Sofia Andres is said to be ‘traumatized’ by the stylist’s actions; Max Collins linked to problem

Actress Sofia Andres has officially said goodbye to her stylist Steph Aparici, who she previously described as “family.”

Announcing the split on Instagram, Sofia expressed her disappointment, saying: “After much thought, I have decided to say goodbye to my current stylist, who I also treated like my family: Ms. Steph Aparici. It was a difficult decision, but I look forward to discovering new possibilities and styles.”

Sofia hinted at trust issues, adding: “It’s a reminder to be careful: business is business, nothing personal.” Her post sparked backlash from followers, with one business owner claiming similar issues involving Aparici.

On ‘Showbiz Update’, host Ogie Diaz discussed the situation further, revealing that Sofia was reportedly shocked to discover that Aparici had allegedly referred endorsement opportunities to actress Max Collins, including brand contacts originally intended for Sofia. Photos of Aparici and Collins attending events together have since fueled speculation.

“Sofia felt betrayed,” Diaz said, explaining that the actress considered Aparici family. He also noted that Sofia felt “traumatized” by the situation. According to Diaz, several brands have reached out to Sofia requesting returns for items allegedly borrowed under her name but not received, raising additional concerns.

Adding to the tension, Diaz said Max Collins defended Aparici and allegedly asked Sofia not to tarnish the stylist’s reputation. Sofia’s team expressed confusion at the perceived betrayal and wondered why this trust would have been broken.

Diaz invited Aparici and Collins to share their side of the story, saying, “Anyway, bukas naman ang ating channel sa panig ni Max Collins, nu’ng Steph para hindi ka ma-judge anak ha at kay Sofia na rin kung ano ba ang totoo diyan.”

LionhearTV is also open to statements from all parties to shed more light on the controversy.

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