Fifth Solomon cries out after bullying
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Actor, director, and content creator Fifth Solomon is reclaiming his power after facing a fresh wave of online hate. In a raw and defiant post, he confronted the slurs and judgments hurled his way.
“Retokada. Flop. Baliw. Mental Hospital. DDS. Incerun. Too fem.” Fifth wrote on his Facebook.
“Call me names. Laugh all you want. I've heard worse. Survived worse,” he wrote, opening up about a life built without privilege or protection.
“I grew up with no blueprint, no guidance, no safety net. So I taught myself how to fight, how to bite back.”
“Truth is, we all like to play clean but live dirty. Most of us enjoy watching others fall. Let's not pretend.”
Fifth also wrote about getting home from a hospital following a mental breakdown.
"I'm okay now. I'm in the ER with my sister. Balitang inaaaaa! I had a mental breakdown because of online bullying. Thanks to all the people who reached out. I am going to release a statement tomorrow," Fifth wrote on Monday.
A previous post from Fifth showed a screenshot of him responding to a comment asking about his political views.
"I don't want to explain myself to people I don't know, but if you want an answer, no I'm not DDS I'm not also kakampink. I'm just pretty."
Solomon first entered the public spotlight in 2014, as a housemate on Pinoy Big Brother: All In, alongside his twin brother Fourth.
In 2018, he made his directorial debut with Nakalimutan Ko Nang Kalimutan Ka, a romantic drama starring Alex Gonzaga.
Since then, he's appeared in various television shows and films, taking on both comedic and dramatic roles.
Over the years, his transition as a young LGBTQ+ creative, along with his decision to undergo several cosmetic procedures, has been the subject of public scrutiny.
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