On January 25, actress Rita Avila clapped back at netizens who refer to her as a bold star to attack her online.
On facebook, Avila shared her thoughts about presidential candidate Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr.’s interview with Boy Abunda and then expressed her excitement about Vice President Leni Robredo’s turn.
Following her post, several facebook users started digging up Avila’s past career, with some referencing Avila as a “bold” star.
She responded by recalling her early career as an actress and clarifying the roles she used to portray.
“Laging ginagamit sa akin ng mga “kalaban” ang pagiging “bold star” ko noon. Baka d pa buhay itong mga ito nung time ko nung mga ST Movies kaya di nila alam how far did the “ST Queens” went on pagbo-bold.
“Ang panahon namin ang pinaka-tamed sa mga bold stars. Puro naka 2-pc. Bare back shots. Leg shots. Halinghing halinghing lang. Walang pakita ng boobs at peps. Walang penetration dahil ibang bold era yun. May wet look era din. Pag-alis ko sa Seiko Films, medyo mas bold na ang mga pelikula nila.”
She then noted that people would only understand and respect what actors do behind the camera once they become actors themselves.
“Ang mga aktres, anuman ang ginagawa nila ay mauunawaan lang ng mga tao pag sila na ang nakasalang sa harap ng kamera. Walang makakaunawa hanggat hindi kayo ang aarte sa harap ng kamera. Pag nagawa nyo yun, mas magkakarespeto kayo sa hirap ng trabaho namin.”
Avila added that she wouldn’t belittle sexy stars who know what they’re doing and sex workers who are simply trying to make a living.
“Hindi ako mang mamata ng bomba star, bold star, pene star kasi sila yun. Alam nila at kaya nila ang ginagawa nila. Parang mga prosti, mababa ang tingin ng marami kasi d sila yun. D nila alam ang pinagdadaanan ng mga prosti para lang makapag-hanapbuhay.”
She then left a question for readers to ponder on, in which would people would respect a kind sex worker or a mean teacher.
“Kanya kanyang prinsipyo yan eh. Pero kung ang prosti ay mabait naman tapos ang “disenteng” teacher ay salbahe sa yo… sino ang rerespetuhin mo? Ako ung prosting mabait. Wala sa trabaho yan eh. Nasa kalooban.
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Rita Avila was part of the in-house talents of Seiko films when they started in 1984.
The film company was known for its “ST” *short for Sex Trip) movies in the ’90s, with Avila starring in some of their projects, such as Stella Magtanggol and Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba.
Avila may have had a sexy image when she started her career in showbiz. However, she remains one of the most respected actresses of her generation today.
She has been actively voicing her opinions about the upcoming 2022 elections.
