Veteran actress Elizabeth Oropesa has sparked controversy online after a viral TikTok video showed her criticizing double Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo for allegedly disrespecting his mother.

In the video, Oropesa not only scolded Yulo but also called him “tanga” and lectured him on the scientific concept of fetal microchimerism, which she linked to family ties.

“Are you familiar with fetal microchimerism? It means ‘yung DNA ng ina ay nandoon po sa katawan at dugo ng anak. Habambuhay ang anak dala-dala niya ‘yung cells na galing sa ina at tuwing may nangyayari sa buhay ng anak, lalo na may kinalaman sa physical manifestation ng sakit, ang nagre-repair po ay ‘yung cells ng ina,” Oropesa explained, underscoring the lifelong connection between mother and child.

The actress then called out Yulo for his reported behavior towards his mother, saying, “Caloy, marami kang hindi alam. Masyadong matigas na ang puso mo… Kahit ano pang kasalanan ng nanay mo, nanay mo pa rin ‘yan… Hihiyain mo ‘yung mother mo, tatawagin mong magnanakaw. Tandaan mo, your cells galing sa ina mo. Kahit patay na ang ina mo, ‘yan ang tutulong sa health mo. ‘Yan ang reason kung bakit ang galing mong athlete, tanga!”

Oropesa also emphasized the sacrifices mothers make during childbirth and urged Yulo to show more respect, especially when in front of his girlfriend. “Masakit para sa akin ang ganyan kasi tuwing manganganak ang isang babae, ang buhay niya, ‘yung isang paa ay nasa hukay na… Kung may kasalanan man ang nanay mo, patawarin mo, huwag mong binabastos sa social media… Ang unang dapat na magpakita doon sa girlfriend ng paggalang sa ina ay ikaw. Hindi niya igagalang ang nanay mo, kung hindi mo igagalang ang nanay mo. Gold medalist ka pa naman, ibig sabihin, macho ka, ang galing mo, pero talong-talo ka ng syota mo, kayang-kaya kang ma-influence.”

Her remarks have quickly generated heated discussions on social media, with many weighing in on the importance of family values and respect for parents. Some have supported Oropesa’s sentiments, while others questioned her decision to air the issue publicly.

LionhearTV remains open to Carlos Yulo’s side of the story following Oropesa’s public statements.