The social media manager of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards (FAMAS) clarified that Eva Darren was not picked as a presenter during last week’s controversial awards night.
It can be recalled that the 72nd FAMAS received criticism on social media after Eva’s son claimed that his mother was replaced by the organizers at the last minute of the event.
However, Johnrey Rivas, a member of the FAMAS staff, denied that they picked Eva as the event’s presenter.
According to Johnrey, Eva was not included in the script as the veteran actress was not approved to become the presenter of FAMAS.
He revealed that FAMAS originally wanted Tirso Cruz III and Glaiza de Castro to become the presenter of the awards night, but unfortunately, the actress was not allowed by her management.
FAMAS then asked veteran actress Nova Villa to replace Glaiza, but her poor eyesight prompted the organizers to replace her at the last minute.
Johnrey said that Nova was the one who complained about her eyesight.
He blamed FAMAS’ public relations officer Renz Spangler for not informing Eva’s camp that she was no longer chosen to become the presenter.
Johnrey also said that Renz was the one who brought confusion to the event organizers.
“HINDI HINANAP NG PROD SI MS. EVA DARREN DAHIL NG BIYERNES PA LANG AY WALA NA ITO SA PROGRAMA AT SCRIPT. KATULAD DIN NG HINDI NA HINANAP SI ALFRED, SI LA SANTOS AT ANG IBA PA. IYON ANG MALINAW SA FAMAS BOARD. DAHIL NGA WALANG CONFIRMATION SA INVITER (PRO NG FAMAS) NITO MULA BIYERNES HANGGANG LINGGO,” he stated.
Johnrey also said that FAMAS was wrong for saying that they searched for Eva during the Award’s night and suspected the the organization made the said statement to protect Renz.
“To Clarify the Statement ng FAMAS, ISANG DEVICE NG FAMAS NA ILIGTAS ANG PRO SA APOLOGY LETTER “CANNOT LOCATE EVA DARREN”, DAHIL HINDI TALAGA NAMIN HINAHANAP SI EVA DARREN, WALA SIYA SA PROGRAM. MAS PINILI NG FAMAS NA MAGING SACRIFICIAL LAMB ANG PRODUCTION OUTFIT NA NAGMAMANAGE TO PROTECT THE EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL CHALLENGES NI RENZ (PRO),” he stated.
As of writing, Eva’s camp has yet to give a response to Johnrey’s explanation.