BB Gandanghari, may misyon para kay Rene Baterbonia na ikinainit ng ulo ng ilan
- BB Gandanghari drew mixed reactions after hinting that she would direct the biopic of late basketball player Rene "Bobet" Baterbonia
- Her Instagram posts honoring Rene and spending time with his family received both praise and criticism online
- Some netizens accused BB of allegedly taking advantage of Rene's passing, while others questioned her qualifications as a director
- Despite the backlash, many supporters defended BB and praised her efforts to honor Rene's legacy
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BB Gandanghari has become the center of online discussion after hinting that she may direct the upcoming biopic of late Ateneo Blue Eagles basketball player Rene "Bobet" Baterbonia, a development that has sparked both excitement and criticism on social media.
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The actress and filmmaker recently shared several Instagram posts showing her visiting Rene's grieving family and paying tribute to the late athlete. Her updates fueled speculation that she would be leading the film project based on his life.
In one of her posts uploaded on July 14, BB appeared to tease the start of the casting process for the movie.
"The Search is ON…. Who will be?! Mommy Rovelyn, Daddy Rene and BOBET!! Abangan…"
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She also posted a photo of herself wearing Rene's basketball jersey along with a heartfelt message.
"It is with deep respect and honor that I get to wear your jersey, even just for a day. We will not forget."
Many social media users welcomed the idea of the film and praised BB for honoring Rene's memory. Several commenters said they were already looking forward to watching the movie, while others thanked her for helping keep the late athlete's legacy alive.
However, not everyone shared the same sentiment.
Some critics accused BB of allegedly taking advantage of the public attention surrounding Rene's death. One netizen commented:
"Gamit na gamit ni accla yung namatay. Jusko."
Another wrote:
"Gatas na gatas ng mga DDilis ang kamatayan ni Rene,"
While others questioned whether she had enough experience to direct a film about the late basketball player.
Another netizen even dragged her brother, Senator Robin Padilla, into the discussion, writing:
"Huwag kang tatakbo sa pulitika at matatalo ka lang kasi sirang sira na kayo ni Robin."
Some commenters also argued that the biopic should instead be handled by a more established director, while a few even brought politics into the discussion because of her relationship to Senator Robin Padilla.
Despite the backlash, BB also received strong support from many netizens. One supporter wrote:
"I cant wait to watch this movie.. omgg mag ready na sa tissue and popcorn."
They expressed excitement over the reported biopic and the opportunity to celebrate Rene's life on screen.
Others urged critics to show respect, especially to Rene's grieving family, and argued that creating a film about his life could help preserve his legacy.
Some also claimed that proceeds from the planned movie would help fulfill projects envisioned for Rene.
BB Gandanghari is a Filipino actress, model, and entertainer who first rose to fame as a prominent 1990s action star and matinee idol under her former name, Rustom Padilla. Following her historic public coming out on Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition in 2006, she formally transitioned and became a pioneering figure for transgender visibility and representation in Philippine media.
In another report, BB Gandanghari offered her support to the family of the late Ateneo student-athlete Rene Baterbonia following his tragic passing. She shared that Senator Robin Padilla encouraged her after telling her about the family's heartbreaking situation. BB also recalled witnessing the parents' immense grief during the wake and while visiting the accident site. She reflected that the pain of losing a child never truly fades and is something parents simply learn to live with over time.
Meanwhile, Robin Padilla shared News5's update announcing that the remains of student-athlete Rene Baterbonia had arrived in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur. Public viewing for Baterbonia was scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. at the Talacogon Gym. In his message, the senator honored the young athlete's sacrifices and dreams for his family. Padilla also reflected on what he described as the reality behind the "Filipino dream" and how opportunities remain heavily concentrated in Metro Manila.
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