Moire dela Torre gets body shamed; responds with kindness

Mitzi Santos

January 2, 2019

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  Photo credit: ABS-CBN News

  OPM singer Moira dela Torre shared her thoughts on Twitter after being ridiculed by the audience member during a year end concert according to ABS-CBN News.

  On Twitter, the singer addressed the individual who she recounted called her “fat” and “ugly” while performing.

  Dela Torre said, “To the rude kuya shouting, ‘Ang taba mo, laki mo, Moira, panget, taba’ while I was performing last night, I was so tempted to look at you and give you a piece of my mind. But I didn’t want anyone feeling how you made me feel. Even you.”

  She continued, “Women are beautiful whatever size and may I be the last person you disrespect like that. May you learn to love yourself enough that you won’t need to bring people down just to feel ‘funny’ or important. If you’re reading this, I hope next year showers you love. Happy new year.”

  The incident took place at the Marikina Sports Center on December 30. According to dela Torre, it was witnessed by some 70,000 fans trooping to the venue.

  Despite the event, the singer still welcomed the year with gratitude and optimism.

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