Xander Ford

Xander Ford
Born Marlou Arizala
(1997-05-11) May 11, 1997
General Trias, Cavite, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Occupation Actor
Musical career
Genres Pop
Associated acts Hasht5[1]

Xander Ford (born Marlou Arizala; May 11, 1997) is known as a social media personality and former member of the group Hasht5, a boy band parody whose videos became viral in 2015. [2][3]

Career

On October 1, he made his television appearance with a new look on Rated K which was met by favorable support. Ford also made his television appearance, portraying himself on sitcom program Home Sweetie Home.[4][5][6][7]

Controversies

Comments about Kathryn Bernardo

On the second week of October 2017, an apparent Ford mocks actress Kathryn Bernardo over her bow-leggedness (Tagalog: sakang) through the video clip. However, Star Image Artist Management, through its Facebook account, denied that the man in the video was Xander. The management says that it was possibly impersonating Ford's voice in order to defame him. They also said that any personality made this such attitude will not be tolerated. Bernardo expressed her dismay about cyberbullying in her Instagram account. Khalil Ramos, one of the closest friends of Bernardo and her tandem Daniel Padilla, said that the supposed Ford "should apologize". Other celebrities, including Karla Estrada, Sofia Andres, and Gretchen Ho, expressed their disappointment on their Twitter account. Ford apologized and he also said that it was his former personality, mocking Bernardo. Despite his admittance, he received several negative messages.[8][9][10][11]

On October 30, 2017, Ford filed a cyberbullying complaint against two individuals behind a video of him to the Philippine National Police.[12]

Alleged disappearance

On November 24, 2017, Star Image reported that Xander Ford went missing. According to the talent agency, he was last seen in General Trias, Cavite on November 23.[13][14] The next day, Ford shared a Facebook video where he denied the reports of his alleged disappearance. He explained that he was taking a break from work and social media.[15]

Filmography

Television

References

  1. ↑ Abanilla, Clarizel (14 October 2017). "Kpop reacts to arrogance allegations: I haven't stepped on anyone's toes". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  2. ↑ "Xander Ford is still even after drastic transformation". CNN Philippines. 11 October 2017. Archived from the original on 16 December 2017. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  3. ↑ Cruz, Romy (25 September 2017). "Who was before he became Kpop?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 16 December 2017. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  4. ↑ "IN PHOTOS: Xander Ford returns to 'HOME SWEETIE HOME'". ABS-CBN News. 11 October 2017.
  5. ↑ "LOOK: Xander Ford introduced to public post-surgery". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 2 October 2017.
  6. ↑ "Rated K: Meet Xander Ford!". YouTube. ABS-CBN News.
  7. ↑ "Ex-Hasht5 member unveils new look, new name". Rappler. 1 October 2017.
  8. ↑ "Kampo ni Xander Ford, itinanggi ang pamimintas kay Kathryn Bernardo" [Xander Ford's camp denies criticism of Kathryn Bernardo]. ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). 15 October 2017.
  9. ↑ "Xander Ford, humingi ng tawad kay Kathryn" [Xander Ford apolgizes to Kathryn]. ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). 16 October 2017.
  10. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Khalil Ramos on rumored Xander Ford audio clip: 'He should apologize'". ABS-CBN News.
  11. ↑ "Xander Ford, hiling ang second chance matapos ang pamimintas kay Kathryn" [Xander Ford wishes second chance after criticizing Kathryn]. ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). 18 October 2017.
  12. ↑ "Xander Ford files cyberbullying complaint over viral video on Kathryn". ABS-CBN News. 30 October 2017.
  13. ↑ "Xander Ford reported missing by his talent agency". GMA News. 24 November 2017.
  14. ↑ "Where in the world is Xander Ford?". Rappler. 25 November 2017.
  15. ↑ "Xander Ford says he is not missing: 'Nagpapahinga lang ako ngayon' But he doesn't know, no one cares for him and his missing is everyone's happiness". ABS-CBN News. 25 November 2017. Archived from the original on 25 November 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
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