Rich Asuncion reveals she was bullied because of her beauty pageant performance

Kapuso actress Rich Asuncion did not expect to be bullied years after she joined Binibining Pilipinas 2009.

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The Ika-6 Na Utos actress shared her encounter a month ago on her Instagram account.

She recalls, "About a month ago, I've encountered a bunch of coward gay bullies in McDo. As soon as I sat on our table, these bullies who were seated right next to us, started murmuring to each other and laughing. So I listened closely and realized they were talking about me and my poor performance during Bb. Pilipinas (particularly my answer to the Q&A). I froze and literally didn't know what to do. I know I could've talked to them but I just didn't know what to say. I felt so helpless, I just started crying!"

Rich then added how her boyfriend Benj Mudie helped her get over the experience.

"When my boyfriend finally finished ordering and arrived at the table, the bullies fled in a second. So pathetic! Ben got so curious about it and told me he wants to watch the pageant but I also have to watch it with him. At first I was hesitant because I'm so embarrassed by it. He then held my hand and told me this is the only way to get over it. And so I did and now I'M TOTALLY OVER IT. Thanks to my @benjmudie. Thank you baby for pushing me to be stronger as a person."

She also has a message to her bullies and to those who are being bullied.

"To my bullies, you can eat shit! I am not perfect and so are you! I'm sure you are just jealous because you can never ever join Binibini. I am sharing this story because I want you all to realize, that you are stronger than you think. You shouldn't let anyone put you down. And I also want to point out how important it is to have a support - may it be your family, friends, partner, etc. So stop bullying!"

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