An Open Letter To Our Fans

Hi! You might be wondering what this letter is about. Ako din, I am wondering what this letter is going to be about. I do not actually know how to start writing this letter; and I do not actually know either if it is right to do this. All I know for sure is I need to let some things out of my chest. And I couldn’t find any other way to do it so I am writing here on my blog, like I used to.

Bago ang lahat gusto ko muna magpasalamat sainyo. Sa lahat ng suporta at pagmamahal na ibinigay at ipinakita niyo sa amin. Sa mga bagay na isinakripisyo niyo alang-alang sa akin/aming dalawa ni Alden. At sa lahat ng iba niyo pang nagawa lalong-lalo na ang pagtulong niyo sa kapwa. Habang buhay akong magpapasalamat sa Diyos dahil dumating kayo sa buhay ko at nakilala ko kayo. Maraming salamat sa panahon at sa pagkakataon.

By the end of this letter I am pretty sure majority of you are going to turn your backs on me and probably hate on me. Pero sabi nga nila, speak the truth even if your voice shakes.

When I was new in the business, you all came to my life and loved me for exactly the way I am. Hindi ko kinailangang magpanggap para mahalin niyo. At nagpapasalamat ako dahil tinanggap at minahal niyo kung sino at ano ako bilang tao. Nagpapasalamat din ako sa Diyos siyempre dahil binigyan niya ako “kakayahan” at pagkakataon na magbigay ligaya sa iba. I honestly could not be more thankful for the gift of making people happy by just being myself. I believe that is a rarity here in the world of show business, but I am really thankful God had given me that some kind of knack. Maaaring wala nga akong talento pero masaya ako na nakakapagpasaya ako ng ilang mga tao. That’s more then enough for me.

I used to be REALLY amazed by the support AlDub was getting back then. I was overwhelmed by all the attention and support you are giving us. AlDub Nation 2015, ang saya saya lang. When everyone was taking things lightly and we were all just so happy. Do you still remember the good ol’ days? Back when things are so not complicated? Still worth remembering up to this time. Two years later, a lot has changed but some things remained the same. Masaya pa din kayo. I can see how happy you guys are whenever you are all together. Iba yung saya niyo tuwing magkakasama kayo. Masasabi kong ibang klase yung pagkakaibigan at samahan na nabuo sa pagsuporta niyo sa amin. At hindi ako magsasawang ulit-ulitin na sana huwag mawala yan kahit ano pa ang mangyari.

Marami kayong nagagawa hindi lang para sa amin ni Alden, kundi para na din sa iba. Marami kayong ibang natutulungan na mas higit na nangangailangan. At nagpapasalamat ako dahil ginagawa niyo yan ng kusa, dahil mayroon kayong busilak na kalooban. Salamat dahil ultimo kayo ay nakakapagpasaya din ng iba pang mga tao.

I am grateful to have all of you who have walked this path with me. But I need to be honest, I am at this point where I feel like I live in a box. I have not been able to do what I want and say what I feel because every time I try to express my thoughts and feelings, some of you tend to misapprehend and invalidate them in so many ways. Telling me I am not supposed to feel that way because I am “rich and famous”. Telling me I have no right to be sad and hurt because I have everything a person could ask for. Judging, blaming and getting mad at me for expressing what I truly feel just because you do not agree and it is inconvenient for you. Dictating me what I should feel and should not feel. Ang hirap. Yung mga taong nagsasabi na wala akong dapat na maramdaman kundi kaligayahan kasi pinagpapala ako at dapat akong magpasalamat sakanila (at sakanila lang) dahil “wala naman ako kung wala sila”. Do not get me wrong, I am thankful for everything I have right now. And I have the Lord and the people who helped and supported me along the way to thank for that. I just could not take how some people feel so entitled in so many things, hindi lang sa career, ultimo personal na buhay. Minsan nga tinatanong ko ang sarili ko, sino ba talaga ang gumawa sa akin? Ang Diyos ba o sila? Pagmamay-ari ba nila buong pagkatao ko para diktahan ako sa halos lahat ng bagay? Bakit ganun? Ganun ba dapat kapag mahal mo yung tao? Susubukan mong kontrolin ng naaayon sa kagustuhan mo? Dahil tingin mo yun yung tama? Dahil tingin mo doon siya liligaya?

Dumating yung araw na naramdaman ko na para bang hindi na ako masaya. Na kahit sandamakmak ang biyaya ang natatanggap ko, nawala na yung ligaya sa puso ko. Hindi ko na makita yung tuwa sa mga ngiti ko at kinang sa mga mata ko. Hanggang sa napagtanto ko na iyon pala ay dahil sa ilang mga tao na nakapaligid sa akin. Yung mga taong akala ko ay tunay na nagmamalasakit at nagmamahal sa akin. Mahirap. Nahihirapan akong dinidiktahan ng mga dapat kong gawin at maramdaman. Napagtanto ko na nakokompromiso na yung kalayaan at kaligayahan ko. At hindi ko kayang mamuhay ng ganoon. I want to be able to do what I want and what makes me happy because I believe that is how life should be. I do not want to compromise my own happiness for other people’s desires. So this time, I am choosing myself. Ako naman.

When AlDub happened, everything escalated. My life changed drastically when Kalyeserye began. We’ve had blessings on top of blessings. Alden and I were given so much more than we could ask for. But more than anything, we will be forever thankful that God had given us people like you. People who support us in the things we do; those who always stood by our sides and defended us against judgments and criticisms; those who love us truthfully as a pair and as two different individuals; and those who never gave up. And for all the love and efforts you have given us, you deserve to know the truth that at this very moment Alden and I are just friends. We are a love team.

I hope you understand that I am here because I love making people happy. I am blessed to be in Eat Bulaga because I get to do what I want to do, and I get to be with such amazing people. I was never into money or fame. All I want in this life is to be free and happy. And I am certain that no amount of fame and money can ever give me genuine happiness. All my life I have been seeking love from people around me. And that is all that matters to me at this moment. As I have said, as you finish reading this letter, a lot of you would probably turn your backs on me. I am ready for it; I knew this day would come. Even if I am left with a small number of supporters after posting this, kahit sampu lang yan, for as long as I know (and I feel) they truly love me and care for me, I’ll be fine. Or even if I am left with none, I have family and friends who love me dearly and will never leave my side whatever happens. Sapat na yun para sa akin.

I also owe this to everyone who were dragged into this. Our families, friends, and workmates are being bashed and ridiculed by some. Kahit sinong madikit sa amin pinagiisipan at pinagsasalitaan ng hindi maganda. Basta hindi naaayon sa kagustuhan ang mga nakikita, nagagalit. It hurts me seeing them being hurt. It hurts me how some of you are so capable and so proud of throwing so much hate on others– especially on people who care about us. Family and friends outside the industry are being taken into the wrong context, even if they do not have anything to do with the issues thrown at us. Hiling ko ang ay sana bigyan natin sila ng respeto. Naiintindihan ko na pinoprotektahan niyo lang kami, at nagpapasalamat ako sa lahat ng ginagawa niyong pagtatanggol sa amin, pero sana maintindihan niyo din na hindi kailangan maliitin ang pagkatao ng iba. Hindi niyo sila kailangan tirahin ng masasamang salita, Alam kong karamihan ng pinagdadaanan ko ngayon ay parte ng mundong ginagalawan ko. But some things are really getting out of hand, kailangan na din natin ilagay sa wasto. But then again, I know, that at the end of the day, love wins over hate. I still believe, and I fervently hope, that the same love who brought all of us here together in the beginning, will heal all scars and unite us again. Let us not focus on those who judge, but to those who love without any hesitations and expectations. I am who I am right now because of that.

Again, thank you very much for the love and support you have given me. I will forever cherish the presence of the whole fandom in my life. I do hope I have also given you enough joy for you to give me the freedom I believe I deserve. Freedom to feel what I want to feel, be what I want to be, and do what I want to do.

Alden deserves the same, too.

With so much gratitude,
That Girl

 

63 Comment

  1. Joan says: Reply

    😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 no words meng just i love you and I will stay bcoz i love you

    1. Sarah Ardona says: Reply

      Basta ako Maine anuman ang mangyari never ako makikialam sa personal life mo. San ka man masaya dun ako. Di mo man ako killa bsta mahal kita Maine😊

  2. Mildred says: Reply

    Sana sa next moment, kayo na. Still waiting for that day to happen! ❤
    Cheer up, Meng!

  3. Venus says: Reply

    Yeah you both deserve to be happy. Still here and willing to support no matter what

  4. mfernandez says: Reply

    Nothing change Maine. I respected you more for being honest. I love you more that you ever know.❤️💛

  5. Opy Llaguno says: Reply

    Meng it hurts to know da truth but still im praying for both of u& alden forever YoY dis happen grabe ang bagsak ng puso ko d k ata kya masakit pano kya mka move on

  6. Danirose says: Reply

    Do what makes you happy. 😊 It was fate that brought you where you are right now. And yes, minsan mo pinangarap maging artista pero sa tingin ko hindi ito ang totoong makakapagpasaya sayo. I hope you can go on and free yourself. Time has reached to a point where honesty is best said than making them believe that there is really something special bet. you and Alden. Everything has to end anyways. Walang forever sometimes means starting to be free. Kaya, go girl! Go to wherever, whatever and to whoever makes you happy! 😊😍👊🏻

  7. Rich says: Reply

    I love you just the same or even more. All I want is for you to be happy like how you make me happy. I will still be one PROUD MAINEan here.
    Love you Menggay… Virtual hugs…

  8. Christopher Genova says: Reply

    Lahat ng tao dto sa mundo deserve na maging masaya, mamuhay ng payapa. Salamat din sa pag papasaya sa amin.. Lagi lang akong magiging isa sa iyong mga taga suporta…. Support you forever!

  9. HOMEBOY says: Reply

    Enjoy your life as God wants. Yes. Feel free to grow more and more into the woman He wants you to be. Be Yourself. Love you Maine!

    1. Bhabie Rose says: Reply

      Hello Maine god bless u always ingat k palagi see u sa eb tom Maine happy Sunday may the good Lord guide u always happy Sunday Maine

  10. Honey Savares says: Reply

    still speechless after reading this. sakit sa puso. still digesting every word you say. kung hnd kau maghihintay ako. mahal ko kau pareho pero tlgang nadurog ako ngaun. anyway, will still be staying to support you both. 😭😭😭

  11. Nenita Gloria G. Cawaling says: Reply

    Just stay sweet to each other. Stay as friends. Love each other even if up to that extent only. At least now we know the truth. We expect nothing more. GOD BLESS YOU. And GOD BLESS ALDEN. Sana d nyo na lang ginawa yong episode nyo ng KALYESERYE na nag aminan kyo na mahal nyo ang isat isa. Naniwala na kc ako noon na kyo na.

  12. Sean Puchu says: Reply

    Yup, im that guy na super fan mo na kaya kang suportahan sa kung ano man ang gusto mo at kung kanino ka man masaya.. Ituloy mo lang yan bebe gurl, do whatever makes you happy.. kasi yun din ang Happiness ko/namin. oh Sya tama na to at kakain pa ako ng Ramen.. GBU!

    PS. wala silang pake kung sampo lang kami!

  13. reign says: Reply

    i am speechless, Miss Maine… but, this is reality. salamat at naisiwalat mo na kung ano talagang meron kayo ni Alden. but, i will still be praying that the two of you will end up together…. i am not giving up praying for the good things for you both. nanginginig na ako but, i have to accept the real score.

    i will still stay for you & Alden. praying also for you, two. SALAMAT SA ALDUB, Maine!

  14. Kimberly says: Reply

    Do what makes you happy, ate Meng. Ramdam ko yung nararamdaman mo.

    Basta Maine, hindi ako mawawala kahit anong mangyare. Susuportahan kita sa lahat ng bagay o tao na nagpapasaya sa’yo. Love you Maine.

  15. etxetera says: Reply

    You and Alden should have stated it before together as a team that you are merely friends. The fans with all the love and support deserves the TRUTH early on rather than playing with everyone’s feelings.

    Whatever you decide to do or to be with remember ☝ bad company corrupts GOOD character. ALWAYS TRY TO BE GOOD NO MATTER WHAT. Be yourself, but always your BETTER self.

  16. Maimai says: Reply

    Right from the start I didnt expect na kayo. But Im happy you said your piece no matter what I am still a fan silent fan who will support you all the way. Tahimik lang ako kasi mismo ako minsan ng nabash for just saying what I feel to share. I wanted to be a member of your fan club but decided just to be a silent fan. Sa pagsasalita mo walang magbabagi ikaw pa rin ang lodI ko magpakaylanman. Go lang Maine! True fan will remain with you! Kung wala ng maiingay na mga fans mo na nageexpect at sobrang nagcocontrol ng galaw mo, tandaan mo madami ka pa din silent fans na tulad ko na naniniwalang tuloy pa din ang support sayo.
    I love you Maine, just continue your journey kung pagod ka na pahinga ka lang basta
    dito lang ako.

  17. Dorelyn Paclibar says: Reply

    I support you no matter what and regardless of any circumstances that happened. You bring happiness to me just like a daughter to a mother. I will forever stay with you thru thick & thin. I love you always. Stay cool & real, just be you.

  18. Mae Frances says: Reply

    And with that maine, i still remain as ur fan pra s inyong dlwa ni alden,malyo man ako,hindi ko p man kayo nkita s personal kau prn ang source of happiness ko, anu man ang mangyari hanggang s huling hininga ko kayo at kayong dlawa prn ang susuportahan ko, at proud ako s lhat ng mga narating nyo pareho, and im proud to say I STILL REMAIN.😘😘😘

  19. Annabel (@bellyliciousme) says: Reply

    Menggay, ayaw kung mag-drama kasi nakakasira ng fez (eh sira na ng fez ko 😁😁😁). At anong akala mo bibitawan kita? Sira ka ba eh ikaw ang kaligayahan ko kaya. Ano ako hilo? Heler, pang-forever ang love ko sa yo mahaderang bata ka. Support pa din ng support itong pekeng Nanay mo sa anuman ang tatahakin mo. I love you, Meng flaws and all.

    PS.
    I will always pray for you and Alden.

  20. Meng in life we cannot get everything we want, including love ,respect and sincerity from people,but by God nobody I mean nobody deserved those love respect and sincerity than you my my dear.I always knew you are different, different in a good way,chin up girl, toughened up, there’s a bumpy road ahead of you, you’re a tough cookie and remember whatever you hear from this point on just suck it up, we’re always here, your true fans always waiting for your new adventure!Try to be happy from now on, your free now,be with whoever you want to be, love you sweetie!😘😘😘

  21. Sarah says: Reply

    Basta Maine, I love you both as individuals!
    No matter who/what you are, no matter where you go, no matter what you do!💖💛💙

  22. Wishing you and Alden all the best!Love you both!😘😘😘

    Your nanay from another tatay,just kidding 😁😁😁

  23. Rainy Dence Lozada says: Reply

    Meng, kaninang madaling araw nagbasa ako ng blog mo kasi I felt na mag a update ka…
    Meng, sorry, sorry if our love for you has become at times constricting. Sorry if instead of letting you soar, we have somewhat clipped your wings to be free.
    I love you (and Alden) so much and I because of that, I just want the best for both of you, so if freedom is what is best then I’ll give it. Freedom for you bith to be yourselves, to take things at your pace. But I will remain true to my vow of “WALANG IWANAN”, nandito pa rin ako para sa inyong dalawa. Kumakapit, sumusuporta, lumalaban, nagmamahal. *hugs*

  24. Nancy Jeannette says: Reply

    Love you 💛 💛 💛 Meng ❤😘 dito lang ako

  25. Jillian Margaret Francisco says: Reply

    Thank you for the letter Ate Maine! 😊 I will promise that I will never leave you and Alden. Ano mang mangyari walang iwanan. Andedyo na touch ako sa letter mo. And dahil dyan mas lalo pa ko pa kayong mamahalin ni Kuya Alden. And for the real supporters, let us give Freedom to Ate Maine and Kuya Alden! Medyo nalungkot ako nung sinabi mo Ate Maine na You and Alden are just friends. Truth hurts, but I’ll accept that because that is the truth. I’ll just be quiet so that I will not and never hurt anyone. I Love you Ate Maine! Take Care ka po 💛💛💛😘😘😘

  26. lynda says: Reply

    nothing has changed ill stay i love u even more i love your honesty that makes me admire you more God bless be happy do what makes you happy

  27. Beth sanchez says: Reply

    I will still spport both you and Alden! Thank you for your honesty which we all love from the very first time

  28. Annie says: Reply

    Maine,
    You are still finding your way in life. Let me pass on some advice given to me decades ago that has guided me through my life, especially in my early adult years:

    “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” – 1 Timothy 4:12

    I don’t live in your showbiz world and I can just imagine the pressures, intrigue, and temptations you face, living in that world. Pressures most especially from your and RFJ’s fans. All I can say is that biblical quote and practicing it’s meaning set the foundation for the rest of my adult life. And it has been mostly a happy one.

    I won’t try to explain the verse to you as there are many discussions and explanations on it but it boils down to living your life, in words and deeds, in accordance with your faith.

    I will be praying for you as well as Alden, that in your lives, you find happiness, contentment and peace.

  29. Mari Lourelen says: Reply

    I read this while crying, I may not be your fan that is very active in terms of you and Kuya Alden’s activities but I promised myself to always be your because you inspire me in so many ways. You always emphasize in your blog posts to always be yourself and I really told myself that multiple times. You chose the right decision Ate. I’ll keep being your supporter for I don’t know months or years. Love you!

  30. Tres says: Reply

    Proud of you Maine!

    We are here to stay, walang iwanan nga di ba?

    I am excited to see you soar high, be in showbiz or in other endeavors outside showbiz. I believe you still have talents waiting to be unlocked as you go through life.

    I pray that God will always guide you and give you the wisdom to always follow His will. And praying also that you meet genuine people to lead you in the right path.

    Thank you for being honest and continue being you. You bring us joy, you are our happy pill. Always remember that there are a lot of us who are praying for your success in your professional and personal life (Maichard shipper pa din ako forevs ❤).

    Always be happy.

    I’ll always be a fan and I’m here to stay.

  31. Hi Maine. Kahit ano mangyari, I will still support Aldub. The reason why I went to NY to wach Kalye Serye is because of you. Meron pa nga tayo picture with Alden sa elevator ng Sheraton Hotel sa Brooklyn NY.

    Gusto ko rin si Alden pero mas fan mo ako since 2015. I was on disability that time kaya nasubaybayan kita ng husto at mula noon eh naging avid fan mo ako. Yong launching ng book mo eh pinapila ko pa sister ko…just to buy the book.

    Maine I will be your “forever avid fan” with or without Alden….from mississauga, ontario, canada.

    Be happy, take care and God bless

  32. Lyn laurente says: Reply

    Basta ako forever kayo sa puso ko ni Alden, kayo lang ni Alden ang sobrang minalahal kung artista ! !kung masaya kayo masaya din ako!!! Love you both forever 😘😘😘😘😍😍😍😍

  33. jakile says: Reply

    Juicemio kinabahan ako ng very light ha. Akala ko mag deactivate ka na naman. Eto lang pala. Eh di wow. There are different kinds of fans, meron feeling entitled, merong demanding, may peyk,merong nanggugulo lang at meron ding tahimik lang. Everyone will always have an opinion. We can’t stop pips from feeling hurt and lash out. Choice nila yan.Hayaan niyo na. Lilipas din yan. Parte na eto ng mundo ng showbiz. You take the good with the bad. Just ask DongYan, JD and other popular LTs. Wlang career path na puro saya lang. I am fan of the. Love team (Alden and Maine) at nandito ako waiting for the movie at kung anuman ang nakaplano kung meron man. That’s up to the management if they still.want to tap ADN. Basta nandito lang, naghihintay. I think ADN fest and Timeless has shown that.

  34. M. Raquel Acala-Taylor says: Reply

    I am gobsmacked reading your letter Maine, this is a very brave and bold move. An anti thesis of show business. I am a late supporter/fan. I did not discover AlDub until May this year. Before then I had no idea who you and Alden were. My discovery of your love team was a happy accident. I was searching you tube for a good yoga session when I accidentally pressed something else, guess what it was? It was Alden Richards wearing a wet yellow shirt dancing in a makeshift rain. At that moment my image of Colin Firth wearing a wet white shirt getting out of the lake in Pride and Prejudice was completely shot to pieces… it was replaced by Alden Richards in a wet yellow shirt in slow motion. Forget hot yoga, I was off searching who this boy was. I then search him in you tube and discovered the two of you. I first watched your movie which I enjoyed immensely…your chemistry was jumping out of the screen..it seemed raw and real. I became more curious, I started watching kalyeserye from day 1. Imagine with 400 episodes I had so much to catch up on. I’m not crazy and delusional, I have a good head on top of my shoulders but my God the two of you were explosive. I felt like I was watching a reality show and that everything was real. Hell…I thought you were real. I have watched all the 63 episodes of DTBY after and all your SB episodes. By then, I was obsessed let me tell you..I would start my day by searching what AlDub is up to. I did not realise I was already stalking both of you. I truly believe the two of you were a couple. During interviews, no one was confirming or denying it!! When you were interviewed by Christine Jacob and Rachelle Alexandro and Alden said you had a mutual understanding and you did not deny it…I was over the moon. Every look, every touch, every smile in Sugod Bahay taking into account you were not suppose to be acting in that segment…I was over the moon..everyday I was more and more convinced that the two of you we’re together. Then came your face book live with team bananas and you said you were single. I asked myself what happened? I truly believed you were together…then Alden said in Thailand he was single…it confirmed my suspicion…was everything an act? What about what you see is what you get? What about transparency? I know you guys were probably just doing your job..but you cannot blame your fans to believe in more…people are praying for the two of you, for your future, for your kids, when I found you I found other people in London who were equally crazy about you. When we met, it was like going to an AA meeting. We all had a testimony a story to tell and a reason why we got hooked. I know that it has nothing to do with you and Alden. For you both it is just a job…but I know that you know that your job has great responsibilities…you change peoples lives..you change people’s moods and feelings and being responsible for people’s happiness is not easy, when I saw the news about a group of cancer patients who would watch AlDub before their chemotherapy hell that made me cry..I have been a nurse for 24 years and I can’t do that, whereas the two of you just have to look at each other and pain is lessened. I said to myself if I could do what you guys do to some of my patients…I will sacrifice everything. When I was at the LAX airport and there was a commotion outside I heard someone asking what’s going on and a Filipino woman replying: 3 things: There is a revolution, the pope is here and 3rd AlDub is here…I laughed inside..that is how big your influence is. If you and Alden rallied behind a presidential candidate back home i’m Sure it would be a landslide win. You see…your job is not easy…I understand you probably thought when you auditioned for EB this wasn’t part of the bargain but the nation had joined together and put you in such a position that has great implications in your life. I admire you for choosing yourself…that act is commendable but not selfless…I hope you continue what you do best and make people happy and for 10 minutes forget their issues in life. Your partnership with Alden is exceptional as well as phenomenal…your statement will probably impact on your effect on people….but you are both good at your jobs and we are firm supporters of AlDub and Main and Alden. What people had done and said was cruel it was a personal attack on you, and your friends, when people are hurt some would deflect that hurt and throw it to someone else. It’s human nature. You might not glance at my comment let alone read it. But I admire you for choosing yourself and the truth. From now on stick with it and you can’t go wrong. Take care of yourself and of each other…you and Alden may not be lovers but I believe you are friends!!! Be happy and be young and free!! Good luck!! Oh quick question Were you ever together? Just puzzled I’m sure all that sweetness must have sprung from somewhere.

    1. Bebot Torres says: Reply

      Hi! I am not Maine but what you just posted was everything I wanted to say and maybe from most of us silent fans. I hope she gets to read your reply. God bless & have a good day!

  35. Jhasmein Lei Dantes says: Reply

    Kahit di ko maintindihan yung iba (mahina po kasi ako sa english) Parang nai-iyak ako, ewan ko kung bakit ako nai-iyak basta alam ko lang ay dapat wag tayong mang husga ng ibang tao para lang kila ate maine…Damang dama ko eh…

    143 ate Maine !

  36. Nerry says: Reply

    Brave enough to let your heart speak of what you really feel without even thingking for the possible consequences it may be. Dont even dare the effect it may cause to your career and personal life. What important is to voice out the pain in your chest TOTOO ka Meng.
    I Admired and love you for being who you are. Glam and popularity does not matter to you.
    You were being hurt not for bashing you alone but you were hurt for those people being bash just because they dont want you to be with other personality other than you and Alden as a loveteam.
    No matter what what happen,count on me to support you and Alden as a loveteam and as invidual artist. I will be you last fan standing.
    Love you Meng and so proud that im a fan of your.

  37. Sabrina says: Reply

    Maine, I’m so happy & proud of you for telling the truth. Thank you so much for all the things that you’ve done to us. I been your secret fan since the start of your career. Simula pa lang alam ko na ang totoo. Sabi mo nga “WALANG PERSONALAN TRABAHO LANG”.
    Because of you I overcome my depression. Ikaw ang naging gamot sa akin kalungkutan. You’ve inspired lots of people since the beginning of your journey in show business.
    You help me to face the reality in life. Na harapin ang panibagong buhay sa kabila ng lahat ng problema at kalungkutan.
    This is my first time na may hinangaan akong artista at yung ay ang nag-iisang “NICOMAINE DEI CAPILLI MENDOZA “. Na nagbigay inspirasyon na harapin ko ang panibagong buhay na dapat kong tahakin.
    Thanking God for all the joy that your giving to us everyday of your life. Sa pagiging simple at makatao mo sa harap at likod man ng kamera. Marami kang taong napapasaya.
    “IKAW ANG GAMOT NAMIN SA ARAW-ARAW NA WALANG BAYAD O ANUMANG RESETA”.
    Ako’y nagpapasalamat sa Eat Bulaga kay Ms. Jenny at Mr. Tuviera. Sa pamamagitan nila ikaw ay naging bahagi ng aming buhay. Salamat sa inyong Pamilya sa pagmamahal sa aming mga fans mo sa suporta na binibigay nila.

    REMEMBER:
    As “REAL by PLUMB”. YOU ARE REAL!!!
    “HAPPY WITH ME by HOLYCHILD”. Will always be a part of your life because you are PHENOMINAL.
    “HOME by MICHAEL BUBLE”. Na kahit anuman ang magyari sa ating buhay nanjan ang ating pamilya na susuporta at mauuwian.

    MAHAL KITA…… AT MARAMI KAMING NAGMAMAHAL SAYO……

    I WANNA GO HOME TO HUG YOU TIGHT!
    TO EASE THE PAIN INSIDE YOU………
    IT’ALL ALL BE ALRIGHT……….
    I WILL ALWAYS BELIEVE IN YOU……..

    LOVE LOTS,
    SABRINA from the Dessert of United Arab Emirates

  38. Katherine Quinain says: Reply

    Nasaktan ako, Meng oo pero di pa rin ako bibitaw sayo. Minsan lang yung artista na totoo. Salamat kasi di mo kami pinapaasa. Salamat sa pagsabi ng katotohanan. Basta andito lang ako para sayo. Asahan mong isa ako dun sa sampu. Hehe I love you kahit di mo ko kilala. Stay as what you are.

  39. Evie says: Reply

    Thank you so much meng kasi lalo mkong napahanga sa ginawa mo sobrang tapang mo at totoong tao ka.. napaka swerte nila nanay at tatay dub at napakabait mong anak.. alam ko yung nararamdaman mo mabigat talagang dalhin yung hndi ka makawala sa isang kahon …. sorry kung maraming taong hndi na nkakaintindi ng salitang kalayaan at pang unawa at privacy kahit pribadong buhay mo pinasok nila ni hndi na nila alam kung hanggang saan lang sila… halos ang gusto nila ang maging masaya sila kahit nakikialam na sila sa buhay ng may buhay… tama ka meng hindi kayo robot ni alden para diktahan kung ano gusto nila… salamat at nailabas mo sa loobin mo para malaman nila na may hangganan ang narardaman mong sakit sana maimulat nila ang katotohanan na kailangan nyo din maging masaya ni alden sa paraang alam nyo hndi masama makipag kaibigan masaya nga ako at ang dami mo ng kaibigan sa showbiz kahit kabilang chanel pa.. basta meng para sa akin gawin mo lahat ng mga bagay na magpapasaya sa inyo ni alden hndi lang nmn sa inyo ni alden kailangan umikot ang mundo andyan pa ang pamilya at kaibigan nyo enjoy lang hayaan mo yung mga taong makikitid ang utak andito pa kame ako mga tunay nagmamahal at nkakaintindi sa iyo at sa inyo ni alden… basta kung saan ka masaya meng HINDING HINDI KITA TATALIKURAN kahit anong mangyari hndi na magbabago ang paghanga at pagmamahal ko sa iyo bilang fans mo.. .. kahit sa malayong lugar ako suportahan ko kayo ni alden.. hndi magbabago yun… isa kang matapang at higit sa lahat napakabuti ng puso mo… walang iwanan meng pangako… sabi nga sa love is dba laban lang pede magpahinga pero hindi pede sumuko… love you bibi girl god bless always mydear… walang iwanan

  40. Manilyn Layson says: Reply

    Hello Meng,
    Isa lang ako sa milyon niyong fans ni Alden. Also, one of the thousands readers and commentators of your blogs. I don’t why I’m feeling better after reading your open letter. One of my ALDUB friends texted me and talked to her via phone telling me she’s badly hurt about your blog. Since I was so busy lately and barely I went online, I was surprised about your revelation….surprised about your boldness. And it’s funny though, my feeling and adoration to both of you (with Alden) never changed. My only wish for you and Alden is to be GENUINELY HAPPY. Weird, but everytime I find you both (with Alden) happy, I am very very happy as well. So what if you’re both are currently just friends? It’s not yet the end of the journey right?
    Yet, mag-iba man kayong dalawa ng path someday, it won’t change the FACT that ALDUB, ALDEN RICHARDS AND MAINE “Yaya Dub” MENDOZA, SAVED MY LIFE.
    I WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL TO BOTH OF YOU.
    And as long as I exist, I will continue to adore you both.
    Praying for your (You and Alden’s) HAPPINESS. 😊

  41. Georlan arnaiz says: Reply

    One word “IDOL”
    HINDI KITAA TATALIKURAN SIMULA PA NUNG AKO AY NAG KA ISIP AT NAHILAG MANUOD NG MGA PELIKULA SA INYO AT SAYO LANG AKO HUMANGA NG GANITO ISA KA SA MGA TAO O ARTISTA NA NAG PADAMA SA AKIN NG GANITO… HINDI AKO MAG SASAWANG HANGAAN AT IPAG SABI SA MGA ANAK KO NA NAGING FANBOY OO ISA AKONG LALAKE NA MAY MGA ANAK NA HUMAHANGA… BASTA MAINE KAHIT ANO MAN ANG MANGYARI MANANATILI AKONG FANBOY MO….

  42. Elma Martin says: Reply

    Still her Maine still here. Praying for your happiness and peace of heart and mind. God Bless 🙏🏻💛💙

  43. Kath says: Reply

    Your letter only lets us to love you more. Basta magpakatotoo ka lang, mahal ka namin. God bless you more, Bebe Girl😘 #AlDubparin #Maineforevs

  44. chi urbano says: Reply

    just follow ur heart Maine. do what makes ur heart beats faster. do what makes u smile and contented.
    ur such a strong person who will not go with the flow just to satisfy others. i hope and pray that u will be firm and stong on whatever u do in life. kasama pa rin ako sa sampu Meng! God bless you and Alden

  45. Jean says: Reply

    Nasasaktan ako para sayo maine, kung pwede lang kitang yakapin….i love you maine…walang iwanan ikaw pa rin ang gusto ko.mag pray lang tayo kaya mo yan…smile lang😊😚😚😚

  46. REFernandez says: Reply

    You’d be surprised on how much our love or should i say.. my love is greater than all these brouhaha. I am sorry to disappoint you my dear but your open letter did not lessen my admiration instead it validated that indeed you are that girl who deserves all the blessings, adulation and love. Thank you very much for your honesty. Your authenticity and bravery are laudable. I wish there’s a way i can hug you but i guess i will hug you through prayers. I will never forget the many times you made me happy and forget my sickness wayback 2015. Marami kaming nagmamahal sayo Maine. I don’t think sampu lang kami after this open letter. Yung mawala after this, yun ang mga di totoong fans. Sarili lang nila iniisip nila. I am not even a member of any fans club but i am here loving and sticking with you.

    “I got myself, I will catch myself, and I will pick myself up”
    No Maine, we got you, we will catch you and we will not let you pick up yourself.
    You are well loved renaissance woman.
    Take a breather.
    Smile.

  47. I admire your bravery and for staying true to yourself…
    I still pray for you and Alden…
    Stay happy my dear… and enjoy each day as it unfolds…

  48. Ellen says: Reply

    I believe in destiny. I believe in sweet serendipity. I believe in fate. I believe in the both of you. I believe you will get pass thru the humps, hills & mountains together. And I believe in miracles.

    We got you!
    Madami kami!
    Smile!!!

    -mecabas

  49. terry says: Reply

    hi maine! u r really one of a kind. never left & never will! may be out at times but we stay informed, so we follow. sending you energy bolts of strength. stay beautiful inside & out!

  50. Lou says: Reply

    Nakakalungkot lang😢

  51. Josie Cotaco says: Reply

    Hi Maine,
    I felt sad after reading your letter, i really thought that you and Alden is a couple. In my 59 years of existence, sa inyo lang ako humanga ng ganito ka extreme. We know we are just your fans, we cannot dictate you and Alden. I am just praying that both you and Alden will find true happiness in the future (still hoping and praying that friends now, and be real couple someday). A silent fan is still here for you and Alden and will just watch and observe what/where tomorrow will bring to you both. Continue the friendship and will always be praying for you both.#ALDUB

  52. Shane Pegarum says: Reply

    So sad to hear that😭😭😭 ate Maine pero
    Nandito lang po ako at yung ADN Na Hindi bumitiw at naniniwala pa din po sainyo we all here ate Maine We love you at Hinding Hindi po yun mag babago
    Sususportahan ko/kami po kayo ni kuya alden langga’t may hininga pa po kami
    I love you so much ate Maine😉❤😘😘😘

  53. Jhasmein Lei Dantes says: Reply

    #FriendZone

  54. Ahhhhhhh, Maine! Life is simple and complicated, but the most important parts are you know this as a fact, and you are choosing the right virtues. Love always win! Truth always win!

    You remain an inspiration, I am almost double your age and yet you beat my maturity and for that, I remain a fan – walang kwenta, fake fan nga lang, hindi laging sumusuporta sa mga projects mo. I am a fan of your personality, of you, and I am proud of you.

    God bless you always!

    Love,

  55. cris says: Reply

    NO WORRIES ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU FOREVER FAN!! SMILE NA GANDA LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!& proud fan:):)

  56. Ruthie says: Reply

    Hugs!! I admire you more…totoo! You always think of others …kahit until now. Totoo kang tao Kaya ka namin nagustuhan. Hindi Kayo mawawalan ng tagahanga. Kasi nga mababait kayong bata. Mawala man yung iba, okay Lang yan kasi malalaman mo Kung Sino talaga ang totoong nagmamahal sayo. Patuloy kayo Ni Alden na pagoalain ng Diyos. Hugs!

  57. luuna4711 says: Reply

    for speaking out what is really in ur heart u have my Love and respect Meng. Bata ka sana ma hug kita na napakahigpit just to assure that things will be fine. There is wisdom in what u said. This is not born dahil bugso ng damdamin kungdi pinagiisipan ng matagaltagal. Maybe u wanted to do this even before but couldnt do lest u hurt so many people. Hours before u wrote this letter i tweeted about how this fandom has become a blessing and a curse with people trying to bring u up or down that can take its toll on u both. and then this letter came out that validated my observation. Frankly i shed tears knowing the hurt is so real but relieved that u have opened what is really in heart. Yes there would be people who would judge u turn their backs on u coz their expectations are not met let them go. Remember there are those who love u unconditionally who see the real u behind the glitz and glamor of tinseltown they will stay with u kasama ako doon to support u whatever endeavor u want to do. Right fr d start i was a huge supporter of the real Nicomaine Dei Capili Mendoza. Tara watch tayo Coldplay! Kidding aside. Keep that huge smile always. Keep the faith.

  58. Ma Fe P Carcamo says: Reply

    Menggay,

    Marami na nagsalita sa ‘pandora box’ na iyong sinimulan. Nagpapatunay lang ang experience pa rin ang best teacher khit matalino ka siguro di mo na pagtanto ang magiging resulta nito. “Kalayaan” ba sinisigaw mo? Saan? Kanino mo isinisigaw eto? Sigurado ka Adn 2015 grp may gagawan nito? Minsan kasi mas maingay pa ang nanggugulo lang kaysa s mga nag susupport sa inyo. Kaakibat ng grupo ay pinanganak ang mga nanggugulo lang. Di mo ba napansin marami pa rin ng like sa maharot mong picture kaysa sa bumatikos syo. Ako khit hate na hate ko ang classmate mo ay ini like ko yun. Sabi ko cge lang i enjoy mo lang sa isip ko. At it really takes two to tango, kung nagagalit ako kay jake sa insensitive na ginawa nya ay dapat nagalit din ako sayo. Pero di ako nagalit dahil lang larawan na yon na halatang nasobrahan lang kayo ng kasiyahan. Sabi nga.. “DONT LOOK ON TO THE WINE WHEN IT IS RED”. Alam ko madaming magagalit sa akin eto pero pagkakaiba lang sa akin Meng alam ko sinasabi ko. Dapat mo malaman din at dapat mo rin maramdaman ang sakit. Nagagalit ako sa ginawa mo at di sayo bakit marahil nasa puso ko na ang mahalin kayo ni Alden. At ano ang resulta? pati ang iba tahimik lang pero nadamay lalo na ang mga may karamdaman at mga matatanda at mga may depression.

    Tama ka kung feel mo nasa kahon ka at di mo maipakita ang totoong ikaw na di ka nahuhusgahan. Marahil ang iba ay di rin mapigilan ang mga sarili nila sa isang paniniwala na ganito ka at ganun ka. Akala nila manika ka. Akala nila santa ka. Akala nila perfecto ka. Saan ka nasaktan? Na isip mo rin ba bakit kami nasasaktan? Totoo ba ang naisip mo rin si RJ? Nai consider mo ba sya ng totoo ng ginawa mo ang Open Letter mo? Kanya kanya tayong lebel ng kaisipan, damdamin at higit sa lahat MORALIDAD. Walang obsolute freedom. Napapalooban pa rin tayo ng batayan. Kalayaan na ano? Kanino ka nasaktan? Sana naisip nyo magkaIBIGan kung tama ba ang gagawin ko bago nyo inilabas ang mga iyon na nagbunsod sa yo ng sukdulan. Alam ko matagal na kayo mag kaibigan lang ni Alden bagay na di matanggap ng karamihan kung bakit “KAIBIGAN LANG” privacy na ninyo yun. Kung di kayo nagpa-asa at di nyo sinama pa ang magulang nyo ay di sana mas masasaktan ang mga taong binuo na sa isip nila na “No Label nyo” ay para ipagtakpan lang ang privacy nyo na naniniwala sila meron. In every action, there’s corresponding reward and punishment. At akala mo magbabago ang showbiz dahil pumasok ka. Well hindi Iha! At yes I agree with you that you dont need to be like them and agree with their corrupt and pretendious system of showbiz. From the time of your birthday last March 2017, sa mga reactions mo na too obvious, mga ninja moves nyo ni Sef na kahit ba another kaIBIGan mo lang, ni Jake at others na gustong lumapit sa yo pero di makalapit ng malaya dahil sa paniniwala nila na invading of property dahil sa paniniwala na kayo ni Alden. At nagiging masagwa di ba? Ganun din si Alden at mga dapat makaka trabaho nya ay nababatikos. Di kita masisi pero fans lang ba dapat sisihin. Akala ko after Maldives nakapagpasya na ka at nakapag-isipan mo na ng maigi. Yun pala hinhintay mo lang mapuno ka. Oo Meng umasa ako after Maldives na u still choose Alden/ Rj. Sana lang puros Sana lang. Ngunit totoong sana lang nag usap kayo ni Alden at di mo inilagay sa alanganin ang inyong samahan. Sna lang nakipag usap ka sa mga sumasakop sa yo. At di pa dalos dalos lang. Mas masakit pa nakiki ayon ka na may kasal na magaganap. At alam mo ang mga totoong nagmamahal sa inyo di kayo binibatawan kahit nasasaktan.

    Meng, ano man nangyari sa inyo ng biglaan noong July 2015 is God’s Destiny sa inyo ng Dios. Ang inyong mga kaluluwa at puso ay pinag isa na ng Dios bago pa man kayo nagkita. Minsan di nga kailangan dumaan sa tradisyong ligawan para malaman mo sino ang ka Destiny mo. Wag nyo dayain ang mga mata at damdamin nyo. Minsan di nga ninyo maintindihan eto. At hindi sa emosyon nakakakilig at nakaka excite ang totoong pag-ibig kundi ang pagkakaroon ng commitment. Isang steady emotion & commitment. At higit sa lahat may holiness. Well palagay ko tulad mo nailabas ko na nasa loob ko.

    Meng, take a fresh air. Magbaskasyon ka ng maaga. Take a solitude and quiet time with the Lord.

    Meng, pinaglalaban kayo ng totoong ADN. Isang lang hiling ko, ingatan nyo ang pag kakaibigan nyo ni Alden at ang Love team nyo.

    Meng, keep ur love team & fight for it. Sa personal love life mo na nararamdaman ko gusto mo na makamit gaya ng sinabi mo sa book mo. Manuri ka ng maigi. Pray for his guidance. Have someone with same signifant values of faith and morality not unless otherwise.

    Well Let time heals all wounds. Let love reigns.

  59. Melanie says: Reply

    Maine full support pa din ako pero silent na lang “muna” deactivated twitter & IG ko. Di pa kaya makita pics & vids nyo. Ang sakit sa puso. God bless us all. Thank you Meng at di nagpakashowbiz para tuloy paniwalain ang fans sa reel relationship. Prayers & work muna. & more time w/ the family. Thank you sa lahat. See you again soon… MAINE WAG MO KAMING IIWAN, MARAMI KAMING NAKAKAUNAWA AT NAGMAMAHAL NG TUNAY!

  60. jay says: Reply

    i missed this girl who stands for what she believes.. don’t worry.. this very moment you will know who are those people who truly love you because of who you are and not because of what you became in the showbiz industry… cheer up.. marami parin kami.. thank you for being true.. i missed you like that 🙂

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