'Mobile Legends' stars OhMyV33nus, Edward, Wise, and Yue leave Blacklist International
It's the end of an era. Filipino Mobile Legends: Bang Bang stars Johnmar “OhMyV33nus” Villaluna, Edward “Edward” Dapadap, Danerie "Wise" Rosario, and Kenneth “Yue” Tadeo have left their longtime esports organization Blacklist International.
In a Facebook post on July 4, OhMyV33nus, who uses she/her pronouns, reflected on her esports career. She was instrumental in Blacklist's rise to international fame, helping the team win three Mobile Legends Professional League titles, a M3 championship, and a Southeast Asian Games gold medal.
"I’m at this point in life right now na I know already there’s something more than this, a higher version of me deep within me," she said. "More than I’ve ever accomplished."
"So I left Tier One Entertainment and Blacklist International because I know I would settle if I choose to stay. When it’s time to go, ma feel mo naman eh," she added.
OhMyV33nus, who has been on inactive status, noted that while she always considered Blacklist and its agency Tier One Entertainment as her home, she realized home "is where I go."
"Home is anyone who cares about me. Home is the name I’ve built for myself: OHMYV33NUS," she said. "I’ve always got me, and I will never be afraid no matter where life would take me."
Her boyfriend, Wise, also shared a copy of his resignation on Facebook that read: "Dear Sir/Madam, bounce an ako mga ssob @Blacklist International. Matsala sa all. Respectfully yours, Wise."
Meanwhile, Edward on Facebook also announced his departure from Blacklist.
"After being with them for 4 years since Season 5, it's been an amazing journey filled with unforgettable moments," he said, adding that the team's potential always motivated him to stay before.
"Now, I'm ready for the next chapter of my life, where I can grow personally and professionally," he said. "I'm excited to collaborate with new people who share my goals and determination."
"This isn't goodbye for now, just see you later," Edward added.
Yue on July 3 also said he wants to experience a new environment and develop himself.
"I want to experience things outside my comfort zone," he said.
"To my former teammates, saying goodbye is never easy but I know we will still see each other in the Land of Dawn, not as teammates but maybe opponents this time around," he said, referring to the game's battlefield.
It has yet to be known whether OhMyV33nus, Edward, and Yue are joining other teams and if they will play in the upcoming MPL Philippines Season 14 in August.