addressed questions regarding the status of her relationship with Klea Pineda. The actress shared that happiness and genuine connection matter more to her than assigning labels. The two have openly shared special moments with the public, including spending time together and celebrating important occasions. When asked about their relationship, Janella responded, “Do we really need to label it? It's already obvious what we have.”

Source: KAMI.com.gh