Brazilian Model Gabriela Barros Airs Her Side on Issue with Jing Monis

Images courtesy of Facebook: Jing Monis and Gabe Barros

Hi guys,

Gabe Barros here, "the bitch with the bad attitude" mentioned by Jing. Well, I'm here to tell my side of the situation. I came to [the] Philippines just and only to visit my friend and make some pictures, and my friend asked me if I could do this show. I said yes, why not, let’s rock it. So I went...

My hair is short, guys, and I was waiting for the time of the show, with my makeup and hair ready. Then, this guy comes in, the one which made sure to post my picture and talk bad about me, screaming to everyone, and he continues to scream so loud so everyone can hear. He was screaming at me asking me if I was really a model and what was I doing there. Of course, I was offended and embarrassed. I just replied, ‘Yes, I am a model for over 5 years,’ and then I said, ‘But why are you being so rude with me?’ He replied, ‘Do you think I’m being rude?’ Then, he started to say that he would kick me out from this country, and that I shouldn't be here.

As a human and a girl, I started to cry. As God is my witness, and the people who were there could confirm exactly what happened. I did NOTHING to offend him, did not scream at him, not at all. Even though I wanted to, I did not, even with his arrogant attitude. But who am I here to discuss with someone, when I'm just a foreign, a model, or considered by him, not even this ? So I just cried.

I would like to tell JING publicly that I am SORRY for my look or my hair, and if I had pissed you off for that. But honestly between the walls of that event and people there, He knows and also the people there know that I did nothing at all, in attitude, or words, even gesture. If crying is a sin, forgive me, but in that situation I felt so low, and humiliated that I felt like leaving this country right at that moment if I could.

Well guys, that’s the story. I'm a Brazilian model, and before working in the Philippines, I [worked] in China, Thailand, and so on, where I never ever had any circumstance like this or disrespect someone. I love your country, I love the people, and I respect you.

Wishing no more misunderstanding with Jing, or anyone, once more, if I really was mean to you, you can come and talk with me, or in front of people as you like. But talk, do not accuse [me with] something that I did NOT do at all.

Cheers, peace, and love. May God bless your country. And you don't need to deport me, as I said before I just came for a week, and I'm already leaving.

Thank you,

Gabe Barros

Note: Gabe Barros sent the following letter in response to Jing Monis. In the spirit if fairness, we are publishing the letter as sent to Fashion PULIS. The letter was edited for editorial purposes.