News about Derek Ramsay’s controversial jest during the Gabi ng Parangal of the 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival held in KIA Theatre recently broke out. The event was held last December 27.eghrjtkl;’’
Derek Ramsay and Erich Gonzales were declared as the Male Star of the Night and Female Star of the Nights, respectively. They will both receive Php P20,000 each as cash prize.
However, an aspiring actress under the Viva Artists-Agency accidentally declared that both Star of The Night winners will receive Php 20 cash prize.
When the hunk actor got on the stage to receive his award, he revealed a 20-peso bill and joked that he and Erich will split the announced cash prize. Not all people were amused by his joke as there were still some who expressed their distaste toward the actor as they accused him for heightening the aspiring actress’ humiliation that night.
Atty. Joji Alonso, the producer of “All of You,” defended the actor’s side and explained the circumstances that lead to that incident. He said to PEP,
“When his [Derek Ramsay] name was called, he didn’t even know what he won. Puro kami biruan sa side naming. Nagulat na lang siya na tinawag ang name niya.”
He added, “He was not aware what the joke was all about.”
“When he reached the foot of the stairs, Arnell Ignacio and Mr. [Noel] Ferrer, who were seated together, gave him the 20-peso bill and told him to say thank you and poke fun at the 20-peso prize.”
He said that the actor simply obliged with the request, clearly without the intention of offending anyone. Atty. Alonso said,
“He simply obliged. But with not the least intention to offend anyone, kasi hindi nga siya aware about the buckle, kaya when he returned to his seat, he asked us pa, ‘What did I just win?,’ then we teased him that he treats all of us with his cash prize.”
The attorney quipped, “Here’s a trivia about Derek. He does NOT carry cash with him kaya impossible that the 20 pesos came from him. Hope this clarifies things.”
The actor was likewise hailed as the Best Actor for his role in “All of You.” Congratulations on your feat, Derek!
What are your thoughts on Derek’s jest? Do you believe the actor did it as a jest or to poke fun at the young actress? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
Source: Abante
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