The management of Thai actor Mario Maurer has warned legal action against comedienne Kakai Bautista over her continued mention of the actor’s name publicly for career or personal gain.

In a March 22 letter addressed to the management of Bautista, Artists Gallery Management, Kwaonhar Nine Nine Co., Ltd., said it has been informed that Bautista “has continued to use Mario Maurer to attach herself without his knowledge or consent.”

“We have been informed of unauthorized use of Mario Maurer’s name by several events, and it has come to our attention that your talent, Catherine ‘Kakai’ Bautista is the person who continues to use the name of Mario Maurer to attach to herself without consent nor knowledge. Moreover, not only Mario Maurer name but also make the false statement in related to Mario Maurer’s manager,” the demand letter read.

It can be recalled that Kakai and Mauro have worked together in the 2012 Star Cinema film “Suddenly It’s Magic” with actress Erich Gonzales.

“By so using the name of our talent, Catherine ‘Kakai’ Bautista is improperly exploiting the name, image and reputation of Mario Maurer and his manager, and may be violating existing laws of the Republic of the Philippines and the Kingdom of Thailand. Cease and Desist and Refrain from any further use of the name of Mario Maurer and his manager, or any reference to him, directly or indirectly, including but not limited to the uses described hereinabove,” it added

Over the years, Bautista has been asked numerous times in media interviews about her friendship with Maurer. And just last September 2020, Bautista shared a clip of their “Gandang Gabi Vice” guesting wherein she reminisced fond memories with Maurer.

Maurer’s management also attached in the demand letter the copies of news articles wherein Kakai said that she and Mario told each other “I love you” and Mario was the reason that she felt secure this pandemic.

The Thai actor’s management said that it’s not true and that they will pursue legal action if Kakai continues to use Mario’s name.

“Should you fail to confirm to us in writing that you have complied and/or will comply with the above demand to cease, desist and refrain under this letter hereof, our talent, Kwaonhar and its staff will have no other alternative but to pursue (without any further notice to you) formal claims against your talent to protect his rights to the broadest extent,” the letter said.