Jessy Mendiola reacts to initial results of FHM 'sexiest' poll
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Jessy Mendiola reacts to initial results of FHM 'sexiest' poll
ABS-CBN News
Published May 20, 2017 07:11 PM PHT

Many might want to keep the title of "sexiest woman" in the country.
Many might want to keep the title of "sexiest woman" in the country.
But seeing as it only brought a deluge of body-shaming insults and unwanted criticism, it is easy to understand why Jessy Mendiola is not too keen on doing so.
But seeing as it only brought a deluge of body-shaming insults and unwanted criticism, it is easy to understand why Jessy Mendiola is not too keen on doing so.
An initial tally by FHM Philippines of its annual "Sexiest Women in the World" online poll revealed the actress lagging behind the likes of Nadine Lustre, Angel Locsin, and Rhian Ramos.
An initial tally by FHM Philippines of its annual "Sexiest Women in the World" online poll revealed the actress lagging behind the likes of Nadine Lustre, Angel Locsin, and Rhian Ramos.
Asked about the unflattering result, Mendiola, perhaps the most scrutinized winner of the poll in recent memory, told a follower on Instagram: "Nakapasok na ako last year. Okay na iyon. Iba naman."
Asked about the unflattering result, Mendiola, perhaps the most scrutinized winner of the poll in recent memory, told a follower on Instagram: "Nakapasok na ako last year. Okay na iyon. Iba naman."
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After being awarded the 2016 title, Mendiola was immediately bombarded with bashers whom she said called her "fat." This prompted her to clap back, saying: "My body may not be perfect but that will not stop me from being confident with myself."
After being awarded the 2016 title, Mendiola was immediately bombarded with bashers whom she said called her "fat." This prompted her to clap back, saying: "My body may not be perfect but that will not stop me from being confident with myself."
Mendiola was named the winner, just as FHM Philippines encouraged Filipinos to redefine their idea of sexy.
Mendiola was named the winner, just as FHM Philippines encouraged Filipinos to redefine their idea of sexy.
The magazine wanted to showcase women who are "more than just their bodies," and those who overcame difficulties in their personal lives and harsh criticisms with their confidence intact.
The magazine wanted to showcase women who are "more than just their bodies," and those who overcame difficulties in their personal lives and harsh criticisms with their confidence intact.
Voting for the 2017 poll will end on June 1.
Voting for the 2017 poll will end on June 1.
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