Allen Ansay, ibinunyag ang pambu-bully ng ilang celebrity boys dahil sa sapatos niya
- Allen Ansay opened up about being mocked over his belongings when he was starting in showbiz
- The Kapuso actor recalled overhearing people criticize his shoes because they thought they were fake
- Allen explained that some trends and products reached his hometown in Bicol later than they did Manila
- He shared his father's advice on dealing with bullies and explained why he chooses to focus on life's positive moments
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Kapuso actor Allen Ansay recalled being ridiculed over his belongings when he was beginning his career in showbiz, sharing how he dealt with the experience during an appearance on GTV's Chika Cart on Tuesday, October 20.
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The actor discussed the incident during the program's “Chika o Add to Cart” segment, where guests must decide whether to answer a question or decline it in exchange for an “Add to Cart” response. Allen chose to answer when asked whether he had experienced bullying from celebrity boys who grew up in Manila and spoke English.
Allen acknowledged the experience while expressing pride in his Bicol roots. He explained that products and trends popular in Manila often reached his hometown much later, leaving him with belongings that appeared outdated when he moved to the city.
“Siyempre aminado naman ako, and proud naman ako sabihin na laki ako sa Bicol. Sa amin kasi, 'yung mga uso dito [sa Manila], nagiging uso siya sa Bicol, sobrang late na parang palaos na siya rito. Tapos noong lumuwas ako rito, mayroon akong mga gamit na hindi ko alam na fake, luma siya,” Allen said.
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He also recalled overhearing people making comments about his shoes, which they described as fake. Despite the hurtful remark, Allen said he did not allow the experience to undermine his confidence or make him determined to acquire expensive possessions just to fit in.
“Isang beses, narinig ko na parang pinag-uusapan na 'Fake naman 'yang sapatos mo,' pero in English. So, hindi ko naman siya ginamit sa sarili ko na balang araw ganito gan'yan, sasama ang loob kasi nga kahit gano'n na nakakaipon na ako, hindi pa rin ako bumibili ng mga mamahalin na gamit,” the Kapuso actor narrated.
The discussion then turned to how people should respond to bullying. Chika Authority Jeff Fernando asked fellow guests Baninay Bautista and Donita Nose, along with Allen, to share their approaches to dealing with hurtful remarks.
Baninay admitted that although she sometimes feels tempted to confront bullies, she tries to remain calm and avoid giving them the reaction they want.
“'Yung mga bully rin talaga minsan ang sarap din patulan. Minsan ako, gustong-gusto kong pumatol, 'yung inis na inis ka na, pero kinakalmahan ko 'yung sarili ko [sinasabi ko na], 'Okay lang 'yan, marami silang time sa kamay nila kaya nila nagagawa 'yan. Tayo, busy, wala tayong oras sa kanila so kebs na lang,” Baninay remarked.
Donita, meanwhile, shared that she has become more willing to stand up for herself when people cross the line, particularly when she believes she has done nothing wrong.
“Noon talaga hindi ako pumapatol, hinahayaan ko lang sila; pero ngayon talaga, feeling ko, papatol na rin talaga ako. Kasi talagang sumusobra na 'yung iba; saka 'yung mga words na ginagamit nila, parang feeling ko hindi ko deserve. Pumapatol ako lalo na kung alam kong tama naman ako, may point ako at wala rin naman akong ginawang masama, makakatikim kayo sa akin,” Donita answered.
For Allen, the better response is to avoid letting negative behavior take away from the good things in life. He credited his father for teaching him that reacting to a bully can ultimately leave the person being targeted more upset.
“Ako, lahat dinadaan ko lang talaga kumbaga hindi ako nagpapa-affect. Kumbaga, mas iniisip ko 'yung mas masasayang bagay sa buhay ko like ['yung] laging sinasabi nila Tatay na kapag pinatulan mo 'yung bully, at the end of the day, mas talo ka kasi napikon ka,” Allen said.
Through his story, Allen highlighted how he chooses to handle hurtful experiences without allowing other people's judgments to dictate his confidence or priorities.
Allen Ansay is a Filipino actor, model, and singer who rose to fame as the runner-up of the reality talent search StarStruck Season 7. He is a mainstay on GMA Network and is widely recognized for his roles in television series such as Prima Donnas and Luv Is: Caught in His Arms.x
In another report, Allen Ansay and Sofia Pablo addressed persistent speculation about the nature of their relationship, with Allen clarifying that they remain friends despite fans' assumptions. Sofia also opened up about the criticism she has faced and her determination to grow both personally and professionally. The two continue to prioritize their careers, including their upcoming film Huwag Kang Titingin.
Meanwhile, Sofia Pablo revealed during an interview on the online show Your Honor that she experienced intense anxiety before agreeing to enter the Pinoy Big Brother house as a celebrity housemate. She admitted that she used to get upset with her love team partner, Allen Ansay, for repeatedly encouraging her to join the show. Sofia was particularly worried about misleading video edits and malicious clips on platforms like TikTok that could damage her reputation. Despite her fears, she completed 99 days inside the reality show and described the experience as fulfilling.
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