Remember actress Brandy Ayala? This is her now
BRANDY AYALA – The former daring actress who gained fame in the ’80s entertainment industry, is currently in a heart-wrenching situation.
In the latest vlog by showbiz reporter and content creator Morly Alinio, it was revealed that Brandy is now seen wandering in search of food in trash bins within their neighborhood. According to neighbors and some who know the former actress, she wanders around their area, scavenging through trash bins for food.
Despite offers of food from people who recognize her, she reportedly prefers scavenging through trash and consuming whatever she finds. Although she declines offered food, she’s inclined to accept “barya”, which she uses to buy cigarettes.
Reportedly, the community members do not scold or interfere with Brandy as they understand her condition, particularly her mental health. In one part of the vlog, Morly gave Brandy some money, which Brandy then used to buy cigarettes. What surprised Morly was that Brandy tried to return the change to him.
Brandy’s distressing condition has been reported for a long time, but it seems she hasn’t received proper medical attention. It was even reported that the reason for this was her use of illegal drugs.
Brandy was known in the ’80s as one of the “Liquor Beauties”. She was discovered by the controversial talent manager Rey dela Cruz. She has starred in the movies Panganib bawat sandali ng ligaya (1986), Mababangis na bulaklak (1986) and S.W.A.K. (Samahang Walang Atrasan sa Kalaban) (1985).
However, after nearly two decades, she became a topic on television talk shows and public service programs due to her wandering in Divisoria, begging for food. Brandy might have been going through similar difficulties like the famous beggar in Cebu City, Berta, who used to be a teacher. Berta got support from people online after becoming well-known on social media.Now, Berta is acting as usual and assisting others who have mental health issues like his own.