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Prima Donnas actress Aiko Melendez opened up on her recent vlog about an accident that led to her forehead getting injured.

She said in a recent vlog, "Hi, guys. May pag mababa ang energy ko today and it's not a good sight to see on my YouTube channel na ganito ang itsura ko. But I'd like to make this video to clarify some issues going around on social media."

The actress narrated how a simple accident led to a deep cut on her forehead that gushed out blood. "Actually, last night nasa bahay lang ako. As much as possible, I stay home. Kagabi, while eating a spicy Korean ramen. Parang na-feel kong 'yung tiyan ko bumabaliktad na. Pinipilit ko pa rin siyang kainin. Finally, nasuka ako.

"Nung nag-exert ako ng effort, nahilo ako, then tumama na 'yung ulo ko sa sink. Then nakahiga na ako sa sahig.

"Malalim at malaki 'yung sugat...so kailangan siyang tahiin.

Aiko was advised by her brother Angelo, who is a registered nurse, to immediately go to a hospital. Luckily, her son Andre and their family driver was able to take Aiko to the hospital.

Finding a hospital that would accommodate them proved to be a challenge, on their third hospital attempt they were finally able to receive treatment.

She said, "Finally nakahanap kami ng ospital na hindi gaanong jam-packed. I'm blessed kasi 'yung ospital na 'yun hindi na tumatanggap ng COVID-19 patients.

"A lot of things were in my head, 'yung Prima Donnas shoot, paano...mag-sa-start na kami. May healing process pa itong sugat ko.

"Sabi ng doctor, buti na lang hindi natamaan 'yung nerve mo sa mata.

"Nagpapasalamat ako sa Panginoon na hindi po na-damage 'yung mata ko.

"Tumama talaga siya sa sink kaya pumutok siya. Sa mga nagkakalat na nakipag-away ako or anything, it's unfair, don't speculate or make up things dahil hindi makakabuti sa ating lahat 'yan.

Aiko then thanked everyone who had shown their concern for her well-being and reminded everyone to stay safe.

"Direk Gina [Alajar] I love you so much, sa mga boss ko sa Prima Donnas salamat sa pag-check sa akin.

"Maaming salamat po sa lahat ng mga nag-me-message po sa akin. Na-appreciate ko po lahat ng message niyo, I wish I can reply to everyone but kailangan ko pa po magpahinga. Salamat sa inyo. Sana po lahat tayo magingat sa panahon na ito.

Look at Aiko Melendez's inspiring weight loss journey here: