Brazilian model Daiana Menezes finally broke her silence regarding the cryptic messages she posted in various social networking sites the past days. In an exclusive interview with Boy Abunda aired on The Buzz on Sunday, Menezes apologized for the brouhaha her social media posts created and denied allegations that she is a battered wife of outgoing Cagayan de Oro representative Jose Benjamin ‘Benjo’ Benaldo.

Last week, Menezes posted on her Twitter and Instagram accounts disturbing photos and messages that suggest she’s a victim of domestic violence. Concerned friends and followers interpreted the posts as a desperate cry for help and showed concern for the seemingly distraught model. The media also joined in the fray by reporting the incident to the public but Menezes refused to address the controversy and instead posted more alarming messages. Even the women’s rights group Gabriela and the Department of Social Welfare and Development offered help but Menezes remained evasive. Read more