Showbiz insider and talent manager Ogie Diaz has expressed his outrage over the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards (FAMAS) snubbing veteran actress Eva Darren, who was supposed to present an award at the event.
In a Facebook post, Diaz shared his frustration regarding the incident during the 72nd FAMAS awards ceremony.
“Sabi ng Famas spokesperson ba yon? Hindi raw ma-locate ang seat ni Ms. Eva Darren, kaya nagkaroon ng last minute replacement sa stage,” Diaz wrote.
Expressing disbelief, he continued, “Sorry for my word, put—- ina naman, sa tanda naman ni Ms. Eva, saan naman kaya siya pupunta? Nagte-table hopping ba siya? Nagyosi sa backstage? Nag-jog sa Quirino Grandstand? Namamasyal sa Luneta?”
Diaz did not mince words as he criticized the event organizers, accusing them of questionable practices.
“Samantalang me nakapasabi sa akin (kayo nang mga taga-riyan ang sumagot kung true), binigyan nyo ng award ang ilang hindi naman karapat-dapat magka-award porke nag-sponsor lang nang malaki. True ba?” Diaz questioned.
He further lamented, “Tapos, inabala nyo yung matandang nirerespeto sa industriya para lang mabastos sa Gabi ng Parangal? Iba talaga ang tinitingnan sa tinititigan.”
This incident has led to widespread outrage from Eva Darren’s family after she was invited to the event but ultimately ignored on stage. FAMAS later issued an apology, acknowledging their mistake, which Eva Darren’s family has accepted.
