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Kapuso actress Klea Pineda finally spoke up about being the target of online bullying.

In a short video on Instagram, Klea opened up about the hate she has been receiving online.

"I don't know why but I just really feel like speaking up about 'online bashing.' I think this might actually be the first time I'm ever doing this," the actress began her post.

"First of all, I'm one of those people who still experiences heavy bashing online about my physical appearance, how I dress, the way I create my content, how I carry myself, even my skin color. And then there are all the things people accuse me of without even knowing the real story or what's actually happening in my personal life," she continued.

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Klea admitted that she gets affected by some of these comments, even while trying very hard to ignore them.

"Let me tell you this, it's not easy. It's not easy waking up in the morning, checking your phone, and the first thing you see are hurtful words from strangers who don't even know you. I've promised myself so many times that I'd stop reading the comments just to protect my mental health. It sounds simple, right? But it's hard. There are still moments when I can't help but look, especially when I post something on TikTok or Facebook that I genuinely like, when I feel good about myself, confident, and happy with what I'm sharing. But then... wow. Some of the comments just hit differently. You have no idea how damaging words can be, how they can break someone emotionally and mentally, how they can destroy a person's confidence to even show up in public," she said.

Klea then sent a powerful reminder on the proper and responsible use of social media.

"I'm sharing this because I want people to be more aware of how their words can affect someone. You might think it's nothing, but you never really know how deep that pain goes for the person on the other side of the screen," she wrote.

"It hurts to think that sometimes, it takes someone losing their life before people realize how serious and deep this issue is. Let's always choose to be kind. None of us have the right to judge others, especially when we don't know their story. Please don't be the reason someone gives up on life. Be an inspiration instead. Help lift others up. Let this be a reminder to those who find joy in bashing and judging people online, use the right way. Stop the hate. Be kind," Klea ended her post.

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Klea Pineda has been on the receiving end of online abuse after rumors and various speculations about her relationship with ex-girlfriend emerged.

The hate was made even more amplified as netizens noticed her growing closeness to actress Janella Salvador.

Klea Pineda and Janella Salvador recently co-starred in the queer-themed Cinemalaya film Open Endings with Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Leanne Mamonong.

The pair have been spotted hanging out even after filming and promotions for the film have wrapped up.