Recently, Kapamilya actress Kathryn Bernardo rose to the top of Twitter trends by sharing her views on ABS-CBN’s shutdown.
She soon became the target of trolls and bashers, some of whom tried to bully her by calling her “sakang”.
In a vlog, the 24-year-old actress responded to how she deals with the hate and the insults.
“Bakit ko inalis ‘yong comments section sa Instagram? Kasi feel ko grabe ‘yong negative energy, ang daming time talaga ng bashers, but ngayon talaga hindi na ako nabo-bother.”
She also revealed that the “sakang” insults were one of her biggest insecurities before.
“Over the years, natutunan kong tanggapin ‘yong legs ko… wala eh parte siya ng pagkatao and before, sobrang insecurity ko ito.
But with the help of boyfriend Daniel Padilla, she was able to deal with her insecurity.
“Na-realize ko lahat tayo imperfections so siguro nagkataon sa’kin binigay ni God ‘yong legs ko,” ani Bernardo. Hindi naman ako makukulong sa pagkasakang ko. So I love my legs and si DJ love din legs ko.”
KathNiel fans praised Kathryn for her courage to handle mean comments and for proudly embracing her insecurity.
You bash Kathryn for pagiging sakang but then there's DJ who loves her and her legs. 🤪
— b (@notbeyax) May 17, 2020
kathryn acknowledging that she’s sakang means she doesn’t get bothered by it anymore. WALA NA KAYONG PWEDENG I-BASH SAKANYA CAUSE SHE LOVES HERSELF.
— luna (@kxthniels) May 17, 2020
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Recently, a DDS lawyer, Atty. Ferdinand Topacio body-shamed Kathryn and tried to make the hashtag #SakangSiKathryn trend.
Dear KathNiel, hindi po ako perfect. Far from it. Pero nonetheless, #SakangSiKathryn
— YesYesYo! (@YesYesYo13) May 16, 2020
Instead of trending, support for Kathryn poured in.
Kathryn Bernardo was my classmate back in grade school and we were very close then, she used to go to my house during school nights so I can teach her lectures that she missed in class on days that she has auditions/ tapings 💕
Love u sis! @bernardokath proud of u always!! https://t.co/cd5eYR3xEs— Ciara (@ciarasumabat) May 17, 2020
Even MegaStar Sharon Cuneta cheered on her for being a brave soul,
“…I may be only watching you from afar, but I am always cheering for you. God bless you, Kat. Love always.” -Ms. Sharon pic.twitter.com/EpSVD6zW2r
— Bea 🎀 (@_missbeatriz_) May 17, 2020
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I’ve been a fan since this chance encounter with them outside the ABS-CBN Newsroom.
Yes, binati nila ako nung kumaway ako haha pic.twitter.com/HS0r6nIyXN
— Jove Francisco (@jovefrancisco) May 15, 2020