'Nadamay family ko': Jam Villanueva reveals why she spoke up vs ex Anthony Jennings, Maris Racal
MANILA, Philippines — Jamela Villanueva, the ex-girlfriend of actor Anthony Jennings, unveiled why she spoke up on her former partner's alleged cheating with fellow actor Maris Racal.
Jamela was recently unveiled as the newest ambassador of a dental clinic, and speaking to members of the media including Philstar.com, shesaid she was ready to accept criticism.
"I think oo naman because at the end of the day, ang opinion ng mga tao ay reflection nila, hindi ako. Whatever they say, kung kilala ko sarili ko, it's okay," Jamela shared.
She admitted to reading critical or bashing messages even before revealing the screenshots displaying Anthony supposedly cheating on her with Maris, even giving the reason why she ultimately decided to show them to the public.
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"Kaya ako pumitik noon is because nadamay nila yung family ko which is disrespect na I can't take," Jamela explained, noting both her parents have passed away from cancer.
They are survived by Jamela and her younger brother Jhamil who was a contestant on "Idol Philippines." Jamela shared that she has covers on Spotify and often does gigs.
"I even received death threats like 'Sana mamatay kayo ng kapatid mo, karma babalik sa'yo'," Jamela continued. "The hardest part is sinasabi nila is disgrace ako sa parents ko, hinihimog, hinihimas, hinahaplos na daw nila puntod nila."
Jamela did say she was willing to settle things with Anthony and Maris, wishing them well while she's in the process of moving on, "Ang forgiveness ay hindi naman madaling process pero I'm getting there."
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