During the media conference for his upcoming family comedy film ‘Everyone Knows Every Juan’ on October 1, Kelvin Miranda was asked about his views on social media expression and the recent controversy surrounding fellow young star Shuvee Etrata.
Kelvin explained that for him, speaking up requires responsibility.
“Sa akin po kasi, kapag sinabi ko, naninindigan ako. Kapag hindi ko po kayang panindigan ‘yung isang bagay, hindi ko po sasabihin,” he said.
“Hindi siya protection, kundi peace of mind. Peace of mind ko na bakit sasabihin ‘yung bagay na hindi ko naman alam. Lalo na ‘yung sinasabi n’yo about kay Shuvee, wala po akong idea sa kung ano man ‘yung kinalalagyan niya ngayon. Kapag may mga issue, ayaw kong sumawsaw o makisali.”
He also pointed out the realities of being a public figure in the age of social media.
“Ngayon, sa viewers, sa audience, hindi na lang sila basta nakatingin sa screen. Kahit anong gawin mo ngayon, mayroon at mayroon silang masasabi. Tumahimik ka, may masasabi sila. Magbigay ka ng pahayag o opinyon, may masasabi sila. I-defend mo yung sarili mo, lahat sila ay may masasabi. Gawin na lang kung ano ‘yung tama at kung ano ang nararapat n’yong gawin,” he explained.
On Shuvee, who has been under fire after her old posts resurfaced online, Kelvin offered words of encouragement instead of judgment.
“Wish ko lang kay Shuvee na maging maayos o malagpasan niya ang mga bagay na ‘yan. Wala po kasi ako sa kinalalagyan niya kaya hindi ako makapagsalita,” he said.
Kelvin is part of Alessandra de Rossi’s new film ‘Everyone Knows Every Juan’, opening in cinemas nationwide on October 22. The drama-comedy stars a powerhouse ensemble including Joel Torre, Jaime Fabregas, Angeli Bayani, Gina Alajar, Edu Manzano, Ronnie Lazaro, Ruby Ruiz, and JM de Guzman.
Kelvin plays Jacob, the family gardener who makes a surprising claim to the ancestral home. Sharing the screen with multiple award-winning veterans was admittedly intimidating for him, but he described it as a rare and enriching learning experience.
Through de Rossi’s direction, the film promises a heartfelt and humorous take on the contradictions of the Filipino family—its love and wounds, pride and disputes, laughter and heartache.
