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Actress-model Isabelle Daza has responded to the growing backlash over her recent social media post of mocking the Japanese cultural practice of giving calling cards.

Speaking with the fashion website Preview, Daza explained that her post was a “private joke.”

“Well, it was a private joke that I did with my sister Ava. That’s basically it,” she was quoted as saying. “It annoys me sometimes that my sister does it because she’s not Japanese.”

In the Instagram Stories video which has been saved and shared by netizens, Daza is seen crumpling a calling card and throwing it to her younger sister, Ava.

The short clip had the text: “What I want to do when people hand me their calling cards like this.”

Daza’s post did not sit well with several netizens, including fashion blogger Tricia Gosingtian.

On Twitter, Gosingtian wrote: “I have no words! Please respect how other cultures show respect. Read up on Japanese meishi.”

“Business cards are like an extension of themselves. Hindi lang arte nila ‘yung gesture of giving/receiving it with two hands!” she added.

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Last April, Daza apologized for her “offensive” Instagram Stories post that poked fun at African children while trying on a hat during her vacation.

“It was a lapse of judgment and I appreciate the feedback from you guys. Moving forward and I will be more mindful of what I post. Again, I am sorry,” she said.

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Being Too Confident

Showbiz Personality (SP) has recently been given a major break by a huge station amidst the almost overcrowding in its roster of potential celebrities. The camp of SP was probably banking on her looks and talent as well as the fact that she did not have to undergo any audition to start her career. SP had connections in the industry, which might have made her confident that she would immediately make it.

Meanwhile, Newbie Group (NG), which is composed of raw talent and backed up by fan support, was all optimistic that they would make their mark in the network. As the group did not have any connection, all they had were their talent and guts to make it. Any project that was assigned to them was met with open arms. Soon, they had to be comfortable with the idea that they could be rubbing elbows with their celebrity idols and eventually work with them.

One time, SP and NG found themselves in rehearsals for numbers in a show. SP behaved like she was a notch above everyone else. The more senior members of the show were offended as SP did not even bother to greet them, while NG behaved well and said ‘Hi!’ to everyone. During a lull, someone said that SP and NG should have their photo taken, as NG was starstruck at seeing SP. SP excused herself and said that she will just come out later.

Then, SP was told that she would be having a number with Famous Talent (FT), who is so far the most successful among the members of NG. SP hesitated as she believed FT was cheap, and she did not want to be associated with the lower strata of the society. This remark reached an older relative, who had to remind SP that she has to follow if she wants to stay in the business. In other words, SP has to let go of her privileged-life attitude and go with the flow. The secret of a successful career is to gain the favor of the masses, who are eager to show support through fan activities, kind words, and generous gifts.

Time can be cruel. While SP looked down on FT, the latter had a project that eventually showed to the former the power of being one with the masses. Her work was gratified by sold-out sales. By contrast, the project of SP was way below in the charts.

‘Never be afraid to fail. Failure is only a stepping stone to improvement. Never be overconfident because that will block your improvement.’ - Tony Jaa

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