Carla Abellana finds netizens calling her ‘Queen of Call Out’ amusing

It’s now common for showbiz personalities to speak their minds through social media posts regarding national issues — be they social or political. One of them is Carla Abellana, who has earned the title “Queen of Call Out.”

Carla’s posts, calling attention to issues she believes need urgent solutions, led netizens to give her that title. No, the Kapuso actress didn’t find being called the Queen of Call Out offensive.

“Honestly, I find it amusing because Filipinos are so creative. Parang, paano nila (netizens) naiisip ‘yun? How did they come up with such titles? But, I guess, in a way, I’m a bit flattered to have their attention,” said Carla during her guest appearance on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.”

However, Carla does not use social media merely to seek attention. She expresses her sentiments, which also echo the concerns of most Filipinos.

Do you still remember how she expressed her frustration over billing discrepancies amidst the provider’s poor water supply in her past Instagram Story? Carla denounced the water service provider for the questionable charges, raising concerns about transparency and fairness in utility billing.

In case you didn’t know, the actress didn’t hesitate to contact her Internet service provider due to a Wi-Fi connection issue in her area. It wasn’t just frustrating for her but also for many others to keep receiving automated responses despite attempts to reach a customer service representative.

Carla is not the type who talks a lot. “Actually, I’ve always been quiet. Hindi po ako ‘yung nakikialam, but if I’m affected or it hits me personally, that’s when I really feel like vocally expressing my emotions. Hindi ko napipigilan na mag-call out.”

“I guess due to frustration na rin Tito Boy kasi ‘yun talaga nakaka-trigger. I feel like it’s about time for me to use my voice. Parang enough na po ‘yung pagiging tahimik,” she remarked.

However, Carla makes it a point to think before she says anything and clicks to post it.

Still, Carla doesn’t expect everyone to agree with her sentiments. She welcomes negative reactions or backlash. “I’m open to that. It’s part of the risk that you take that not everyone will agree with you. There will be negative reactions, may mga magagalit po pero sanay na rin ako because of the industry na talagang uulitin ‘yun (comments from the past) kahit walang kinalaman.”

One of the issues raised against her was her being a Nepo baby, yet Carla clarified that her status as one has nothing to do with politics, but rather her coming from one of the country’s famous showbiz clans. “Whatever I have now, I worked hard for it. Wala pong inabot sa akin, ibinigay. There’s nothing I inherited.”

Carla expressed dismay over the controversial stack of money allegedly intended for kickbacks shown during one of the infrastructure committee hearings. “I’m an obedient taxpayer. I pay so much in taxes, and whether you pay big or small in taxes, it’s hard not to be angry at seeing where your taxes go. Dapat po may makulong talaga. There must be accountability, and there must really be punishment.”

Carla equally condemned the lavish lifestyles of some corrupt politicians and some relatives of contractors, worried that the flood control issue would soon be forgotten.

I asked Carla if she would consider it if somebody came to her and convinced her to join politics. She responded, “Honestly, I was tempted many times for the wrong reasons because of what’s happening in our country, parang ang daling sabihin na gusto ko na rin mag-politics because I want to make as much as they’re making.”

“As a human being, it’s very tempting. But I have integrity. I have a conscience. I don’t see myself in politics, and obviously, ayoko naman po na kung sakaling papasok ng politics for the wrong reasons,” she added.

What is her prayer for the country?

“My prayer is that those who are responsible (for wicked deeds) be held accountable, na managot po talaga sila.”