- Lea Salonga congratulated Paulo Avelino on his performance on “Ang Larawan.”
- Many had misinterpreted the said tweet where she received criticism.
- She clarified her statement but asked people who came to her rescue to let it be.
Lea Salonga bid Paulo Avelino congratulations on Twitter. She, then, receives criticism from netizens who misunderstood her tweet. She told the people who came to her defense to let it be.
On her tweet, Lea also encouraged Paulo’s fans to watch “Ang Larawan,” a 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival entry.
“If you’re a fan of #PauloAvelino, I urge you to watch his stellar performance in #AngLarawan. He doesn’t sing as well as the others, but his acting! He will be one of the greatest as he continues to grow!!! Congrats!!!”
Many replied to the said tweet which Lea originally posted.
“gee, I know you are an accomplished singer and all but to criticize someone about his inability to sing in a musical is a bit… cruel??? don’t you think?”
Another responded, understanding Lea’s thought on her tweet.
“I think she meant na “not only sing but act” ….nakulangan po ata ng words iyong post niya…hehe….”
This led to the netizens who responded:
“”He doesn’t sing AS WELL as the others”….”
A netizen came to Lea’s rescue where she tweeted, “She means well everyone, she just mentioned that he is not used to singing as the others but his acting skills are at par. Which, I think, is more essential. Spread the love, lawakan ang pag iisip. :)”
Lea clarified her tweet:
“I mean, his acting skills are beyond what I would ever expect from an actor his age. He’s not a singer, but he is an exceptional actor.”
Another netizen came to Lea’s rescue:
“She meant it that he doesn’t (at least by her standards) but she didn’t say he was bad. So I guess to be acceptable in her eyes (or ears for that matter) is remarkable isn’t it? Perspective.”
Lea finally responded to let it be.
“Hayaan na. As long as the person I intended to compliment receives the praise, that’s all I require.”
On another tweet, Lea bid Paulo congratulations on his performance on the said movie.
“@mepauloavelino Hello, Paulo, allow me please to wish you CONGRATULATIONS on your achievement in #AngLarawan. Your work was absolutely riveting to watch. Without a doubt, you will be one of the greatest actors of your generation. From your fan, Lea Salonga.”
