Maymay Entrata has also not been spared from criticism, just like many other artists.
In an exclusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN, she shared how she handles it and stays grounded despite the bashing.
“Hindi ko siya nababasa pero may nagsasabi sa akin. Kasi as much as possible, hindi ako nag-o-open ang social media, or hindi ako nagbabasa tungkol sa akin, whether it's positive or negative.
The Roja star said she refuses to let the comments define who she is.
“Hindi ko hinayaang mahulma ako at ang pagkatao ko based on sa kung ano yung sinasabi ng tao. So, nalalaman ko na lang sa miyembro ng pamilya ko ganyan (na may mga comments),” Maymay added.
Maymay is now back with a Tagalog track, "Masunog Man."
“It took me a while to make a Filipino song. Kasi yung last kasi English ko po. Parang, ilang years na bago ako nag-release ng Tagalog song. Yung nag-push sa akin para mag-comeback siya, natural lang siya. Biglaan siya. Nagdecide na lang kami,” she said.
She said this latest single is her way of pouring out her emotions.
“After yung nawala yung nanay ko, madaming gusto akong tanungin ko ano yung nararamdaman ko (pero) di ko in-allow yung magpa-interview. Di ko in-allow mag-open sa public about how I feel. So parang, instead through social media why not ibahagi yung nararamdaman ko through music,” she said.
She added which line from the song resonates with her the most.
“Yung second verse po yun. 'Buo ang pusong sugatan. Ubos nang luha ko. Sa tahimik kong kuwarto, sumasayaw ng mag-isa. Kasabay sa alon. Ako ay babangon,'” she said.
Maymay continued, saying she still vividly remembers a time when she expected someone to be there for her during a low point.
“Sobrang clear pa rin yung panahon na yun, kumbaga mag-isa lang ako, tapos parang I was expecting someone ko na will be there for me, na may may maso-show up sa akin pero wala. But instead, mas pinili ko po na i-comfort yung sarili ko. Kahit paubos na yung luha ko, sinayaw ko na lang siya. Kasi parang hindi ko inayaan yung self-pity or feeling bad sa sarili ko or kainin ako,” she expressed.