Filipino actor Vhong Navarro reportedly beaten up by several men.
The incident happened inside a condominium unit in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig on Wednesday, January 22, 2013, according to his manager.
In a statement given to ABS-CBN News on Friday, Navarro's manager, film director Chito Roño, said the comedian was invited by a female friend to visit her in condominium unit.
Roño, said Navarro was blindfolded, also threatened and was a victim of extortion, adding they have yet to find out the reason behind the attack.
Speaking with ABS-CBN News, Roño added Navarro may undergo an operation due to his injuries. He said Navarro is unable to detail the incident as he cannot speak properly.
Photos of Vhong Navarro surfaced the internet after ABS-CBN News released it online.
(*Note: We intentionally blurred the images as it may not be suitable for all readers)
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Chito Roño‘s statement via ABS-CBN News:
“Si Vhong Navarro ay naimbitihan 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.”
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