"I have no scandals. I have no tapes. If they want to ruin my memory, let them. But Jesus Christ knows the truth."
(former Mayor of Laoag and Congressman) is one of the most enduring urban legends in Philippine pop culture history, dating back to the 1980s. Vivian Velez BetaMAX Scandal With Mayor Farinas UPD
She often dismissed the scandal as a orchestrated by political rivals of the Farinas family. She claimed that because she was an outspoken actress, her name was used to generate buzz for a story that had no evidence. "I have no scandals
In the early 1980s, Vivian Velez was a top-tier sex symbol and award-winning actress known as "Ms. Body Beautiful". During this time, Rudy Fariñas was a prominent young politician from Ilocos Norte. But Jesus Christ knows the truth
The "Betamax scandal" involving actress and politician Rodolfo "Rudy" Fariñas
The scandal began when Vivian Velez, a popular actress known for her roles in various Filipino TV dramas and movies, was accused of having an affair with Mayor Farinas. The allegations surfaced when a local newspaper published a story claiming that Velez had been receiving favors and benefits from the mayor's office, including a state-of-the-art BetaMAX recorder.
Vivian Velez (born Marian Rivera Velez – not to be confused with the modern Marian Rivera) was a staple of in the late 70s and early 80s. Known for her fierce action roles and sexy appeal, she starred in movies like Gorgonia and Virgin Forest . She was the epitome of the "bold action star" – tough, beautiful, and controversial.