Nadine Samonte couldn’t stop crying after she was informed that she was not invited to GMA Gala 2024.
In her statement, Nadine, who’s still a talent of GMA Sparkle, said that she had already bought her gown in preparation for the event and already checked in at Manila Marriott Hotel during the day of the gala.
“May nag-message rin kasi sa handler ko na bigla daw nawala ang name ko sa list. So, nagtaka ako, bakit nawala? Nakaka-sad po talaga. Yung table ko, dulo talaga siya na daanan na ng mga lumalabas,” she said.
The incident forced her to leave the event early.
“Noong dumating ako sa hotel room, sa comfort room, hindi ko na talaga napigilan, dun ako umiyak. Narinig ng husband ko and dun ko na naikuwento sa kanya ang totoong nangyari. Galit talaga siya, gusto niyang bumaba. Sabi ko, ‘Okay na yon.’ Sabi niya lang sa akin, ‘Hindi kita pinayagang bumalik sa pag-aartista para ganyanin lang,” she said.
According to her, a production staff member of GMA Gala has already apologized to her for the incident and has even vowed to do better next year.
She also clarified that she was not upset about GMA Network.
“Hindi po masama ang loob ko sa GMA, and I’m still thankful kasi nabigyan ako ng magandang show and opportunity na maipakita ko yung skills ko sa acting. Masama ang loob ko sa production ng Gala Night kasi may nangyari na before, tapos ngayon, meron na naman,” she stated.
It can be recalled that Nadine’s stylist, Miss Keith, revealed the incident on X.
“Treat your artists right. Kahit na di yan prime niyo. Bat kayo magiinvite pero wala pala sa listahan. Wag niyo unahin mga influencers na iniinvite niyo. So disappointing Sparkle GMA Artist Center. #GMAGala2024 CHEAP!” she said.
