Denise Julia Responds to BJ Pascual's "Unprofessional" Claims, Shares Her Side of the Story

Filipino R&B singer Denise Julia has publicly addressed celebrity photographer BJ Pascual's claims of her "unprofessionalism" that led to a canceled photoshoot and music video project. This comes after Pascual called Julia the "worst celebrity/model" he's worked with on a recent podcast, citing significant professional and financial inconvenience caused by the botched collaboration.

In a series of Instagram stories, Julia shared screenshots of conversations between her manager and Pascual's team, offering her perspective on the situation.  She revealed that their initial budget of P600,000, proposed in July, was met with silence from Pascual's team for a month. Despite being a fan of the photographer, Julia and her team pushed deadlines and adjusted schedules to accommodate him.

 

After a month of waiting, Pascual's team allegedly quoted a revised cost of P1.2 million.  Even after stretching their budget to P800,000 and considering dropping the music video component, the cost two days before the shoot escalated to P1 million. Julia maintains that her team was willing to pull out if the budget was unfeasible, but they were not given clear communication until it was too late.

 

Julia clarified that her team did not cancel the shoot, but rather Pascual's team did, citing differences in production processes. She expressed disappointment over the misrepresentation of events in the podcast, stating she was unaware of the extent of Pascual's frustrations until it went public.

 

The singer admitted to her own mistake in not reaching out to Pascual personally earlier and acknowledged the need for better communication. She concluded by stating that she and Pascual have agreed to discuss the matter privately to find a resolution.

 

This public exchange has sparked discussions on social media about professional communication, budget transparency, and accountability in the creative industry. It highlights the importance of clear communication and mutual understanding between artists and creatives to ensure smooth and successful collaborations.