Manila, Philippines - ABS-CBN on Friday revealed exclusive photos that show Vhong Navarro's shocking condition after he was allegedly tied up and attacked by group of men inside a condo unit in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on January 22.
Vhong Navarro's manager Chito Roño told ABS-CBN News that the comedian was invited by a female friend to visit her in the condo unit.
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Chito Roño further informs that several men blindfolded Navarro and beat him up when he got in the premises of the condominium. The comedian is also a victim of extortion.
Roño added that the reason behind the attack is not yet clear and now in close coordination with their lawyers.
The It's Showtime co-host is currently recovering from the brutal assault. Vhong may undergo an operation due to his injuries.
The 37-year-old actor is known to have a non-showbiz girlfriend, and has two sons from his previous relationships.
Here's Chito Rono's full statement for the Kapamilya talent Vhong Navarro:
"Si Vhong Navarro ay naimbitahan sa isang condominium unit sa Fort ng isang kaibigang babae. At sa di pa malamang kadahilanan, siya ay piniringan, pinagtulungang bugbugin, ginapos, tinakot, at hinihingan ng pera ng isang grupo ng kalalakihan noong January 22, Miyerkules.
"Si Vhong ay kasalukuyang nagpapagaling at mawawala ng pansamantala sa 'It's Showtime' at iba pa niyang proyekto."
On Twitter, netizens expressed their sympathy for the condition of the actor. Hashtags #JusticeForVhongNavarro and #PrayForVhongNavarro top the trending list.
Comedian Vice Ganda tweeted: "Nakakaiyak. Nakakapanginig. Nakakapanghina"
Another Showtime's co-host, Anne Curtis said: "#PrayForVhongNavarro for his speedy recovery and safety."
View the shocking photos of Vhong Navarro after the Fort Attack (courtesy of ABS-CBN):
Vhong Navarro's manager Chito Roño told ABS-CBN News that the comedian was invited by a female friend to visit her in the condo unit.
Related: Mauled Vhong Navarro speaks up on 'Buzz ng Bayan': I'm not a rapist
Chito Roño further informs that several men blindfolded Navarro and beat him up when he got in the premises of the condominium. The comedian is also a victim of extortion.
Roño added that the reason behind the attack is not yet clear and now in close coordination with their lawyers.
The It's Showtime co-host is currently recovering from the brutal assault. Vhong may undergo an operation due to his injuries.
The 37-year-old actor is known to have a non-showbiz girlfriend, and has two sons from his previous relationships.
Here's Chito Rono's full statement for the Kapamilya talent Vhong Navarro:
"Si Vhong Navarro ay naimbitahan sa isang condominium unit sa Fort ng isang kaibigang babae. At sa di pa malamang kadahilanan, siya ay piniringan, pinagtulungang bugbugin, ginapos, tinakot, at hinihingan ng pera ng isang grupo ng kalalakihan noong January 22, Miyerkules.
"Si Vhong ay kasalukuyang nagpapagaling at mawawala ng pansamantala sa 'It's Showtime' at iba pa niyang proyekto."
On Twitter, netizens expressed their sympathy for the condition of the actor. Hashtags #JusticeForVhongNavarro and #PrayForVhongNavarro top the trending list.
Comedian Vice Ganda tweeted: "Nakakaiyak. Nakakapanginig. Nakakapanghina"
Another Showtime's co-host, Anne Curtis said: "#PrayForVhongNavarro for his speedy recovery and safety."
View the shocking photos of Vhong Navarro after the Fort Attack (courtesy of ABS-CBN):
