Netizen to Nadine Lustre on Her December Plans: “Magsugal!”
NADINE LUSTRE – The actress responded to a netizen’s suggestion to go gambling for her December plans.
Nadine garnered attention last month for endorsing the gambling platform BIGWIN29, leaving fans and netizens disappointed as they viewed her as a role model and did not expect such an endorsement.
Xian Gaza came to Nadine’s defense, addressing the backlash over her gambling platform endorsement. He highlighted her limited projects and financial obligations, including loans, bills, and the need to maintain her lifestyle. Gaza added that Nadine supports several dependents financially, justifying her decision to accept a well-paid endorsement deal. He noted that her earnings from this single endorsement surpassed her income from June 2022 to September 2024 combined.
Gaza questioned why Nadine faced cancellation over one promotional post, arguing that her role as a brand ambassador does not directly harm lives or families. He asserted that gambling issues already exist and that individuals would continue gambling regardless of her endorsement.
Gaza urged critics to direct their attention toward the gambling platform rather than attacking Nadine’s character. He stressed that Nadine has not engaged in any fraudulent or deceptive actions. He called for fairness and understanding, explaining that Nadine is addressing her financial challenges in a legitimate and lawful manner. He encouraged a more realistic and empathetic approach in assessing the situation.
Recently, Nadine Lustre took to social media to ask for suggestions on what she should do this December. One netizen suggested that she should “magsugal” (gamble). The actress responded by telling the netizen, “choice mo yan.”
As of press time, Nadine has yet to comment on the backlash she has been receiving for endorsing gambling. Nadine is not the first celebrity to face backlash for endorsing gambling; Maine Mendoza and Piolo Pascual also received similar criticism for representing a gambling platform.