Megastar Sharon Cuneta did not mince words on Sunday when she addressed anew an issue involving her controversial Marie France billboard ad.
In her live interview on “The Buzz,” Cuneta noted that it doesn’t make sense that Marie France would put up a billboard with her altered photos and risk ruining both their reputations and credibility. She said they are “not stupid” to do that.
“You come out with a billboard like that and then you see this girl on TV shows like ‘The Buzz’ or ‘Star Power’ every week, tapos iba ‘yong itsura. Parang ang laki laki ko naman sa ‘Star Power’ tapos sa billboard sobrang liit ko, sino po bang mag-mumukhang tanga doon, di ba?” the megastar said, referring to a singing competition she’s currently hosting.
She added: “Napakalayo ba ng itsura ko doon sa ‘after’ picture dito sa nakikita ninyo sa TV?”
According to Cuneta, she is picky when it comes to accepting endorsements and that when she endorses a product or service, “I have to believe in it.” She said she would never deceive the public.
She said endorsers are also made “to sign something [because] there has to be truth in advertising.”
She also pointed out that all her photos were done by noted photographer Raymond Isaac, who is known for his ability and honesty.
“Walang dinaya doon. Bakit? Kasi po it's a series of billboard na lalabas over the coming several months, ‘yong progress ng weight loss ko… hanggang you reach the ideal weight para makita na it's working and it's gradual,” she said.
“I can assure you, and God is my witness, those pictures are not altered to make me look thinner than I was at that time,” she added.
She said she is not surprised that her detractors are making up these controversies. “Let's just say, puwedeng competitor, puwede din na isang tao with an ax to grind…. Mahirap magsalita kasi ayokong pumatol sa isang hindi kapatol patol.”
