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Ashley Rivera. ABS-CBN News

Anna Cerezo

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1766215302382ashley.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Ashley Rivera. ABS-CBN News</div>Ashley Rivera, also known as Petra Mahalimuyak, hopes to inspire body positivity in her new role as the 2026 calendar girl for White Castle Whisky.“Buti na lang kahit hindi ako maka-prepare the way I wanted to, nakita pa rin na very sexy,” Rivera said in an interview held in Quezon City, Friday.She added that she embraces her body as it is despite social media pressures. “Alam ko mga netizens gusto ng mas payat,&quot; she said. &quot;Ako, I embrace my curvatures. Malaman ako pero palaban. Iba-iba tayo eh, all shapes and sizes. It is about confidence.”Rivera casually mentioned on her podcast five years ago that she wanted to be a White Castle Whisky calendar girl, inspired after seeing Carmi Martin’s layout. She did not expect that moment would eventually pave the way for her own stint.“I&#x27;m really happy because i was not expecting anything. It was said lightly, wouldn&#x27;t it be fun. Hindi siya parinig. But since I did not have that plan of purpose, I think mas na-feel nila iIgenuinely wanted it. It was nice napakingan nila,” she recalled.Rivera also reflected on the power of manifestation. “Ito naging prime example ng manifestation. Manifestation would only be successful if you truly believe you deserve it. Even if say mina-manifest mo, if may doubt ka, &#x27;di mo makuluha. But I guess the universe knew how much I wanted it. The universe gave it like a gift,” she said.For Rivera, the opportunity is more than just a calendar feature — it is a platform to inspire self-love.“I am not taking it for granted, I am really enjoying it,” she reasoned.The internet personality also recalled her reaction upon learning the news. “When I found out, nagulat ako. Humabol pa. Then they started sharing the storyboard, the layout. I was so happy. Ang sosyal ,nasa ranch kami, very classic,” she said.

Ashley Rivera, also known as Petra Mahalimuyak, hopes to inspire body positivity in her new role as the 2026 calendar girl for White Castle Whisky.

Ashley Rivera, also known as Petra Mahalimuyak, hopes to inspire body positivity in her new role as the 2026 calendar girl for White Castle Whisky.

Ashley Rivera hopes to promote body positivity as 2026 calendar girl

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Ashley Rivera hopes to promote body positivity as 2026 calendar girl

Anna Cerezo,

ABS-CBN News

Published December 20, 2025 03:24 PM PHT

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