Actress Arra San Agustin has dismissed rumors romantically linking her to TV host and actor Paolo Contis, calling the claims a “hard no” during an interview on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.”
Clarifying the Rumors
Arra explained that the speculation arose from edited photos and headlines stemming from their skits on the now-defunct noontime show “Tahanang Pinakamasaya.”
“Meron po kaming skit, ‘TP Happy’ ‘yung tawag… Love triangle kami—ako, si Kuya Pao at si Betong [Sumaya]. ‘Yung mga tao, they cut out pictures of me and Kuya Paolo, tapos gumagawa sila ng mga articles… Nag-start po ‘yon last year,” she said.
The rumors resurfaced recently, despite both Arra and Paolo categorically denying them.
Impact of Fake News
San Agustin expressed concern about the dangers of disinformation on social media:
“Social media is dangerous. Parang we can easily be manipulated or gaslighted by a single headline… Hindi pa sila nagtatanong kung totoo ba, they draw conclusions.”
She emphasized that she and Contis are merely friends.
Paolo Contis’ Response
Contis addressed the issue in November, clarifying that circulating videos of him and San Agustin had been “maliciously edited.” He also hinted at being single amid breakup rumors involving his ex-partner, actress Yen Santos.
This incident highlights the pervasive issue of fake news in the entertainment industry, with both actors urging the public to verify information before drawing conclusions.