Awra Briguela, muntik nang mapahamak sa pagsagot sa isang netizen online

• Awra Briguela mistakenly viewed a netizen’s offer to help as an attack
• She immediately deleted her response and apologized after learning the truth
• Awra admitted that constant online criticism has affected her reactions
• She said she is learning to take accountability while standing up for herself

Awra Briguela opened up about an online misunderstanding that made her realize how repeated criticism can affect the way she responds to people.

During her appearance on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda on Friday, August 7, the actress-comedienne recalled an incident involving a comment on her vlog about her trip to Vietnam. A netizen offered to serve as her interpreter if she returned to the country, but Awra initially took the remark as an insult.

The misunderstanding happened after Awra had already received several negative comments on the same video. According to her, viewers had been criticizing her English, grammar, and even a joke that deliberately involved incorrect English for comedic effect.

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“Kasi Tito Boy, sa buong vlog ko, ang kino-comment ng tao sa wrong grammar ko, sa English ko, kesyo huwag na daw ako mag-English, or even 'yung joke ko po na English na minamali ko po talaga, pinupuna po nila kahit binibigyan ko ng context,” said Awra.

Because of the criticism surrounding the video, she believed the netizen’s offer was another attempt to mock her.

“So parang feeling ko po, 'yung comment niya is attack sa 'kin na kailangan ko ng interpreter 'pag mag-iibang bansa kaya i-message ko siya," she added.

Awra later discovered that the commenter had genuinely intended to help her. After seeing a post from the netizen’s child on Threads and understanding the situation, she immediately removed her response and apologized.

“Parang nu'ng nakita ko po 'yung post, kinlarify ko po agad, nag-apologize po agad ako, and nag-take po ako kaagad ng accountability about sa pagkakamali ko kasi genuinely, Tito Boy, mali ko po talaga 'yun at alam ko naman po tanggapin or i-own up 'yung pagkakamali lalo na po 'pag nagkamali po talaga ako,” she said.

The incident also prompted Awra to reflect on how online criticism has shaped her reactions. She revealed that she had made a personal commitment at the beginning of the year to stand up for herself after experiencing continued bashing online.

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“So parang this year, 'yun 'yung promise ko sa sarili ko, mag-stand up for myself until lately po, medyo nako-consume na po ako ng bashers, lalo na po sa recent incident po na nangyari na hindi ko akalain na genuinely sincere o nagke-care naman po pala 'yung comment, pero ang pagkakaintindi ko is attack pa rin or bash pa rin,” said Awra.

She further explained that constantly defending herself had eventually affected her ability to distinguish between genuine concern and criticism.

“'Yung trauma response ko po or 'yung nagiging initial reaction ko lagi is sumagot po ng mas masakit na salita or lumaban. Ang tendency po, hindi na po ako nakakapag-isip minsan nang maayos or bumababa po 'yung pag-unawa ko kasi mas nangingibabaw po 'yung pagtayo ko para sa sarili ko.”

For Awra, the experience became a reminder that not every comment should immediately be treated as an attack, while also emphasizing the importance of owning up to mistakes when they happen.

McNeal "Awra" Briguela is a Filipino actor, comedian, and internet personality who rose to fame as a child star after viral video clips showcased his comedic talent and distinct persona. He achieved widespread mainstream recognition for his award-winning role as "Makmak" in the hit action drama series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano and for winning the first season of Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids.

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In another report, Awra Briguela reflected on the difficult period that followed her arrest in June 2023, sharing how the experience became a turning point filled with personal lessons. Over the succeeding years, she chose to prioritize her education and eventually completed her senior high school studies while working on herself away from the spotlight. Awra also spoke about the challenges of dealing with persistent online bullying, including repeated insults, misgendering, and hurtful name-calling directed at her.

Meanwhile, Awra also discussed the comments she has encountered regarding her pronouns, particularly when her personal achievements become overshadowed by debates about how she should be addressed. During her appearance on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” on August 7, she recalled facing similar remarks even around the time of her Senior High School graduation. She explained that she is not particularly bothered by how other people choose to address her, even if someone calls her “sir.”

Source: KAMI.com.gh