The local showbiz scene is currently ablaze with reports suggesting a major falling out between celebrity friends Sarah Lahbati and Sofia Andres, stemming from a heated public feud between Andres and fellow personality Chi Filomeno. The conflict escalated after Sofia allegedly tried to involve Sarah, leading to Sarah reportedly siding with Chi instead of her long-time best friend.
The Conflict: Bullying Allegations and Social Media Snubs
According to various online sources, Sarah Lahbati found herself entangled in the public confrontation between Sofia Andres and Chi Filomeno. The root of the issue traces back to Chi Filomeno publicly exposing a series of screenshots and cryptic posts related to alleged bullying she experienced.
Chi’s revelations claimed that Sofia was actively seeking Sarah’s allegiance in the dispute, allegedly urging Sarah to also turn against and feud with Chi. This alleged attempt to recruit her friend into a conflict reportedly did not sit well with Sarah Lahbati, who was said to be displeased and annoyed by Sofia’s behavior.
The report suggests Sarah made her disapproval clear through a definitive social media action: she allegedly unfollowed Sofia Andres on Instagram. In the world of celebrity social media, unfollowing a best friend is often seen as a public “snub” or “slap in the face” (“sinupalpal”), signaling a significant rift and a disapproval of Sofia’s actions and negative attitude.
This move is widely interpreted by onlookers as Sarah Lahbati taking the side of Chi Filomeno over her supposed best friend, Sofia Andres.
Chi Filomeno’s Exposé: Dummy Accounts and Lies
Chi Filomeno’s claims against Sofia Andres went beyond mere bullying allegations. Chi publicly disclosed that Sofia allegedly used dummy accounts to launch smear campaigns against her. Furthermore, Chi accused Sofia of lying about her main account being “hacked.” Chi countered this, claiming that Sofia had actually used and paid an influencer to spread malicious information and sabotage her image.
Chi Filomeno likened Sofia Andres’s alleged behavior to that of a “bad woman” and “evil” person due to her relentless efforts to destroy her reputation. Chi explained that while she initially did not want to air the issues publicly, she felt compelled to do so after Sofia’s actions began to affect her family. Chi also pointed out that Sofia was actively seeking allies to attack her, only to be allegedly humiliated when Sarah Lahbati chose not to back her, instead demonstrating her disapproval through the unfollow.
The Alleged Motive: The Lhuillier Connection
Netizens are speculating on the underlying reason for Sofia Andres’s intense animosity toward Chi Filomeno. The dominant theory centers on Chi’s recent entry into the prominent and wealthy Lhuillier family.
Chi Filomeno is reportedly in a relationship with Matthew Lhuillier, who is a relative of Daniel Miranda, the partner and husband of Sofia Andres.
Many believe that Sofia Andres is motivated by a fear of being overshadowed by Chi Filomeno, or a desire to prevent Chi from establishing a deeper connection with the prestigious Lhuillier circle. This theory suggests that Sofia has been doing everything in her power to destroy Chi’s reputation in the public eye.
The public reaction to the drama indicates that many have sided with Chi Filomeno, viewing Sarah Lahbati’s decisive action as a moral stand against alleged bullying and manipulation.
