The host-actress slammed a netizen on Instagram named @Wonder2505 for calling actress Erich Gonzales “kabit ni paul soriano panira ng pamilya.”
The netizen left his comment on Aquino’s Instagram post after she expressed support for Gonzales who topbills the film, “Siargao” which was directed by Soriano.
Showing her support for the film, Aquino hosted a block screening on Thursday as Gonzales returned to the country after her holiday trip to Japan.
Replying to the basher, Aquino said: @wonder2505 this is a troll/fake account that deserves a clapback: GET A LIFE & GET YOUR FACTS
STRAIGHT! I’m the ninang of Direk Paul and Toni- this #fakenews is just malicious. Direk and Toni are SOLID happy. Ka text ko si Toni last night
and she thanked me for the block screening.”
She also said hinted that Gonzales has a handsome and intelligent suitor.
Reacting to rumors linking Gonzales and Soriano, Aquino on her Facebook page revealed a conversation she had with Gonzaga.
“Sinabi ko kay Celestine (Toni’s real name), Celestine, ano?” Sabi niya: “Ate, may dalaw nang dalaw sa kanya, naka private plane.”
To which Gonzales who was seated beside Aquino replied with a laugh: “Patay tayo dyan.”
Sabi niya: “So wala ako talagang pangamba at all.” Sabi ko: “Thank you Lord. Thank you God. Thank you so much.”
“Now you understand why galit na galit ako doon sa gumagawa ng intriga about her,” Aquino added.
Aquino, on her Instagram post, described Gonzales as family, and she considers her as “tita” to her sons Josh and Bimby.
Gonzales replied to Aquino and thanked her for supporting her and their film, “Siargao.”
“Thank you very much Ate Kris!! Excited for tomorrow! I love you,” the actress said.
Soriano also left a comment on Aquino’s post and said, “Thank you Ninang @krisaquino really appreciate your support!! Hope you enjoy the film.
Happy New Year and stay blessed always. Thank you!!”
Aquino described the film as a “great date movie.”
An entry in the ongoing Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), it won second Best Picture in the 43rd MMFF Gabi ng Parangal last week.
It also bagged the most number of awards, including Best Director for Paul Soriano, Best Supporting Actress for Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Best Cinematography (Odyssey Flores), Best Sound, Best Theme Song (Alon by Hale), and Best Editing.