Xander Ford
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{{Filipino name|Salcedo|Arizala}}
{{short description|Filipino internet sensation and influencer}}
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| name = Xander Ford
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| birth_name = Marlou Salcedo Arizala
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|5|11}}
| birth_place = General Trias, Cavite, Philippines
| nationality = Filipino
| other_names =
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2017–2020
| agent =
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
| embed = yes
| years_active = 2015–2016
| genre = Pop
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Marlou Salcedo Arizala (born May 11, 1998), also known as Xander Ford, is a Filipino social media personality.{{cite news|access-date=December 23, 2020 |title=UB: Xander Ford, arestado |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVwdp3hjMD8&list=LL&index=1&t=51s|work= GMA News|via=YouTube}} Note: Skip to 0:51 for his middle name.{{cite news|access-date=October 1, 2020 |title=Happy 22 Birthday |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CACSF14A7Vg/ |date=May 11, 2020|work=z4nder.official|publisher=Xander Ford on Instagram }}{{cite news|title=Xander Ford to address Kathryn Bernardo issue|url=http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2017/10/15/Xander-Ford-Kathryn-Bernado-issue.html|work=CNN Philippines|access-date=September 18, 2020|date=October 15, 2017|quote=The 19-year-old internet sensation said this two days after an undated video of him allegedly body-shaming Bernardo made rounds on the internet, and eventually getting the ire of the actress's fans.|archive-date=January 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190103060600/http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2017/10/15/Xander-Ford-Kathryn-Bernado-issue.html|url-status=dead}}
Background
Arizala was a member of the boy band Hasht5, a boy band parody whose videos became popular in 2015.{{cite news |work=CNN Philippines|title=Xander Ford is still even after drastic transformation |url =http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2017/10/11/Xander-Ford-Marlou-Arizala-transformation-cosmetic-surgery.html |access-date=December 16, 2017 |agency=CNN Philippines |date=October 11, 2017 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171216062146/http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2017/10/11/Xander-Ford-Marlou-Arizala-transformation-cosmetic-surgery.html |archive-date=December 16, 2017}}{{cite news |last1=Cruz |first1=Romy |title=Who was before he became Kpop? |url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/music/26784/who-was-marlou-arizala-before-he-became-xander-ford |access-date=December 16, 2017 |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=September 25, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171216060454/http://www.pep.ph/guide/music/26784/who-was-marlou-arizala-before-he-became-xander-ford|archive-date=December 16, 2017}} After leaving Hasht5 to pursue a solo career, he underwent plastic surgery, changing his name to "Xander Ford". His transformation received widespread coverage online.
Prior to that, the band Hasht5 experienced online bullying "because of their physical appearance". Arizala was first noticed after a viral video of himself lipsyncing as "papogi".{{cite news |title=Why is former Hasht5 singer undergoing surgery? |url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/241129/former-hasht5-singer-marlou-arizala-undergoing-surgery |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|first=Niña |last=Guno |date=September 5, 2017}}{{cite news |work=The Philippine Star|title=Xander Ford shocks, delights netizens |url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/10/02/1744829/xander-ford-shocks-delights-netizens |first=Maridol |last=Ranoa-Bismark |date=October 2, 2017}}{{cite news |title='Marlou is dead': Xander Ford trends worldwide |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/183989-xander-ford-marlou-arizala-trends-worldwide |work=Rappler|date=October 1, 2017}}
On October 1, 2017, he made his television appearance with a new look on Rated K which was met by favorable support. Ford also made his television appearance, portraying himself on sitcom program Home Sweetie Home.{{cite news |title=IN PHOTOS: Xander Ford returns to 'HOME SWEETIE HOME' |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/11/17/in-photos-xander-ford-returns-to-home-sweetie-home |work=ABS-CBN News|date=October 11, 2017}}{{cite news |title=LOOK: Xander Ford introduced to public post-surgery |url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/244377/look-xander-ford-introduced-public-post-surgery |date=October 2, 2017 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer}}{{cite web |title=Rated K: Meet Xander Ford! |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJhv0yMEkYg |publisher=ABS-CBN News |website=YouTube| date=October 2017 }}{{cite news |title=Ex-Hasht5 member unveils new look, new name |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/183988-former-hasht5-member-marlou-arizala-new-look-xander-ford |work=Rappler|date=October 1, 2017}}
On July 17, 2020, through his Instagram stories, Arizala came out as bisexual.{{cite news|title=Xander Ford: I am bisexual|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/17/20/xander-ford-i-am-bisexual|work=ABS-CBN News|date=July 17, 2020}}
Controversies
In the second week of October 2017, an apparent Ford mocked actress Kathryn Bernardo over her bow-leggedness ({{langx|tl|sakang}}) throughout a video clip. However, Star Image Artist Management, through its Facebook account, denied that the man in the video was Xander. The management said that the man was possibly impersonating Ford's voice in order to defame him. They also said that any personality with such an attitude will not be tolerated. Bernardo expressed her dismay about cyberbullying on her Instagram account. Khalil Ramos, one of Bernardo's closest friends and her tandem Daniel Padilla, said that the supposed Ford "should apologize". Other celebrities, including Karla Estrada, Sofia Andres, and Gretchen Ho, expressed their disappointment on their Twitter accounts. Ford apologized and he also said that it was his former personality, mocking Bernardo. Despite his admittance, he received several negative messages.{{cite news |title=Kampo ni Xander Ford, itinanggi ang pamimintas kay Kathryn Bernardo |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/15/17/kampo-ni-xander-ford-itinanggi-ang-pamimintas-kay-kathryn-bernardo |language=tl |trans-title=Xander Ford's camp denies criticism of Kathryn Bernardo |work=ABS-CBN News|date=October 15, 2017}}{{cite news |title=Xander Ford, humingi ng tawad kay Kathryn |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/16/17/xander-ford-humingi-ng-tawad-kay-kathryn |work=ABS-CBN News|language=tl |trans-title=Xander Ford apologizes to Kathryn |date=October 16, 2017}}{{cite news |title=EXCLUSIVE: Khalil Ramos on rumored Xander Ford audio clip: 'He should apologize' |url=http://push.abs-cbn.com/2017/10/15/fresh-scoops/exclusive-khalil-ramos-on-rumored-xander-ford-aud-169884 |work=ABS-CBN News}}{{cite news |title=Xander Ford, hiling ang second chance matapos ang pamimintas kay Kathryn |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/18/17/xander-ford-hiling-ang-second-chance-matapos-ang-pamimintas-kay-kathryn |language=tl |trans-title=Xander Ford wishes second chance after criticizing Kathryn |work=ABS-CBN News|date=October 18, 2017}}
On October 30, 2017, Arizala filed a cyberbullying complaint against two individuals behind a video of him to the Philippine National Police.{{cite news |title=Xander Ford files cyberbullying complaint over viral video on Kathryn |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/30/17/xander-ford-files-cyberbullying-complaint-over-viral-video-on-kathryn |work=ABS-CBN News|date=October 30, 2017}}
On November 24, 2017, Star Image reported that Xander Ford went missing. According to the talent agency, he was last seen in General Trias, Cavite on November 23.{{cite news |title=Xander Ford reported missing by his talent agency |url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/content/634359/xander-ford-reported-missing-by-his-talent-agency/story |work=GMA News|date=November 24, 2017}}{{cite news |title=Where in the world is Xander Ford? |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/189471-xander-ford-missing-cavite |work=Rappler|date=November 25, 2017}} The next day, Ford shared a Facebook video where he denied the reports of his alleged disappearance. He explained that he was taking a break from work and social media.{{cite news |work=ABS-CBN News|title=Xander Ford says he is not missing: 'Nagpapahinga lang ako ngayon' But he doesn't know, no one cares for him and his missing is everyone's happiness. |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/25/17/xander-ford-says-he-is-not-missing-nagpapahinga-lang-ako-ngayon |access-date=November 25, 2017 |agency=ABS-CBN News |date=November 25, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171125134109/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/25/17/xander-ford-says-he-is-not-missing-nagpapahinga-lang-ako-ngayon |archive-date=November 25, 2017}}
On April 23, 2019, Star Image Artist Management announced that they would suspend Arizala and decided to "take back" the Xander Ford name due to his unprofessional behavior.{{cite news |work=ABS-CBN News|title=Marlou Arizala suspended; management takes back 'Xander Ford' name |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/23/19/marlou-arizala-suspended-management-takes-back-xander-ford-name |access-date=May 29, 2019 |agency=ABS-CBN News |date=April 23, 2019 }} Arizala reunited with Hasht5 in late May 2019. "I think we are ready to perform," he indicated in the caption of a photo on social media.{{cite web |title=Marlou Arizala returns to Hasht5 after losing screen name |url=https://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/5/28/Marlou-Arizala-returns-to-Hasht5-after-losing-screen-name.html |website=CNN Philippines |date=May 28, 2019 |access-date=July 26, 2020 |archive-date=July 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200726234129/https://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/5/28/Marlou-Arizala-returns-to-Hasht5-after-losing-screen-name.html |url-status=dead }}
On June 18, 2020, Arizala was accused of rape and physical abuse by his ex-girlfriend, Ysah Cabrejas.{{Cite news|last=Guno|first=Niña V.|date=2020-06-18|title=Marlou Arizala accused of abusing partner while in relationship|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/379681/marlou-arizala-accused-of-abusing-partner-while-in-relationship|access-date=2020-06-19|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|language=en}}
Arizala was arrested on December 22, 2020 in Pasay on a violence against women complaint filed by his former girlfriend.{{cite news|first=Consuelo |last=Marquez|access-date=December 23, 2020 |title=Xander Ford nabbed over violence against women case |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/399837/xander-ford-nabbed-over-violence-against-women-case |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer }}{{Cite web|title=Xander Ford arrested in Pasay|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/xander-ford-arrested-december-2020|access-date=2020-12-23|website=Rappler|date=December 23, 2020 |language=en}} The next day, Arizala was released from jail after his agency Star Image Artist Management posted bail of P18,000.{{Cite web|title=Xander Ford released after posting bail|url=https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/12/23/Xander-Ford-arrest.html|access-date=2020-12-23|website=CNN Philippines|language=en|archive-date=December 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201223132839/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/12/23/Xander-Ford-arrest.html|url-status=dead}} In October 2021, he said that his former girlfriend decided not to pursue the case against him after a settlement.{{cite news |last1=Malasig |first1=Jeline |title=Past accusations vs Xander Ford surface as he trends for K-pop posts |url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/celebrities/2021/10/05/201574/past-accusations-vs-xander-ford-surface-as-he-trends-for-k-pop-posts/ |access-date=19 June 2022 |work=Interaksyon |date=5 October 2021}}
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