Cristine Reyes Faces Backlash Over Viral Birthday Post

CRISTINE REYES – Actress Cristine Reyes reacts after her post about Barbie Hsu goes viral, clarifying her stance and addressing the public’s response.

Filipina actress Cristine Reyes recently found herself at the center of controversy after sharing a social media post that combined a tribute to the late Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu with a birthday greeting for herself. The post, which she shared on February 5, the day of her 36th birthday, quickly went viral and drew strong reactions from netizens.

In her Facebook post, Cristine shared a photo of herself with Barbie Hsu, who was widely known for her iconic role as “Shan Cai” in the hit series Meteor Garden. Alongside the image, she wrote, “Rest in peace, our childhood favorite. Also, happy 36th birthday to me today.”

Many social media users were displeased with the post. The backlash escalated, with netizens criticizing the actress for what they perceived as an inappropriate combination of mourning and self-celebration. The post quickly made rounds on X (formerly Twitter), where it garnered a wave of negative comments.

As a result of the criticism, Cristine deleted her post. However, the controversy did not end there. Instead of remaining silent, she responded to her critics with another post, addressing the issue in a seemingly sarcastic manner.

“2.5.25 Maligayang Kaarawan sa akin. Yun na lang. Oks na!? Kailangan palaging perfect. Bawal magkamali nowadays.. May kalupitan na kapalit sa mga bagay kapag nagkamali e, diba?

“Marahil ako nga talaga ay nagluluksa ngayong kaarawan ko. Good?” she wrote.

Her response triggered mixed reactions from netizens. While some sympathized with her and defended her right to express her emotions, others continued to criticize her for what they considered a lack of sensitivity.

Despite the backlash, Cristine Reyes remains a trending topic across social media platforms. Whether this controversy will fade away or spark further discussions remains to be seen, but it is clear that the actress’s post has left a strong impression on the online community.