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The Kapamilya actress Ellen Adarna has been the headlines of several local news outlets and social media pages lately after she uploaded a series of clips on her social media account accusing a woman in the same restaurant she was in as a "paparazzi".
But according to a report, it has been found out that the woman was still a minor. The said woman was identified as Eleila Santos. The 30-year-old actress could possibly face charged for reported "cyberbullying".
The mother of 17-year-old girl Eleila Santos gave the actress five days to issue a public apology or face the legal action.
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"Dear Ms. Adarna,
I am the mother of Eleila A. Santos, the 17-year-old girl you identified and accused as paparazzi in a series of Instagram posts.
We are reaching out to you to let you know how deeply hurt we are by the unneeded stress and unwanted attention you caused after you uploaded a photo and video of her on Instagram, without any consent from us.
After her friends told her about the ‘Instagram Story’ that you posted where she was first identified, she was mature enough to immediately write privately to you and explain the situation: that she was taking footage of her food. We initially took it lightly, thinking things would be resolved quickly and the 30-year old you would give the two minors the benefit of the doubt. Even her aunt wrote a private message to you, and mentioned she is a minor. However, we did not hear anything from you.
Instead, you posted a one sided narrative and insisted on erroneous and unfounded accusations again on Instagram. You have claimed my daughter is guilty, rude, and has been repeatedly insinuating my daughter is lying. You even said that you can handle bashers and hope my child could, too. I want to tell you that she is not like you, she never needed to. She is a private individual who has not even turned 18. As a celebrity, we would have thought you would understand the value of privacy.
When we watched this video, coupled with the lack of an actual response from your side – it was clear to us – you did not want an explanation. You only want to defame our daughter publicly.
My daughter, even though was not in the wrong, immediately reached out to you via an IG about the misunderstanding. She is my only living child. She is just 17 years old. The only good thing about this is I found out how strong and formidable she is; and how happy I am of how she turned out to be – a genuine person who can stand her ground. Now it is my turn to protect her, just as how our state protects its children.
My family and I have begun seeking legal assistance. As advised by our lawyer, we are now writing this letter. As her family, we ask you to publicly apologize to Eleila. We prefer not to take this further, but as our only daughter, we are ready to take this wherever needed to protect her integrity.
As much as no one has the right to breach your privacy, you have no right to ruin my daughter’s reputation.
My lawyer indicates that you will have five days to reply to this letter. Should you fail or refuse to do so, we will not hesitate to take the appropriate legal actions necessary under the circumstances, to protect and uphold the best interest and welfare of our 17-year-old, Eleila A. Santos.
Myra A. Santos
Mother of Eleila Santos, 17 years old"
However, according to a report, there has been no public apology yet from Ellen Adarna.
Here are some of the reaction of netizens:
Ellen Adarna doesn't show up at the first hearing for a child abuse and cybercrime complaint filed against her, in connection with her "paparazzi" controversy in May where she accused a minor, on social media, of taking photos of her at a ramen house without her permission.
The complaint was filed by Myra Abo Santos, the mother of the 17-year-old girl whose photo was uploaded by Adarna in her Instagram Stories after the actress did not respond to the family's request for a public apology.
On Monday, the preliminary investigation into the case was held at the Pasig City Prosecutor's Office. The Santos family, accompanied by their legal counsel, were seen at the venue. Adarna, however, failed to attend the hearing.
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