In 2009, a major scandal erupted in the Philippines involving celebrity cosmetic surgeon Dr. Hayden Kho Jr., actresses Katrina Halili and Maricar Reyes (now Maricar Reyes-Poon), and several other women. The controversy centered on private sex videos recorded without the knowledge or consent of some participants, which were later distributed online. The case became a landmark in discussions of cybercrime, women’s rights, media responsibility, and legal redress in the Philippines.
The scandal erupted in May 2009 when multiple private videos of celebrity doctor Hayden Kho with various women began circulating on the internet. Hayden Kho Katrina Halili Maricar Reyes Brazili...
: This University of the Philippines thesis explores public perception and the role of talent management in shaping Maricar Reyes’ image before and after the scandal. In 2009, a major scandal erupted in the
: Katrina Halili filed criminal and civil cases against Kho, leading to a public Senate trial. Hayden Kho was stripped of his medical license in 2011 for "immorality and ethical misconduct," though it was reinstated in 2014. Legislative Change : The scandal was a primary catalyst for the passage of Republic Act No. 9995 , also known as the Anti-Photo and Anti-Voyeurism Act of 2009 The case became a landmark in discussions of
: Unlike many other victims, Halili took a public stand and filed criminal and civil cases against Kho, accusing him of violating Republic Act 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act). Though some feared her career was over, she eventually overcame the adversity and continues to work in the industry.