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Jessy Mendiola voted 'sexiest woman' in PH
Jessy Mendiola voted 'sexiest woman' in PH
ABS-CBN News
Published Jun 30, 2016 03:12 PM PHT
MANILA - Kapamilya actress Jessy Mendiola has been voted the "sexiest woman" in the country by readers of the popular men's magazine, FHM Philippines.
MANILA - Kapamilya actress Jessy Mendiola has been voted the "sexiest woman" in the country by readers of the popular men's magazine, FHM Philippines.
The magazine's staff personally relayed the good news to the actress when they visited the Star Magic offices on Thursday.
The magazine's staff personally relayed the good news to the actress when they visited the Star Magic offices on Thursday.
“I’m overwhelmed. It’s a nice venue to send the message that everyone is sexy and if I can win this, if I’m hailed as the sexiest of FHM, lahat tayo puwedeng maging ganun. What’s important is loving yourself, being healthy and being the better version of yourself. I guess kaya ito nangyari kasi I am on that journey of being better for myself,” she said.
“I’m overwhelmed. It’s a nice venue to send the message that everyone is sexy and if I can win this, if I’m hailed as the sexiest of FHM, lahat tayo puwedeng maging ganun. What’s important is loving yourself, being healthy and being the better version of yourself. I guess kaya ito nangyari kasi I am on that journey of being better for myself,” she said.
It was a huge jump for the "Maria Mercedes" star, who finished in 23rd place in the 2015 list.
It was a huge jump for the "Maria Mercedes" star, who finished in 23rd place in the 2015 list.
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In the weeks leading up to the vote deadline, Mendiola trailed Nadine Lustre, a young actress feeding off the phenomenal success of her onscreen tandem with boyfriend, James Reid. She overtook Lustre, however, just days before voting closed.
In the weeks leading up to the vote deadline, Mendiola trailed Nadine Lustre, a young actress feeding off the phenomenal success of her onscreen tandem with boyfriend, James Reid. She overtook Lustre, however, just days before voting closed.
"Sa lahat ng nag-vote kaya ako nanalo sa polls, thank you," Mendiola said in a statement released when she learned of the partial results last month. "It just proves na there are all kinds of sexy. Hindi na lang physical ang sexy, nasa personality to at sa pagkatao na. Lahat tayo sexy, iba iba lang."
"Sa lahat ng nag-vote kaya ako nanalo sa polls, thank you," Mendiola said in a statement released when she learned of the partial results last month. "It just proves na there are all kinds of sexy. Hindi na lang physical ang sexy, nasa personality to at sa pagkatao na. Lahat tayo sexy, iba iba lang."
Mendiola made headlines in early in the year after being tagged as one of the possible replacements for Angel Locsin for the coveted "Darna" role in the planned Star Cinema adaptation.
Mendiola made headlines in early in the year after being tagged as one of the possible replacements for Angel Locsin for the coveted "Darna" role in the planned Star Cinema adaptation.
Aside from being a mainstay in the Sunday gag show "Banana Sundae," she was also cast as one of the stars of the late night drama, "You're My Home," alongside screen veterans Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta.
Aside from being a mainstay in the Sunday gag show "Banana Sundae," she was also cast as one of the stars of the late night drama, "You're My Home," alongside screen veterans Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta.
She spoke up against online body shaming last May 20, saying: "My body may not be perfect but that will not stop me from being confident with myself."
She spoke up against online body shaming last May 20, saying: "My body may not be perfect but that will not stop me from being confident with myself."
"I've had my fair share of body shaming comments," Mendiola admitted. "So I know how it feels like to be called 'FAT' or 'TUMABA.' Well, just to inform some of you 'PERFECT' people. We all come in different sizes and shapes but that shouldn't stop us from being happy with our own bodies."
"I've had my fair share of body shaming comments," Mendiola admitted. "So I know how it feels like to be called 'FAT' or 'TUMABA.' Well, just to inform some of you 'PERFECT' people. We all come in different sizes and shapes but that shouldn't stop us from being happy with our own bodies."
She continued: "There are times that you will gain weight and there are times that you will lose it. It's normal. It just shows that you are a human being."
She continued: "There are times that you will gain weight and there are times that you will lose it. It's normal. It just shows that you are a human being."
"So whether you are curvy, malaman, skinny, too skinny, on the plus size or even on the plus plus size, you have ALL the right to be confident with yourself because that is who and what YOU are.
"So whether you are curvy, malaman, skinny, too skinny, on the plus size or even on the plus plus size, you have ALL the right to be confident with yourself because that is who and what YOU are.
"If you don't love yourself enough, who else will? Think about it. So go ahead girl, wear that bikini and FLAUNT it. After all, it's YOUR body. Not theirs. Sabi nga ni Demi Lovato, What's wrong with being confident?" Mendiola concluded.
"If you don't love yourself enough, who else will? Think about it. So go ahead girl, wear that bikini and FLAUNT it. After all, it's YOUR body. Not theirs. Sabi nga ni Demi Lovato, What's wrong with being confident?" Mendiola concluded.
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BGYO’s Gelo teases his much-anticipated acting debut
BGYO’s Gelo teases his much-anticipated acting debut
Push Team
Published Feb 01, 2025 10:28 AM PHT
BGYO Gelo’s actor era?
BGYO Gelo’s actor era?
That’s what Aces, the fans of BGYO, can expect as they will witness a new chapter for Gelo Rivera, who is currently working on the adaptation of the Wattpad classic Four Bad Boys and Me.
That’s what Aces, the fans of BGYO, can expect as they will witness a new chapter for Gelo Rivera, who is currently working on the adaptation of the Wattpad classic Four Bad Boys and Me.
In the first part of their latest BRGY interview, television host Bianca Gonzalez asked Gelo about his latest venture.
In the first part of their latest BRGY interview, television host Bianca Gonzalez asked Gelo about his latest venture.
“Tama ba, Gelo you just wrapped up shooting for this (movie adaptation of a) widely popular web series? Kumusta?” Bianca asked.
“Tama ba, Gelo you just wrapped up shooting for this (movie adaptation of a) widely popular web series? Kumusta?” Bianca asked.
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The BGYO leader admitted that it has been a nerve-wracking but rewarding experience so far.
The BGYO leader admitted that it has been a nerve-wracking but rewarding experience so far.
“Siyempre, nakakakaba kasi pinili nila ako as lead doon kahit wala akong experience at all sa acting, kahit workshops, wala. Yung buong experience ng taping, masasabi ko, ang dami kong natutunan sa mga iba’t ibang tao,” Gelo shared.
“Siyempre, nakakakaba kasi pinili nila ako as lead doon kahit wala akong experience at all sa acting, kahit workshops, wala. Yung buong experience ng taping, masasabi ko, ang dami kong natutunan sa mga iba’t ibang tao,” Gelo shared.
Gelo had good words for the people he worked with on the project, especially their director.
Gelo had good words for the people he worked with on the project, especially their director.
He went on, “Siguro, ang pinaka-help sa'kin yung mga kasama ko sa work, sa prod po namin, si Direk Benedict Mique.”
He went on, “Siguro, ang pinaka-help sa'kin yung mga kasama ko sa work, sa prod po namin, si Direk Benedict Mique.”
Benedict Mique is now headlining the latest iteration of the web novel, which will be under ABS-CBN and LoneWolf Films. Some of Mique’s works include Lolo and the Kid and the 2022 Mars Ravelo’s Darna: The TV Series.
Benedict Mique is now headlining the latest iteration of the web novel, which will be under ABS-CBN and LoneWolf Films. Some of Mique’s works include Lolo and the Kid and the 2022 Mars Ravelo’s Darna: The TV Series.
Aside from their director, Gelo also gave credit to his BGYO co-member Akira Morishita for helping him improve his acting.
Aside from their director, Gelo also gave credit to his BGYO co-member Akira Morishita for helping him improve his acting.
“Siyempre, nagtatanong din po ako sa mga kaibigan ko na nag-a-acting din, and siyempre, si Akira. May useful advice siya, yung tamang pagbitaw” Gelo mentioned.
“Siyempre, nagtatanong din po ako sa mga kaibigan ko na nag-a-acting din, and siyempre, si Akira. May useful advice siya, yung tamang pagbitaw” Gelo mentioned.
However, his fellow members joked about Gelo, saying he’s been very secretive when it comes to showing his acting skills to them.
However, his fellow members joked about Gelo, saying he’s been very secretive when it comes to showing his acting skills to them.
BGYO member JL Toreliza shared, “Ang nakakatawa po doon, di namin siya nakikita um-acting. So, excited kami mapanood siya. Sabi nga po namin, mag-throw lines siya, ayaw niya.”
BGYO member JL Toreliza shared, “Ang nakakatawa po doon, di namin siya nakikita um-acting. So, excited kami mapanood siya. Sabi nga po namin, mag-throw lines siya, ayaw niya.”
Gelo candidly laughed and explained that he’s just shy. “Close naman po kami pero nahihiya ako.”
Gelo candidly laughed and explained that he’s just shy. “Close naman po kami pero nahihiya ako.”
The dancer-turned-idol assured their supporters that he’ll do an acting sample once they return to the BRGY studio.
The dancer-turned-idol assured their supporters that he’ll do an acting sample once they return to the BRGY studio.
“Sa pagbabalik dito ng BGYO, acting challenge na para sa kanila,” Bianca teased.
“Sa pagbabalik dito ng BGYO, acting challenge na para sa kanila,” Bianca teased.
Gelo is slated to play the lead role of Jeydon Lopez, who, according to the Wattpad novel, is the epitome of the word "bad boy."
Gelo is slated to play the lead role of Jeydon Lopez, who, according to the Wattpad novel, is the epitome of the word "bad boy."
He will also be working with fellow Kapamilya stars Anji Salvacion, Harvey Bautista, Dustine Mayores, and River Joseph.
—By Jemuel Tandoc
He will also be working with fellow Kapamilya stars Anji Salvacion, Harvey Bautista, Dustine Mayores, and River Joseph.
—By Jemuel Tandoc
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