Sparkle stands with Klea Pineda 'in the face of unacceptable threats'

TRIGGER WARNING: Threats of sexual violence

Sparkle released a statement saying that they stand with Klea Pineda “in the face of unacceptable threats.”

On social media Wednesday, Sparkle said it "advocates for safety, dignity, and kindness for all. We do not condone acts of hate and intimidation and re-affirm our commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all our artists.”

"Sparkle stands with Klea Pineda in the face of unacceptable threats," it said in the caption.

"Such hateful messages only serve to perpetuate fear and discrimination. We continue to advocate for respect and kindness for all," it added.

Earlier, Klea called out a hateful message she received.

Sharing a screenshot of the message that said, “Dapat sa ‘yo ni-re-rape eh, kaso pati rapist aayaw, asim mo e," the actress said in the caption that she is used to criticism "but some people are getting way too comfortable with their words."

“Nobody deserves to be on the receiving end of jokes like this,” Klea said.

Her post on Facebook has since been deleted, but it is still up on her Instagram Stories as of posting.

Klea is currently working on her first international film, which is co-produced by Alden Richards and US producers.

She last appeared in the queer film “Open Endings,” which also put out a statement in support of Klea.

"We, at Open Endings, strongly condemn the anonymous threat sent to one of our actors, Klea Pineda," it said.

"Threats of sexual violence are never a joke, never acceptable, and never something that should be normalized especially against members of the LGBTQIA+ community, who continue to face harassment, discrimination, and violence simply for existing openly and truthfully," it added.

"Klea deserves safety, dignity, and protection. So does every queer person," the film said in its statement, which Klea also reposted on Instagram.