Jake Ejercito, Ellie Ejercito and Andi Eigenmann. Image: Instagram/@niceprintphoto
Jake Ejercito is considering taking legal action after his daughter, Ellie Eigenmann, was filmed “without her consent” during a recent public outing.
Ejercito took to social media on Friday, May 30, to criticize the vlogger responsible for filming his daughter as he asked the public to report the video.
“This ‘influencer’ filmed Ellie without her consent. She did not want to be in his video—let alone be posted by him. Clout-chasing should never come at the cost of someone’s privacy, especially a minor’s. Please report this reel,” he wrote on Facebook.
Image: Facebook/Jake Ejercito
In a separate post, the actor said he has consulted his legal counsel to explore possible actions.
“Crist Briand has deleted the video. Please continue reporting the page of this irresponsible clout chaser who ambushed a 13-year-old girl for views. I’m now in the process of exploring legal options,” he said.
Ellie’s mother, Andi Eigenmann, also criticized the vlogger, describing the video as “disrespectful” and “exploitative,” especially toward a minor.
“Using minors [for] your content is disrespectful and exploitative. My daughter made it clear that we will not be okay with you doing this. She clearly is uncomfortable. Build your platform on integrity. Don’t use our daughter for clout,” she wrote in the comments section of the now-deleted video.
Image: Facebook/Andrea Eigenmann
On her Instagram Story, Andi also reposted a netizen’s comment stating that posting a video of a 13-year-old on social media opens the door for “harassment.”
Image: Instagram/@andieigengirl
After their on-and-off relationship in the past, Ejercito and Andi are currently co-parenting Ellie. Andi is now engaged to professional surfer Philmar Alipayo, with whom she shares two children, Lilo and Koa. /ra