Charles Teves
Lyka Alburo, better known as “Stomach Girl” after allegedly cheating during the Pinoy Henyo segment of the noontime show ‘Eat Bulaga’, has been viral again after sharing a video of her speaking in Japanese.
In an 18-second TikTok video, Alburo is seen staring at the camera while speaking Japanese. It can also be seen that she’s reading her statement from something.
She apologized for posting the video. However, many people view the video as an attempt by Alburo to milk her 15 minutes of fame. While others believe her apology was never sincere.
People also tried to make out what she was saying, with netizens saying that she could be apologizing in Japanese.
Nauumay ako sa mukha mo teh, apakaclout chaser https://t.co/XDwS85gmIK
— 🍒🍓| 𝚔𝚊𝚛𝚢𝚊 • may PCD 🥹 (@byunbaekachuuu_) February 21, 2023
Alburo has now been labeled a “clout chaser.”
The context? I can’t understand why she’s saying this in jp? What’s with the cheating? https://t.co/Dil2jV1amZ
— wan peng🍪• into #dramas lately💙 (@serjie22) February 21, 2023
One netizen claimed that Alburo wasn’t even speaking Japanese and that she was just making words up.
Sinasabi mo ate. Wala namang ganyang nihongo. The video proves that pronunciation and enunciation is vital when learning a language. Kahit nihonjin di maiintindihan to eh. https://t.co/z278PssNit
— not_kohei (@not_kohei) February 21, 2023
HAHAHAHAHAHA https://t.co/Dfui1ushm6
— aldrin (@aldrnch) February 21, 2023
Ay kilala ko na idol nito hahahaha https://t.co/4Hnvk6NbtE
— SGFan (FAN ACCOUNT) (@JustSGGFan) February 21, 2023
Alburo’s sister called on the public to stop bullying her.
In a lengthy Facebook post, Leah Alburo said her sister had slipped into depression due to the backlash.
Accordng to her, “Nasasaktan po Ako AT NG PAMILYA KO Ng sobra SOBRA sa mga sinasabi at pambabatikos ninyo sa kapatid ko at pag gawa Ng mga FAKE POSTS, PAGES about Sakanya. HINDI PO YUN TAMA.”
She also revealed, “Opportunity lang po Ang dahilan Ng pagsali nila ni Ryan sa Eat Bulaga at wala Ng iba pa. Gusto lang din po nilang maranasan kase medyo mahiyain po Silang dalawa ni Ryan. In regards Naman po sa sinasabi ninyong pandaraya, I’m sorry po kung ganun Ang pagkakaunawa ninyo pero Hindi po nila intensyon Yun.”
During Eat Bulaga’s Valentine’s Day episode, netizens noticed that Alburo was mouthing the word “stomach” as her boyfriend tried to guess the word.
After a few attempts, Ryan appeared to get what she was saying and said “stomach,” adding another point to their tally.
Netizens also noticed that Alburo would constantly look at the hosts while playing, an unusual behavior.
The couple ultimately advanced to the jackpot round, winning P20,000.
Joey de Leon then issued a warning against cheaters, saying that cheating takes the fun out of a game. The host reiterated, “Kaya inuulit natin, totoo ‘yan, kahit anong laro pa ‘yan, kapag nandaya kayo, wala ng fun…Totoo nga, yung fun-daraya, may fun. Pero hindi dapat, no cheating, diretso tingin.”
