Broadway diva Lea Salonga found herself at the center of a controversy after a video capturing an unpleasant interaction between her and fans backstage went viral on social media. Following the video, the singer took to Twitter to clarify what really happened and expressed her thoughts on privacy. The incident left netizens with divided opinions on Twitter over whether Lea Salonga was justified in her response. Let’s look at what happened backstage and how Lea Salonga responded to her fans’ disrespect.
Backstage incident between Lea Salonga and fans
It all started when Facebook user Cristopher Retokelly Carpila shared a video showing a group of fans waiting outside Lea Salonga’s dressing room after a performance of Here Lies Love on Broadway.
In the clip, Salonga politely declined their request for a photo. At first, she doesn’t know who they are, and once she finds out they are fans, she explains that she cannot allow them into her dressing room. Due to security concerns, only those on the guest list were allowed.
From the video, it’s clear that Lea Salonga is aware of the potential for other fans to exploit the situation. She patiently explains her reservations about granting their request and apologizes for not letting them in.
One of the fans claimed to be a friend of G Tongi, one of the co-producers of Here Lies Love. However, it turned out to be false, as Lea herself on Twitter explained.
Later, she walks away, but the fans continue to follow her, as seen in the video. The clip went viral with millions of views, prompting Lea Salonga to break her silence on the situation.
Lea Salonga’s explanation on Twitter
The Broadway singer took to Twitter to share her side of the story and express her perspective on personal boundaries. In a Tweet, she shared with her followers, “Just a reminder… I have boundaries. Do not cross them. Thank you.”
In another post, Salonga shared an old video interview where she spoke about establishing specific boundaries as an artist. She emphasized the need to prioritize her safety and well-being, given the potential risks of allowing strangers into her personal space.
Lea Salonga highlighted the responsibility she holds for her team and their security. She explained that maintaining boundaries and having assistants, managers, and bodyguards act in a protective manner is essential.
She thanked her fans for their support, patience, and understanding but reminded them about the importance of respecting each other’s personal spaces.
Social media reactions and support for Lea Salonga
The backstage incident between Lea Salonga and her fans raised many concerns on social media about celebrities and their privacy, especially in the Philippines.
Many fans rallied behind the singer and appreciated her for upholding her boundaries. Numerous users condemned the ‘entitled’ fans for invading the actress’s privacy and disregarding her security concerns.
Most people seem to believe that the singer was not wrong to insist on her personal space. A few others took the fans’ side against Lea Salonga. However, respecting the artist’s privacy was a unanimous opinion.
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