The Philippine entertainment landscape, recently focused on the aftermath of a celebrity breakup, has been dramatically upended by a vicious, public feud between two prominent actresses, Chie Filomeno and Sofia Andres. What began as cryptic online shade has exploded into a full-blown social media war involving accusations of character assassination, betrayal, and alleged bullying, all while dragging a powerful Cebuano clan—the Lhuillier family—into the spotlight.
The Origin: A Breakup, a New Romance, and a Denial
The controversy initially centered on the highly publicized split between Chie Filomeno and her former boyfriend, Jake Quenca. After Jake offered his side of the story, Chie released her own clarifying statement, emphasizing the inherent unfairness in trying to salvage a mismatched relationship: “I didn’t want to teach him how to love me. That’s unfair. So unfair for both of us. We deserve so much better. We all do. I wish him all the best.”
The drama intensified when rumors immediately linked Chie to wealthy businessman Matthew Lhuillier, a scion of the influential Lhuillier clan of Cebu. Chie quickly addressed the new romantic rumors and the unexpected spotlight on the powerful family, vehemently denying any connection between her personal life and the Lhuilliers:
“I’ve been reading and hearing a lot this past few days and I ask that my past relationship, my present life, and the Lhuillier family be left out of this issue. They don’t deserve to be dragged into something that has nothing to do with them. No further statements will be made at this time, and I kindly ask that people refrain from speculation or intrusions into my private affairs.”
However, this attempt to quell the rumors failed. The public narrative soon shifted from a love triangle to a full-scale celebrity rivalry, with Chie and Sofia Andres taking center stage. The initial, unspoken animosity between the two actresses allegedly stems from the fact that Matthew Lhuillier is a cousin of Daniel Miranda, Sofia Andres’s partner, meaning both women are now linked to the same prominent clan. Reports surfaced that Matthew’s family does not approve of his alleged relationship with Chie and is allegedly investigating her background and lifestyle.
The Cryptic Posts and the Charge of Betrayal
The feud began in earnest with a cryptic post from Sofia Andres on her Threads account: “Sad how some people copy you, chase your circle and use you for clout. At the end of the day, God sees everything. Bless your soul.” Netizens quickly noticed that Sofia had also blocked Chie’s Instagram account, signaling a definite crack in their friendship.
Chie quickly responded in a separate post, dismissing the drama and revealing a deeper sense of betrayal:
“What’s more is that a so-called friend who knew exactly how I was treated during the relationship still chose betrayal, even using the internet to attack my character. Mind you, she said she does not want to get involved but did everything to insert herself in the picture that she shouldn’t be a part of. And when I finally stood up for myself and confronted her, no reply, no accountability.”
Chie maintained that she was standing up for her self-worth and was now “surrounded by people who truly know me and got my back.”
The Accusation of Character Assassination
The feud escalated dramatically last weekend when Chie posted devastating screenshots, accusing Sofia of actively attempting to recruit social media influencers to spread negative information about her. One screenshot displayed a message from an individual claiming to have been contacted by Sofia:
“Chi messaged me on Viber, I will send you screenshots of Sofia reaching out to influencers like me to spread hate on you on TikTok and other platforms.”
Chie’s public reaction to this alleged scheme was one of intense heartbreak and disappointment:
“Truly heartbreaking. I didn’t expect her to go this low. I am not surprised anymore though, but I hope and pray that the things you are doing to me now, your daughter will never experience. I really wish she does not feel this kind of pain because I will never, ever do something like this. I do not want my future child to be treated the way you treat people. I was going to let karma do its job. No, I am your karma. You post and act differently online but say and do completely different things behind it.”
In a direct challenge, she dared Sofia to respond to her private messages before continuing her public campaign: “You might want to reply to my messages first before reaching out to influencers.”
The Influencer’s Stand and the Disappearing Messages
The influencer involved, identified by the username Kylie not K, bravely stepped forward to share her side of the story. She was allegedly threatened with legal action by Sofia’s lawyer, who attempted to prevent her from releasing “receipts” or screenshots of the private conversation. Angered by the suppression of her freedom of speech, Kylie decided to go public.
Kylie revealed that the alleged instructions from Sofia were sent via the disappearing messages feature on Viber and were intended to make the influencer appear as a mere “observing fan” in her critical content.
Chie then highlighted the alleged hypocrisy in Sofia’s response to the leaks, which included a post claiming her TikTok account had been hacked and that hackers were using her other social media accounts. Chie dismissed this as a blatant falsehood: “Some dummy accounts and verified accounts are so specific now with their comments… Very observing, not so demure. You’re going to say you got hacked, girl? That influencer sent you a GCash. The number is yours.”
The Bullying Claim and the Motherhood Card
The most stunning revelation came when Chie publicly accused Sofia of being a long-time bully, dating back to their youth.
“As much as I want to do this with grace, sometimes they need a taste of their own medicine… Girl, we are so old now, and you are still a bully.”
When Sofia responded with a highly emotional post about the sanctity of motherhood—stating that a parent’s heart is “fierce, patient, and protective” and that she chooses to be surrounded by those who mirror loyalty and kindness—Chie hit back hard, challenging the use of her child to deflect from her actions:
“I’m not dragging the child into this. Just wish that whatever she’s doing now happens to her own kid or to anyone’s kid in the future if she keeps using the mom card or anak card to justify her actions. I hope she realizes that protecting your child means keeping them away from the chaos, not bringing them into it.”
She also posted a cryptic note that read: “Darling promise me that no matter how much pain the world gives you, never give the pain back to anyone.” Chie responded to the note, admitting that she had tried to follow the advice but was human:
“I tried, I’m sorry. I am only human. I get hurt, get full, and sometimes explode. What she did was too much. I saw the effect [it] had on my family. But it’s different when they get involved. The revelations this past few weeks about what she’s been doing behind my back are unbelievable and unsettling.”
The final public blow landed with Chie utilizing a caption from Sofia’s own new series, The Alibai of Kimpao, against her: “You can’t build forever with someone who’s only rented for the night.”
“She hides behind the story. A story that changes every time someone starts to see the truth. They call her brave. They call her strong. But what’s bravery when it’s built on lies. Some people survive by pretending, by selling pity, by twisting every truth until it fits their guilt. I’m not here to compete. I’m here to confront what’s real because sooner or later masks fall, and when they do, the world finally sees who’s been acting all along.”
The escalating drama has forced Chie Filomeno to reportedly take a temporary leave from showbiz. Both Chie and Matthew Lhuillier have remained silent on the romance rumors, leaving the online spectacle of the celebrity feud to continue raging across social media.