Rita Avila recently shared her experiences with sexual advances during her career in the entertainment industry, addressing a sensitive issue she faced as an actress. According to her, while such incidents do occur in the industry, not everyone or every production in showbiz is guilty of wrongdoing. She revealed that in her experiences with well-known productions like Seiko Films and Viva Films, she did not encounter any form of abuse.
However, she did not deny that there are stories about people being asked to do indecent acts during auditions, which, she clarified, were not true in her experience as a female lead star. Although some viewed her sexy scenes as controversial, Avila expressed that her perspective on such scenes goes beyond mere vulgarity. For her, sexy scenes are a form of art, enhanced by proper lighting and angles, without the need to expose everything.
Nevertheless, Avila also revealed a more frightening experience she had before becoming an actress. She recounted how a certain director “offered” her to a producer while simultaneously taking advantage of her. According to Avila, the director attempted to kiss her against her will, an incident that she found disgusting and terrifying. When she confided in her mother, there was little reaction, as she later discovered that her mother was receiving money from the director.
On another occasion, the same director pushed her towards her cousin, but she fortunately managed to avoid a more humiliating situation. Avila shared that these incidents left her feeling deeply hurt, angry, and belittled. Despite the pain, Avila chose to share her experiences as part of a broader message: everyone has their journey in life, and while people may wrong us, what matters most is that we learn to rise, grow, and recognize our true selves.
In the end, she encouraged victims to stand up for their rights and advised the public to be understanding of the challenges each person faces. She emphasized that recognizing and overcoming wrongful actions is a crucial step toward a better life. Avila’s story is a reminder that, despite the darkness some may face, there is always a path to healing and empowerment.