Actress and model Megan Skye Blancada has become the undisputed protagonist of Australian news. Considered one of the country's emerging stars in the entertainment and fashion industry, her followers are now stunned by an unexpected turn of events after the atrocious accusation against the actress of crimes of child sexual abuse.
Blancada, 34 years old and known for her role in the popular horror film Wolf Creek, has been formally charged with a crime of child sexual abuse after being arrested in November 2023. An accusation that includes sexual relations with a minor under 16 years of age and possession of material in relation to the sexual exploitation of children.
The case has caused quite a stir among his followers and generally throughout the country. At the time of his arrest, at the end of 2023, it was already revealed that the atrocious events had taken place over two long years (between July 30, 2021 and November 6, 2023, according to police data) in Adelaide .
According to the model's lawyer, Blancada intends to plead guilty to charges of unlawful sexual intercourse and two counts of sexual assault in the Adelaide Magistrates Court, where she appeared last Monday. The model refused to make statements to the press once she left the courthouse.
This decision has only added fuel to the debate at the national level, with citizens not only asking celebrities for responsibilities and the use of their "power", but also for laws to regulate their behavior with respect to minors. As information about the case continues to emerge, more people ask for a reflection on the instructive role of this entire story.
The model's career, obviously, is totally destroyed after the accusations. Her nascent beginnings as an actress positioned her as a promising performer and rising star, but it will all come to nothing after her accusations against her.
Until now, the model had advertising contracts with various fashion brands, such as Fashion Nova or Jadore. Additionally, she is the author of a teen fantasy novel, Shadow Hunters: Shadows in the Wall.
The case has been postponed until May 1 so that the judge can continue gathering information.
