Magazine condemns leak of Ellen Adarna nude photos, asks public not to spread them

A men's magazine on Wednesday condemned the leak of nude photographs featuring actress and model Ellen Adarna from a photo shoot for the magazine's issue last April.

 

Esquire Philippines said the photos, which have been spreading online, were being distributed with neither the consent of Ellen nor the magazine.

 

"The recent circulation of such sensitive photos without her (or our) knowledge or consent is in blatant violation of her privacy, and her right to dignity. We share her outrage; we are deeply angry; we will not hesitate to take the appropriate legal action," the magazine said in a statement.

 

"The images in question, staged with photographer Jake Versoza, were never used in the magazine itself, and in most cases, were never even in the possession of the magazine.

 

"The images we did use from the shoot were treated to make sure any sensitive areas were artfully covered or obscured, as had been the agreement.

 

"It is apparent as well to Esquire magazine that its own rights, as well as that of photographer Jake Versoza, have been infringed. We will take the proper measured action to protect its rights.

 

Esquire also encouraged people not to spread the photos of Ellen, "whose rights and dignity above all else’s should be respected at this time." — JST, GMA News