It has been said that Ella Cruz erred by comparing it to “history” as if it were only “gossip” that may be altered or added to as it is circulated among the populace.

This received harsh criticism from online users, who pointed out to Ella that there is a significant distinction between the two because history is founded on facts while rumor lacks reliable supporting documentation.

It has its foundation on Ella’s assertion in the quote card that was printed by The Philippine Star on Saturday afternoon, July 2, 2022.

As a member of the cast of Darry Yap’s Viva Films movie Maid in Malacanang, Ella was asked what lesson she had learnt.

The movie will vividly depict what the Marcos family went through during the final three days when the late tyrant and President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. was in power.

One of Marcos’ children, Irene Marcos, was portrayed by Ella.

Ella claims, “History is like tsismis. It is filtered and dagdag na rin, so, hindi natin alam what is the real history. Andoon na iyong idea, pero may mga bias talaga

“As long as we’re here alive at may kanya-kanyang opinion, I respect everyone’s opinion.”

Regarding the journey of President Marcos’ children, Ella commented, “Kasi struggling na, e, last three days! Kahit naman sila struggling even right now, di ba?

“So, paano kaya iyon na there [was] so much pressure on their side during those times?”

Ella’s supposedly incorrect description of “history,” which will never be merely “gossip,” was not missed by internet users.

It sounds like Ella was saying that rumors about historical figures like Jose Rizal are untrue.

As a consequence, from Saturday, July 2, 2022 until the time this story was being written on Sunday, July 3, 2022, memes about Ella were trending on Twitter.

Some online users even questioned Ella on what she reportedly learnt from AP, or Araling Panlipunan, a course that covers the biographies of the nation’s most notable leaders.

Xian Gaza, a well-known social media user, was one of many who commented on Ella’s statement.

Xian demonstrated to Ella the distinction between “history,” “gossip,” and “historical revisionism” with an open letter on Facebook.

The fact that he and Ella were “business partners,” “family friends,” and that he fell in love with her were all things that Xian referred to as “history.”

Declaring that Xian is Ella’s ex-boyfriend is considered “gossip,” in Xian’s opinion.

The claim that he was Ella’s “stalker” and conned the actress’ family while they had a business partnership is sometimes referred to as “historical revisionism.”

In 2017, Ella’s mother made public what she claimed to be Xian’s deception when she agreed to create a concert for Ella but did not follow through.

Additionally, according to Ella’s mother, Xian did not finance the check he wrote to the actress at the time.

The actress was a target of Xian’s stalking, according to Ella’s mother.