Xander Ford arrested for allegedly assaulting ex-girlfriend

Social media personality Xander Ford was arrested at a restaurant in Pasay City after he was issued a warrant of arrest for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend.

In the warrant of arrest issued by Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 38, Marlou Arizala, Xander’s real name, was charged with violating RA 9262 or Violence Against Women and their Children.

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According to Moriones Police commander Lt. Col. Magno Gallora, Jr., the case stemmed from a complaint by Xander’s ex-girlfriend.

Xander’s management, Star Image, also confirmed that their talent was arrested for assault and attempted rape.

Xander vehemently denied the allegation but apologized to his ex-girlfriend and begged to talk about their misunderstanding.

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“Sa ex-girlfriend ko, alam ko parehas tayong nasaktan sa mga nangyari satin. Alam ko nakikita mo to. Kahit wala kong ginawa, pagsisihan ko na lang,” Xander Ford when interviewed inside his cell.

“Sana mapatawad mo ko. Sana magka-ayos din tayo. Pag-usapan nation to, willing naman akong maka-usap ka. Pangako ko sa 2021 sobrang laki na ng pinagbago ko. Alam ko namang masaya ka na ngayon. Alam ko na din na okay ka na. Sana magka-ayos na tayo,” he added.

Xander Ford arrested for allegedly assaulting ex-girlfriend

Star Image general manager David Cabawatan clarified that they will not tolerate their talent if found guilty in court.

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Xander was first given an indefinite suspension and no project will be given to him while the case is not over.

Xander’s camp plans to post P18,000 bail this Wednesday for his temporary release.

Arizala was a member of the boy band Hasht5, a boy band parody whose videos became popular in 2015. After leaving Hasht5 to pursue a solo career, he underwent plastic surgery, changing his name to “Xander Ford”. His transformation received widespread coverage online.

On June 18, 2020, Arizala was accused of rape and physical abuse by his ex-girlfriend, Ysah Cabrejas.

Cabrejas accused Xander of forcing her to have sex with him even if she has her period or if she does not want to do it. She claimed that there was a time he got angry with her because she did not want to take a bath together.