Actress Matet de Leon recently made headlines after shutting down a basher who compared her to fellow actress Carmina Villarroel, sparking a conversation about online negativity.

The incident began on TikTok when a commenter claimed that Matet was no longer relevant and suggested that Carmina is more attractive. In response, Matet didn’t hold back, taking a firm stand against the baseless criticism.

The controversy stemmed from an old clip Matet had shared, where she humorously remarked, “Di bale nang ganito ‘yung noo ko pero ganito ‘yung mukha ko — maganda, kaysa meron ako ng noo mo tas mukha mo.” Some speculated that this comment was directed at Carmina, fueling unnecessary drama.

However, Matet quickly clarified the situation in a follow-up video, explaining that the original comment was aimed at a relative and was posted years ago. She stressed that she had long moved past the issue and had no involvement in any conflicts that others might be imagining.

Matet expressed concern about how simple comments can be blown out of proportion and misconstrued, particularly when there is no truth behind them. She also urged netizens not to involve her in discussions about issues that don’t concern her, especially those involving other celebrities like Carmina.

Demonstrating her characteristic wit, Matet also addressed the basher who called her “laos” (washed up), quipping, “Paano malalaos eh ‘di naman sikat. Oh. Hindi nalalaos ang hindi sikat.” Her sharp and humorous comeback showed that Matet is not one to shy away from online critics.

This incident highlights the tendency of netizens to overinterpret and escalate issues, reminding everyone of the importance of thoughtful online engagement. Matet de Leon’s response serves as a reminder that even veteran actresses can be targets of online negativity, but they also know how to handle it with grace and humor.