Sarah Geronimo, Matteo Guidicelli not endorsing any political candidate, agency says
Matteo Guidicelli and Sarah Geronimo. Image: Instagram/@matteog
Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli’s talent management company Viva Artists Agency clarified that the actors are not involved in any endorsement for political candidates.
The agency released an official statement through its Instagram page on Friday, May 6. While the agency did not mention anything specific, the statement addressed the supposed rumors hounding the couple over their political bets.
“Contrary to rumors circulating, our artists, Sarah Geronimo-Guidicelli and Matteo Guidicelli, are not endorsing any political candidate for the upcoming elections. For updates and announcements, please only refer to verified and official social media accounts,” it said.
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Aside from the recent announcement, Viva also earlier addressed a screenshot of an Instagram Story which showed the agency’s Instagram handle, via its Instagram page last April 26.
Article continues after this advertisementWhile Viva did not mention any name, its statement came after a supposed photo of Geronimo wearing a pink shirt made rounds on social media. It led fans to speculate that the singer-actress is supporting presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo, whose campaign color is pink.
Article continues after this advertisement“A screenshot of an Instagram Story is circulating online supposedly from the account of Viva Artists Agency (“VIVA”). That post was altered and was never published on any official VIVA social media account,” the agency stated.
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Meanwhile, Geronimo gave her well wishes for the upcoming May 9 elections via her Instagram page today, May 8. She also quoted former United States president Dwight D. Eisenhower saying, “We the people, elect leaders not to rule but to serve.”
“May God grant us wisdom as we vote for our nation’s future,” she said. “God bless us all! God bless the Philippines!”
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Geronimo and Guidicelli were recently featured in a nature-themed shoot for lifestyle magazine Tatler Philippines, which marked the couple’s first ever cover together. JB
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