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Nadia Montenegro, Chuckie Dreyfus, Aster Amoyo end crowdfunding for John Regala

By Cara Emmeline Garcia

After almost three weeks of careful treatment, actor John Regala would no longer be receiving any help from industry personalities Nadia Montenegro, Chuckie Dreyfus, and Aster Amoyo.

In a joint statement released on August 17, Monday, the stars cited that no amount of effort can help John because he is a “very uncooperative and difficult individual.”

They added, “John's terrible habit of constant and abusive self-medication is something we cannot condone nor tolerate.”

Therefore, the trio decided to end their involvement in helping the actor and his medical treatment, care, and recovery.

“As much as it is our desire to see this through, these unfortunate circumstances and regretful turn of events have made it impossible for us to continue.

“That being said, we sincerely have no regrets whatsoever coming together to help out John,” they said.

Nadia, Chuckie, and Aster mentioned that the proceeds they've collected will be handed over to John's care.

The three detailed, “All remaining funds from our crowdfunding page and the joint bank account which was created for donations will be promptly turned over to whoever will look after John for safekeeping and shall be used for his treatment and future medical needs.

“A complete accounting of all donations and breakdown of expenses during our care will be given to John.”

They also thanked everyone who supported their cause --- industry personalities and fans alike.

“If not for all of you, John would not have been able to receive the proper treatment and urgent medical attention he needed in order to get better.

“John's health problems are still far from over, and we can only hope and pray that he eventually listens to the advice of doctors and people who love and care for him. May he also spend the remainder of his funds wisely.

“We are thankful to have had this opportunity and wish nothing but the best for John now and in the future,” they concluded.


On July 30, the three showbiz personalities were said to be joining forces to help John Regala after he was spotted looking stick-thin in Pasay City.

In a report made by GMA News, barangay officials noted that the former action star had been puking for 15 days due to liver cirrhosis, among many ailments.

John has since been discharged from the National Kidney and Transplant Institute after being confined for several days.