Awra Briguela, may mabigat na hinaing sa mga batikos kahit wala siyang ginagawang masama

• Awra Briguela opened up about the emotional and mental exhaustion caused by recurring online criticism
• The actress called out news outlets and social media pages for allegedly creating misleading headlines that encourage public bullying
• She emphasized that being a public figure does not mean she should tolerate humiliation, discrimination, and disrespect
• Fans expressed their support for Awra after she shared her struggles and appealed for kindness and respect

Awra Briguela has spoken candidly about the emotional struggles she continues to experience because of the negative comments and criticism directed at her on social media. The actress and online personality expressed her frustration over repeatedly becoming a target of ridicule despite simply sharing moments of her life and expressing herself.

In a lengthy Facebook post, Awra described how mentally and emotionally draining it has become to deal with people who constantly find reasons to criticize her. She admitted that despite her efforts to become accustomed to the negativity, the hurtful remarks still affect her.

“Imagine waking up every day, trying to live your life, minding your own business, expressing yourself, and doing things that make you happy, only to find out that people have once again found another reason to make fun of you, criticize you, and turn you into a topic of hate,” she wrote.

She explained that even ordinary activities, such as dressing up, sharing photographs, and expressing her femininity, often become subjects of unnecessary public scrutiny.

Awra also questioned why some people seem uncomfortable with her simply being confident and living according to her preferences.

“Like, what exactly do you want me to do? Stop living my life? Stop being confident? Stop expressing myself just because my existence makes some people uncomfortable?” she questioned.

Beyond the negative remarks from individual social media users, the actress also raised concerns about certain news outlets and online pages. She accused some of them of using her photographs and publishing unnecessary or misleading headlines to generate engagement and reactions.

According to Awra, this kind of content can create opportunities for people to leave insulting comments, question her identity, and make homophobic remarks.

“You are not just posting content. You are giving people another reason and another platform to bully someone,” she added.

Although she recognizes that criticism is part of being a public figure, Awra stressed that this should not mean she has to endure humiliation whenever she chooses to express herself.

She further acknowledged that she has experienced personal struggles, made mistakes, and learned valuable lessons along the way. However, she expressed frustration that some people continue to bring up negativity despite her efforts to improve herself and move forward.

“I’m not asking everyone to support me. I’m not forcing anyone to accept me. But I hope people realize that being different doesn’t make someone less deserving of kindness and respect,” she said.

The actress also reminded media organizations that their headlines and online content can have consequences beyond generating clicks and interactions. She pointed out that something considered ordinary content by its creators could deeply affect the person being featured.

Ultimately, Awra expressed her desire to enjoy her youth, make memories, feel confident, and live happily without constantly anticipating criticism from strangers.

“I’m so tired of having to be strong all the time. I’m so tired of pretending that these things don’t affect me. Because they do. More than you’ll ever know,” she ended.

Following her post, several fans left supportive messages in the comments section. They reassured the actress that she was not alone and expressed their continued willingness to stand by her amid the online criticism.

Awra Briguela is a Filipino actor, comedian, singer, and dancer who rose to mainstream prominence as a child performer playing MakMak in the hit television series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. She further showcased her versatility and performance skills by winning the first season of the reality competition show Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids.

In another report, Awra Briguela called out a local newspaper over a headline featuring her, expressing her frustration in a Facebook post. She appeared to suggest that the publication had repeatedly made her the subject of its stories.

Meanwhile, Awra Briguela delighted fans after sharing a lighthearted encounter with supporters who excitedly called out to her from a distance. Wearing heels, the actress ran down a wide driveway to greet them with waves and laughter.

Source: KAMI.com.gh