Andrea Brillantes, Kyle Echarri, and Darren Espanto’s groufie posted on Instagram Stories on Sunday, February 6, stirred up malicious rumors online.
Echarri was the one who posted his topless photo while lying beside Brillantes and Espanto in the bed.
Following the intrigues, Brillantes’ management, Becky Aguila Artist Management, released an official statement to clarify matters about the viral photo. The post was eventually taken down afterward.
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It wrote, “This is to clarify matters about a photo circulating online of our artist Andrea Brillantes with Kyle Echarri and Darren Espanto.
“First of all, the photo was taken after a vlog shoot where AC Bonifacio and Xyriel Manabat were also present.
“Second, they have been good friends for a long time thus. They are comfortable around each other.
“Third, the three are merely taking a selfie, and only malicious minds would even think that there is more to that photo.
“We condemn those who are quick to judge and even went as far as creating rumors online, maligning our artist’s reputation.
“Rest assured that we are taking this matter with utmost vigilance and shall put an end to this unfortunate misunderstanding.”
Katrina Aguila (co-manager) also wrote on Brillantes’ FB page, “We hope this puts an end to all speculations brought about by this supposedly harmless selfie among three good friends.
“P.s. Okay lang naman maging Marites, pero wag naman masobrahan at lumevel up pa sa pagiging echuserang palaka.”
Amidst the controversy, Brillantes posted her reunion photo with Echarri, Espanto, and AC Bonifacio on her Instagram Stories on Monday, February 7.
“Mini reunion. Squad Goals,” she wrote.
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Echarri and Brillantes were part of the Kapamilya Gold Squad, Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin.
Brillantes and Echarri are co-stars in the 2018 afternoon Kapamilya series Kadenang Ginto.
