Who is Devina DeDiva? Facebook Post vs Miss World 2013 Megan Young Results in Unemployment and Criminal Charges? [PHOTOS]
Devina DeDiva Loses Job, Faces Criminal Charges in Singapore?
Devina DeDiva used Facebook to express her opinion about Ms Megan Young, the Philippines representative to, and winner of the Miss World 2013 pageant. Who is Devina, and what is she dealing with after launching an insult via a social media post?
It seems everybody has something to say about Megan Young and Miss World 2013. But only Devina DeDiva appears to have won the Most Racist Comment to Ever Spread Across Social Media Sites in 2013.
Devina DeDiva Bashes Miss World 2013, Megan Young of the Philippines
"Miss Philippines is Miss World?" Devina's Facebook post begins. "What a joke! I did not know those maids have anything else in them Ha Ha Ha." Over 24 hours later, 20 users have 'liked' the post. But a certain Malcolm Conlan reacted.
Malcolm Conlan Lectures Devina DeDiva
In this Facebook post, Malcolm Conlan points out to Devina DeDiva, "The Philippines has always been a big exporter of labour overseas and what's wrong with that?" Malcolm continues, "I am married to a Filipina and we have two wonderful children who are also Filipino. I am honoured and consider myself very privileged indeed to be part of a British/Filipino family," says the post, which ends with an advise: "Before you really do upset many millions, please think very carefully and apologise. Thanks so much."
Another Filipina Beauty Queen, Miss International 2005 Precious Lara Quigaman on Devina DeDiva: 'Dismiss her'
Speaking to Bayani San Diego Jr of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, another Filipina beauty queen tells her countrymen to "dismiss" Devina DeDiva.
"We should just dismiss [Devina] and not give her the fame that she craves," the Inquirer quoted Miss International 2005 Precious Lara Quigaman.
The above photo may be seen at this Tumblr page. Screen captures of Devina DeDiva's perceived to be racist posts also appear on the same page.
Devina DeDiva Loses Singapore Job? Social Media User Confirms Criminal Charges
Not much is known about Devina DeDiva aside from her anti-Filipino Facebook post. She reportedly was a teacher based in Singapore.
It was earlier reported Devina went to Manchester University, but the academic institution has since denied any association to such a name.
A few photos were grabbed off Devina's Facebook page. This one below is from a supposed Devina page, but was created only a couple days ago (Oct. 1).
The Philippine media has been doing its research on Devina's background. One of the most recent updates is that Devina DeDiva has lost her job for insulting Miss World 2013 and the Filipinos. See the tweet below:
A source told the Inquirer that Facebook user Devina DeDiva "lost her teaching job and is afraid to go out in the streets." @bayanisandiego
— Inq Entertainment (@InqEnt) October 3, 2013
On top of unemployment, it seems Devina DeDiva will be spending some time with Singapore police. See related story: Devina DeDiva Update: Criminal Charges Reportedly Filed Against Miss World Megan Young's Basher
Celebrity haters and bashers are frequently seen and heard of online. Devina DeDiva may have nothing personal against Megan Young. But Devina's offensive Facebook post sparked a lot of hate directed at her on a personal level.
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