Kapamilya actress Chie Filomeno appealed to the public not to drag the names of Cebu’s Lhuillier family in her rumored breakup with fellow actor Jake Cuenca.
In an Instagram story, Chie addressed rumors linking her to businessman Matthew Lhuillier amid her alleged split with Jake.
“I’ve been reading and hearing a lot these past few days and I ask that my past relationship, my present life, and the Lhuillier family be left out of this issue,” Chie said. “They don’t deserve to be dragged into something that has nothing to do with them.”
“No further statements will be made at this time. I kindly ask that people refrain from speculation or intrusions into my private affairs. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation,” Chie briefly ended her statement.
In another Instagram story, Chie asked the public to respect her privacy.
“I may be a public figure, but I am not public property. I ask that my private life remain private,” she wrote.
Several hours later, Chie reposted a carousel she made last September 22 regarding support for the Philippines and a demand for accountability.
“I really don’t get why people meddle with someone else’s private life when there are more pressing matters, tulad po ng flood control, opo diba?” Chie wrote, accompanied by a thumbs-up emoji.
Chie and Matthew were linked, also beginning September 22, after the actress promoted the businessman’s Bisaya Brew beer.
Chie and Jake unfollowed each other three days after, fuelling speculations the actors had ended their relationship.