What better way to celebrate a milestone than to immortalize your unique beauty and grace? These stars have shown us what it means to be fierce and fearless; they all absolutely nailed their topless pictorials!
We say, confidence and self-love are incredibly ~sexy~.
1. Ivana Alawi: YouTube Sensation
When actress and vlogger Ivana Alawi decided to celebrate her YouTube channel's remarkable achievement of reaching 8 million subscribers in 2020, she gave her followers a visual gift they will never forget: a captivating topless picture captured by celebrity photographer BJ Pascual. Surely, Ivana knows how to turn heads and make a statement.
2. Heaven Peralejo: Birthday Bombshell
In 2022, "Pinoy Big Brother" alumnus and now Viva's star Heaven Peralejo, celebrated her 23rd birthday in style. She treated her followers to some sizzling snaps on Instagram, where she confidently posed topless. Heaven certainly knows how to ring in a new year of life with a bang – those leather gloves are such a statement.
3. Elisse Joson: Gorgeous in Monochrome
Elisse Joson turned social media upside down with her topless photoshoot, all tastefully done in black and white. Dressed in nothing but tights and underwear, she dared to bare and looked absolutely sensational. It's safe to say she owned the internet that day.
4. Carla Abellana: Overcoming Difficulties
Actress Carla Abellana surprised her followers with a sexy pictorial that included a topless photo. She matched it with a caption about overcoming difficulties, at a time when her marriage to Tom Rodriguez fell apart. Carla's bold photoshoot showed that she's not afraid to embrace her sensuality and challenges that come her way. “There’s beauty in the darkness, there’s peace in the silence, there’s purpose in the pain,” she wrote. We say, there’s beauty in Carla – inside and out!
5. Heart Evangelista: Confidence is Key
Back in 2020, Heart Evangelista, shared a sizzling modeling shot of herself going topless, captured by Filipino photographer Charisma Lico. Her message, "Treasure yourself every single day," emphasized the importance of self-love and confidence. Heart's photos exuded sophistication and allure, sans the usual designer clothes. That skin is definitely worth our envy!
6. Nadine Lustre: Spotlight on Her
On her 26th birthday, all eyes were on Nadine Lustre. The actress and singer celebrated in style, and retained her stature as among Philippines’ sexiest celebrities. The captivating topless photo, captured by Dookie Ducay. showcased Nadine’s timeless beauty.
7. Sue Ramirez: 27 and Thriving
Sue Ramirez used her ~face card~ when she celebrated her 27th birthday. Cosmo's April Cover Girl was a vision in white for her milestone pictorial. and while she needed absolutely nothing else to depict glam, that beautiful choker complemented her beautiful features.
8. Julia Barretto: Choosing Freedom
Julia Barretto celebrated her 23rd birthday by sharing a topless photo that symbolized freedom and empowerment. Her message was loud and clear: she was choosing herself and loving every bit of it.
"In this chapter in my life, I am FREE. Free to speak.Free to act. Free to feel. Free to love. Because this time, I am choosing ME," she said back in 2020.
9. Kris Bernal: Embracing Body Positivity
Turning 30 is a significant milestone, and Kris Bernal celebrated it by reflecting on her journey to maturity. Her topless pictorial speaks volumes about her growth and self-acceptance, especially when a lot of her bashers called her out for being too thin.
"Tbh, before I used to get affected on how people perceive how I look, "Pandak, Anorexic, Butiki, Kawayan.." and the list goes on, but now I learned how to bring positivity to myself and other people by embracing my flaws," she said.
10. Ria Atayde: The Sexiest Smile
Ria Atayde, on her 30th birthday, embraced her youthfulness and happiness. Her caption, "Thirty already seems like the youngest and happiest I’ve ever been," reflects her joy and contentment with life. And we love how, uh, she knew what her parents would think about her *surprising* post. “PS: hi mom and dad, don’t kill me,” she said.
These images aren't just about bare skin; they're about the strength, confidence, and empowerment that come with celebrating who you truly are. Do you want one for yourself? Go get it, girl!
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