Awra Briguela opens up about online hate, emotional toll of public scrutiny
The Manila Times · 11/7/2026, 1:43:04 PM Philippine time
Excerpt from The Manila Times. Read the original report below for the complete story.MANILA, Philippines — TV and social media personality Awra Briguela has spoken out about the emotional toll of persistent online criticism and homophobic remarks, saying she is exhausted from constantly being judged for expressing herself and simply living her life.In a lengthy statement posted on her official Facebook page on Friday, Briguela, whose real name is Mcneal Briguela, said she continues to struggle with the negativity directed at her despite trying to become accustomed to public scrutiny.“I don’t think people understand how mentally and emotionally exhausting it is to be in my position sometimes. Imagine waking up every day, trying to live your life, minding your own business, expressing yourself, and doing things that make you happy, only to find out that people have once again found another reason to make fun of you, criticize you, and turn you into a topic of hate,” she said.The 22-year-old personality said even her clothing choices, photos and expressions of femininity have become…