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big_dog

(4,144 posts)
Sun Dec 1, 2013, 09:42 PM Dec 2013

Glee Star Reportedly Attempted Suicide Due To 'Financial Worries' (Charice Pempengco)

Source: Gigwise

Charice Pempengco , a former Glee star and international singer, reportedly tried to kill herself due to bullying and financial problems.

In an interview with police, Charice's grandmother Mrs Teresita Relucio explained that the singer had been dealing with a lot of stress financially after being written off of the US hit TV show Glee.

Since leaving the show, Charice has suffered with bullying for the way she dresses and her sexual orientation. Charice reportedly attempted suicide by cutting her wrists, but is yet to make a statement surrounding her problems.

Charice played character Sunshine Corazon in an episode of Glee. Earlier this year Charice's co-star Cory Monteith died from a drugs overdose in a hotel room.



Read more: http://www.gigwise.com/news/86581/glee-star-reportedly-attempted-suicide-due-to-financial-worries

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Glee Star Reportedly Attempted Suicide Due To 'Financial Worries' (Charice Pempengco) (Original Post) big_dog Dec 2013 OP
This girl can sing like I've never heard before. She's really great! shraby Dec 2013 #1
Charice and Lea Michelle - Telephone big_dog Dec 2013 #2
Glee "star"? OnlinePoker Dec 2013 #3
she's pretty popular in her country big_dog Dec 2013 #4
Classy comment. ForgoTheConsequence Dec 2013 #6
I've got to agree... SoapBox Dec 2013 #8
Yes, the issue is the term "Glee Star", not "Star who was on Glee" marshall Dec 2013 #9
She's a judge on the show X Factor Philippines Kaleva Dec 2013 #5
My heart and good wishes go out to this beautiful young lady... ReRe Dec 2013 #7
Don't understand the financial issue seveneyes Dec 2013 #10
Is Glee cursed? AngryAmish Dec 2013 #11

OnlinePoker

(5,721 posts)
3. Glee "star"?
Sun Dec 1, 2013, 10:04 PM
Dec 2013

She appeared in 3 episodes 2-3 years ago in a minor role in a large ensemble cast. It's time people stop building these performers expectations and careers into something they aren't.

 

big_dog

(4,144 posts)
4. she's pretty popular in her country
Sun Dec 1, 2013, 10:11 PM
Dec 2013

and has worked with Celina Dion and David Foster, I would say she is famous.

ForgoTheConsequence

(4,868 posts)
6. Classy comment.
Sun Dec 1, 2013, 11:57 PM
Dec 2013

The girl has trouble dealing with the way things have been going (on top of any other emotional or mental stress she may have) and you pile on. Good job piling on to a girl that tried to kill herself. Jerk.

marshall

(6,665 posts)
9. Yes, the issue is the term "Glee Star", not "Star who was on Glee"
Mon Dec 2, 2013, 07:44 AM
Dec 2013

It implies her stardom came from her three episode appearance, rather than her incredible work outside that show. Going back to my generation, it's like saying "Beverly Hillbillies star Gloria Swanson" because she appeared on one episode of that show. Yeah, she was a Beverly Hillbillies star to those younger viewers who had no concept of her massive fame prior to that.

ReRe

(10,597 posts)
7. My heart and good wishes go out to this beautiful young lady...
Mon Dec 2, 2013, 01:06 AM
Dec 2013

... it's a fucked up world for sure, but death is not the answer.
I hope she is able to get the long-term help she needs.

 

seveneyes

(4,631 posts)
10. Don't understand the financial issue
Mon Dec 2, 2013, 10:30 AM
Dec 2013

I have no idea what her financials are. She likely has much more money on tap than anyone here. I know money can't replace emotional health, but it can get you through the basic needs of food and shelter.

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