Words by Cathlyn Mae Botor
As much as we see a lot of #loveyourself posts on social media, we can’t overlook the fact that there are still haters and bashers. Sometimes, hate comments get more attention than the actual posts. One way or another, we’ve felt insecure and ended up doubting ourselves because of the beauty stereotypes surrounding us. These conventional beauty ideals became more obvious when social media really intensified.
As much as we’d like to spread more love than hate, there are people who will intentionally or unintentionally drag us down. Many of our local celebrities have dared to speak up against their bashers who keep telling them that they don’t fit society’s beauty standards. These celebrities really proved that they are imperfectly perfect by embracing themselves and promoting women empowerment.
Here are ten times these Filipina celebrities responded to their bashers with body positivity posts and proved that they’re beautiful inside out!
Bea Alonzo
We love Bea Alonzo, star of top-grossing local romantic films and drama series. Who doesn’t love her? It’s no surprise that she’s just like all of us and has many insecurities, too. But just like her, we shouldn’t let these flaws bring us down. And it’s also worth noting that once we accept who we are, we’ll be able to live a happier and fuller life.
Iza Calzado
Iza Calzado also proved that posing in bikinis is no big deal as long as you learn how to embrace your body shape. There’s no greater feeling than wearing a genuine smile on your face and being grateful for embracing your imperfections.
Gabbi Garcia
Aside from Gabbi Garcia‘s morena glow, we stan how this girl bloomed into a gorgeous lady! So many people pointed out her flat chest but Gabbi just shook it off! Sexiness isn’t defined by an hourglass shape but how a woman carries herself despite being told shes skinny, fat, etc.!
Chienna Filomeno
Girltrend Chienna also has been called flat-chested a lot. It also got to a point where people pointed out that she was too skinny and even suggested that she go to eat-all-you-can buffets just so she can make up for it. But Chienna loves herself the way she is. And she won’t let body-shaming get to her because she’s perfect just being herself.
Saab Magalona
According to Saab Magalona, it’s inappropriate to call out pregnant women just because they’re gaining weight. After all, it’s not about losing your shape but more of celebrating the life inside you.
Rita Daniela
Despite hearing people telling her that she’s not fit to model for a men’s magazine, Rita Daniela is someone who truly is a champion in advocating body positivity. She proudly believes that every brave woman is a sexy woman.
Isabel Oli Prats
Just like Saab Magalona, Isabel Oli Prats also got negative comments when she had a big tummy during her pregnancy. She was even compared to women who don’t gain too much weight while pregnant. As a response, she challenged her bashers to dwell on the act of spreading love and kindness.
Sarah Lahbati
Sarah Lahbati also posted about how proud she was when she got pregnant. She says that a big heart comes with big thighs and wide waistline. That is where she got true happiness.
Sue Ramirez
Sue Ramirez also flaunts how she proudly loves herself with all her flaws and imperfections.
Kim Chiu
Kim Chiu, the Chinita Princess herself, wants to live an imperfect life just being herself.
These celebrities also have their own insecurities but they make sure that these insecurities don’t distract them from choosing to live their lives positively. And now that we are celebrating Women’s Month, let’s empower each other by spreading love! And no more hate comments, please!
Whose response is your favorite? Let us know!
