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Kapamilya Snaps: These female stars have indeed fallen in love with surfing!

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Mary Ann Bardinas

<p>Whenever we want to take a rest and unwind from our hectic lives in the city, one of go-to places is the beach, as we find serenity and respite by strolling or sitting by the shore and watching the crystal-clear waters or swimming in it. But aside from these, the beach also offers plenty of adrenaline-pumping activities, such as surfing.</p><p>While there are some of us who are still apprehensive when it comes to trying this sport, there are others who really enjoy riding the waves through a surfboard, just like the celebrity femme fatales in this Kapamilya Snaps feature.</p><div><strong>Sue Ramirez </strong></div><p>With how she’s game in reinventing herself through the constant transformations that she does in her physical appearances and the roles she portrays in movies and TV, it really didn’t come as a surprise to us when we photos and videos of her surfing. Just like in her recent Instagram reel wherein she flexed her surfing skills.</p><p>This is not the first time that the <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/theironheart"><strong><u>The Iron Heart</u></strong></a> actress is seen catching waves as she took lessons in 2017 and got to show off her <em>astig</em> moves in the afternoon soap opera <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/hanggangsaan"><strong><u>Hanggang Saan</u></strong></a><u>.</u></p><div><strong>Andrea Brillantes</strong></div><p>From slaying in her teleserye and movie roles and OOTDs in every event that she attends to, Andrea also surprises us with her keenness in trying out new things. And one of those is surfing.</p><p>The <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/seniorhigh2023"><strong><u>Senior High</u></strong></a> star tried this sport for the first time when she was among the Star Magic artists chosen to take part in the awesome campaign Star Magic Hot Summer which was shot in the beautiful municipality of Baler in Aurora.</p><div><strong>Heaven Peralejo</strong></div><p>As she immediately fell in love with the sport during her trip to Siargao in 2021, she officially declared herself as a “surf addict”.</p><p>In an IG post, Heaven elaborated how surfing taught her to just live life like how she rides the waves.</p><div><strong>Karina Bautista</strong></div><p>It was also during her stint in the Star Magic Hot Summer in Baler when Karina tried surfing. The <strong><u><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbsotso">Pinoy Big Brother Otso</a> </u></strong>alumna confessed that she was initially hesitant, but the coaches and her Star Magic fam encouraged her to take on the challenge. In the end, she was thankful for the experience and described it as “great feeling of freedom and being one with the sea waves”.</p><div><strong>Maris Racal</strong></div><p>Whenever she’s not swamped with work here in the city, Maris may be found in La Union, where she usually goes on vacations with her family and friends, not to mention that she also has her own coffee shop there, too. And of the activities she enjoys doing there is surfing.</p><p>The <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/cantbuymelove"><strong><u>Can’t Buy Me Love</u></strong></a><strong> </strong>actress initially got on a surfboard in 2018 during a remarkable trip in Siargao.</p><div><strong>Vivoree Esclito</strong></div><p>In April 2023, Vivoree was able to tick another item off her bucket list after she finally got to try surfing for the first time in La Union. The <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/cantbuymelove"><strong><u>Can’t Buy Me Love</u></strong></a> actress’ followers on IG surely felt her elation when she wrote in the caption of her IG reel, “i’ve always known i belong to the sea!!! ”, and narrated how she grew up in a coastal area in Bohol and used to swim with her family during weekends, yet she never had the chance to try surfing.</p><div><strong>Chie Filomeno</strong></div><p>There’s definitely no doubt that Chie is one of the hottest celebrities in the local entertainment scene at present, which are able to see through her TV and movie appearances, as well as her sultry photos that she shares on social media.</p><p>As she’s often seen hanging loose at a beach or a resort whenever she’s not busy with work, it’s truly a delight to know that the <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/cantbuymelove"><strong><u>Can’t Buy Me Love</u></strong></a> actress has also learned how to surf.</p><div><strong>Kira Balinger </strong></div><p>Just like Andrea and Karina, Kira was also able to fine-tune her skills in riding the waves through a surfboard when she participated in the Star Magic Hot Summer in Baler last year. Thus Kirawas very thankful to her Star Magic fam, who made it possible for her to go back in that scenic place after four years and even try surfing during their work trip didn’t feel like work at all.</p><div><strong>Nadine Lustre</strong></div><p>Aside from endearing us with her eagerness in exploring new roles and new opportunities as an actress and singer, Nadine has also made us admire her even more with her keenness in taking on new adventures and going to different places. And one of the things she has learned to do in recent years is surfing, and she was even photographed while doing it during one of her trips in Siargao.</p><div><strong>Julia Barretto</strong></div><p>Those who have been following the actress ever since she started in showbiz arguably know all too well how a certified adventure-junkie Julia is. Through the years, she’s able to try different activities already, which include surfing. In fact, she celebrated her 21<sup>st</sup> birthday in 2018 by riding the waves of Siargao.</p><div><strong>Anne Curtis</strong></div><p>Apart from setting as an inspiration for many to embrace their true selves, Anne has also become a role model when it comes to living an active lifestyle, even though they’re a busy careerwoman and already a mom. Being the go-getter that she is, the It’s Showtime host didn’t miss the chance to try out surfing when she was in Siargao in 2012.</p><div><strong>Bela Padilla</strong></div><p>She doesn’t only know how to create and helm a great story, but Bela also knows where to find a good adventure. And she makes sure to have one during her travels around the world. It seems that she’s one of the celebrities who fell in love with surfing and make it a part of their escapades.</p><div><strong>Sarah Lahbati</strong></div><p>Even though she’s already a mom, there’s definitely no stopping Sarah from enjoying life to the fullest. She is game to try different sports, from riding dirt bikes to catching waves on surfboards. Those who were following her on social media would know how much she’s such a beach babe as she’s often seen in beaches and the ocean, so there’s no surprise that she took on surfing.</p><div><strong>Andi Eigenmann</strong></div><p>As she finds herself enjoying the island life, Andi chose to leave the limelight and build a new life with her professional surfer-fiancé Philmar Alipayo and their kids in paradise, where she gets to do one of her favorite hobbies – surfing.</p><p>She wrote in an IG post, “still always trying to improve and learn new things each time, which makes this sport so exciting.&quot;</p><p>Did these celebrity femme fatales motivate you to try out surfing, too, Kapamilya?</p>

In this Kapamilya Snaps feature, meet the 14 female celebrities who, you may not know, are into surfing. 