Charles Teves
Several months after the cake-smearing controversy that made her a viral sensation, Alex Gonzaga confessed that the event still haunts her.
She stated that it taught her a valuable lesson about being considerate of other people’s emotions.
The video, shared by Dani Barretto, showed Gonzaga celebrating her 35th birthday with friends and family. This included her husband Mikee Morada, a councilor in Lipa City.
The video, which has since been deleted, showed Gonzaga smearing cake icing on a waiter’s face.
The actress said that the incident reminded her to be more conscious and mature in her actions. She acknowledged the importance of being sensitive to the emotions of others at all times.
“‘Yun yung mga times na sobrang saya mo, you should really be careful pa rin. Kahit na you think it’s your safe space, pwede ka pa ring makahurt ng iba. Pwede ka ring makagawa ng bagay na di mo gustong gawin,” she shared.
“It’s really a wake-up call for me to mature, and grow and think kung anong pwedeng mangyari sa paligid ko na kung ano mang pwedeng maramdaman sa paligid ko na pwede may ma-hurt, pwedeng may masaktan na hindi mo intensyon. You really have to be careful,” she added.
When questioned about those who supported her during the height of the controversy, Gonzaga expressed gratitude for those who remained by her side. She stated that she was “really thankful” for their support.
Gonzaga expressed, “Kasi noong time na ‘yun, hindi muna ako nagbabasa ng social media. Pero ‘yung kasama namin sa pelikula na si Papa Jackson, narinig ko na pinagtanggol ako. ‘Yung mga taong hindi ko talaga friends pero they stood up for me, I’m really thankful for them.”
“Ito ‘yung mga moments na hindi mo makakalimutan ever kasi nakita mo ‘yung mga tao na sasama at tatayo para sa’yo kahit ganito pa rin ang nangyari,” she continued.
When asked about her well-being following the controversy, Gonzaga replied that she was “okay” and expressed gratitude for still having upcoming projects. She stated that she was “thankful” for these opportunities.
“Okay naman. Okay na ako, and thankful ako na meron pa ring projects and sana magtuloy-tuloy pa rin.”
Angeline Quinto, Gonzaga’s co-star in “Single Bells,” remembered inviting Gonzaga to a party. The latter jokingly commented that no cakes should be present before agreeing to accept the invitation.
“Sabi nga niya, basta walang cake,” a laughing Quinto said.
“Dapat gelatin [o] gulaman na lang ang ino-offer na desserts, ganun,” Gonzaga added.
It also appears that the incident negatively affected Gonzaga’s career somehow.
According to Ogie Diaz, Gonzaga has not received any offers from the network amid rumors that Lunch Out Loud will soon be canceled.
Cristy Fermin also claimed that Gonzaga failed to renew some of her endorsement deals.
