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GMA Network
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Fifth Solomon breaks silence on online hate: 'They wanted me dead'
Photo Inside Page A week after bravely opening up to the world about his bipolar diagnosis, Fifth Solomon shared the painful realizations he has reflected on throughout his mental health journey. On Instagram, the actor and director shared a photo of himself in the emergency room after experiencing a "mental breakdown and a full-blown panic attack," which he revealed was triggered by the overwhelming wave of online hate he had been facing. "This photo was taken by my sister -- after I finally calmed down. It's a version of me that's far from what most people are used to seeing. No suit, no makeup, no signature winged eyeliner. Just me, stripped down and barely holding on," he shared. Fifth revealed that he underwent a series of physical tests, and a few days later, consulted his psychiatrist. During the consultation, he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, on top of his ongoing struggles with depression, BPD, and anxiety. Related gallery: Filipino celebrities with bipolar disorder Following his bipolar diagnosis, Fifth admitted, "It truly felt like the world was against me." He recalled, "I was bullied, dragged, attacked personally. People who didn't even know me said the meanest things, as if they did. And honestly, some didn't just want me to fail -- they wanted me DEAD." However, after bravely facing his mental health struggles, he shared that he was given 'one painful but powerful gift'--realization. Adding to his realizations, Fifth shared, 'When you're no longer valuable to what they need, they'll throw you away like you're nothing.' He went on to say that this is the moment you will 'find out who truly values you, who genuinely loves you, and who was never real in the first place.' 'So now, I choose to be loyal to myself. I trust no one blindly,' he said, revealing the most important lesson he had learned. 'And I keep going--because I deserve to live, to heal, and to rise again.' Previously, Fifth faced a wave of online hate. He revealed that the intense wave of cyberbullying led to a mental breakdown and hospitalization. He first rose to fame in 2014 as a housemate on Pinoy Big Brother: All In, joining the reality show alongside his twin brother, Fourth. In 2018, he made his directorial debut with Nakalimutan Ko Nang Kalimutan Ka, a romantic drama film starring Alex Gonzaga. Get to know more about Fifth Solomon in this gallery:
GMA Network
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Fifth Solomon cries out after bullying
Photo Inside Page Actor, director, and content creator Fifth Solomon is reclaiming his power after facing a fresh wave of online hate. In a raw and defiant post, he confronted the slurs and judgments hurled his way. 'Retokada. Flop. Baliw. Mental Hospital. DDS. Incerun. Too fem.' Fifth wrote on his Facebook. 'Call me names. Laugh all you want. I've heard worse. Survived worse,' he wrote, opening up about a life built without privilege or protection. 'I grew up with no blueprint, no guidance, no safety net. So I taught myself how to fight, how to bite back.' 'Truth is, we all like to play clean but live dirty. Most of us enjoy watching others fall. Let's not pretend.' Fifth also wrote about getting home from a hospital following a mental breakdown. "I'm okay now. I'm in the ER with my sister. Balitang inaaaaa! I had a mental breakdown because of online bullying. Thanks to all the people who reached out. I am going to release a statement tomorrow," Fifth wrote on Monday. A previous post from Fifth showed a screenshot of him responding to a comment asking about his political views. "I don't want to explain myself to people I don't know, but if you want an answer, no I'm not DDS I'm not also kakampink. I'm just pretty." Solomon first entered the public spotlight in 2014, as a housemate on Pinoy Big Brother: All In, alongside his twin brother Fourth. In 2018, he made his directorial debut with Nakalimutan Ko Nang Kalimutan Ka, a romantic drama starring Alex Gonzaga. Since then, he's appeared in various television shows and films, taking on both comedic and dramatic roles. Over the years, his transition as a young LGBTQ+ creative, along with his decision to undergo several cosmetic procedures, has been the subject of public scrutiny. Check out this gallery to see more celebrities who are proud allies of the LGBTQIA+ community:
The Star
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Fifth Solomon says 'I deserve to live' after hospitalisation due to online bully
Last month, Fifth Solomon was rushed to the emergency room after a meltdown. Photos: Fifth Solomon/Instagram Fifth Solomon affirmed that he 'deserves to live and heal' after being hospitalised due to the effects of online bullying. Solomon took to Instagram on Wednesday, July 2, to share a photo of himself lying in a hospital bed. His statement comes as he continues to recover after suffering a mental breakdown that led to hospitalisation. 'This was me just weeks ago. Rushed to the emergency room because of a mental breakdown and a full-blown panic attack. This photo was taken by my sister — after I finally calmed down,' he captioned the photo. The Filipino actor-director remarked that the image shows a version of him that's 'far from what most people are used to seeing.' 'No suit, no makeup, no signature winged eyeliner. Just me, stripped down and barely holding on,' he said. Solomon, who was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder 'on top of ongoing battles with depression, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and anxiety,' stated that bashers wanted him dead. 'During that time, it truly felt like the world was against me. I was bullied, dragged, and attacked personally. People who didn't even know me said the meanest things, as if they did. And honestly, some didn't just want me to fail — they wanted me DEAD,' he said. Despite the hardships, the 33-year-old actor expressed that he chooses 'to keep going and to be loyal to himself.' 'When you're no longer valuable to what they need, they'll throw you away like you're nothing. It's true—when you have nothing, that's when you find out who truly values you, who genuinely loves you, and who was never real in the first place. So now, I choose to be loyal to myself. I trust no one blindly. And I keep going—because I deserve to live, to heal, and to rise again,' he concluded the post. Last month, Solomon was rushed to the emergency room after a meltdown. Following the hospitalisation, he shared that he has started taking medication that has helped him feel 'present and in control' again. – Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network Those contemplating suicide can reach out to the Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935/014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999/019-261 5999 on WhatsApp); Jakim's family, social and community care centre (011-1959 8214 on WhatsApp); or Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929/email sam@ centres in malaysia).
The Star
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Fifth Solomon taken to hospital after mental breakdown caused by online bullying
Photo: Fifth Solomon/Instagram Fifth Solomon (pic) was taken to an emergency room after he suffered a mental breakdown, which he said was caused by online bullying. The Filipino actor-director gave a health update through his Facebook on Monday, June 16, saying, 'I'm okay now. I'm in the ER with my sister Balitang Inaaaaa!' referring to comedian Chariz Solomon. He said he had 'a mental breakdown because [of] the online bullying. Thanks for all the people who reached out.' He added that he is set to release a statement although he did not immediately expound on the matter. In a prior post, Solomon addressed the bashing he had been receiving online, enumerating the most common remarks thrown at him. 'Retokada. Flop. Baliw (crazy). Mental hospital. DDS (Diehard Duterte Supporter). Incerun. Too fem — Call me names. Laugh all you want. I've heard worse. Survived worse,' he said. 'I grew up with no blueprint, no guidance, no safety net. So I taught myself how to fight, how to bite back. The world isn't kind. I stopped trying to be,' he added. Solomon then reflected on how some people 'play clean' but 'enjoy watching others fall.' 'But me? You can't bring me down. Only the people I love have that power. And even then, I'll still get up,' he said. 'I know who I am. I know what I'm worth. No one gets to rewrite that,' he added. Solomon appears to have been discharged from the hospital as he showed himself walking in an outdoor area. Solomon rose to fame in 2014 after he joined the reality show Pinoy Big Brother . – Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network
