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VIRAL: Wilbert Tolentino’s take on Cleopatra trend gets mixed reactions

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Josh Mercado

<div><br/></div><div> <img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749771756021image1.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"/></div><div><br/></div><p>The trend known as the &quot;Cleopatra Transformation&quot; has quickly gained immense popularity online, with celebrities like Ivana Alawi, Bea Borres, and currently Wilbert Tolentino sharing their entries.</p><p>In addition to donning the iconic gold outfit to become Cleopatra, the trend enables social media users to display makeup makeovers, with netizens able to weigh in on whether they resemble the Egyptian queen.</p><p>Recently, Tolentino’s version of Cleopatra went viral and as of this moment has garnered 33.6 million views on TikTok. However, going viral does not always mean a good response; in his situation, he faced a mixed of reactions from users on social media.</p><p>The online personality and talent manager quickly turned into a viral meme, with internet users commenting that rather than resembling Cleopatra, he has more of a likeness to the OPM icon Imelda Papin. He embraced this comparison and didn&#x27;t take it too seriously.</p><p>In his entry, Tolentino fully committed — incorporating three hairpieces created by a national artist, complemented by golden accessories, a Swarovski necklace, a Burmese python in a frosty pattern, and seated on a tailored royal throne.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749771784699image0 (1).jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"/><span class="fr-inner"></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>In response to being asked about the feedback he received, stating he’s “giving Imelda Papin,” he said, “Sa mga natatawa at nagsasabing hawig ko raw si Ma&#x27;m Imelda Papin, thank you po. Ang hair character kasi ni Queen Cleopatra, tsinap-chop ang bangs kaya natural lang na kung ang wig na tsinap-chop ay nataon na suot ng same face frame na may jawline, e, mayroon at mayroon itong makukuhang kahawig.”</p><p>Tolentino mentioned that he isn&#x27;t bothered by the remarks, explaining that his post is meant to be humorous.</p><p>&quot;Kahit na sino pang professional makeup artist ang kunin ay magkakaroon talaga ng kahawig. If you can still remember sa ‘Asoka’ trend at ‘Piliin mo ang Pilipinas’ makeup transformation ko, iba rin ang naging ayos ko. But honestly, no hard feelings na kamukha ko si Madam Imelda kasi maganda siya,&quot; he pointed out.</p><p>In addition to resembling Papin, internet users humorously pointed out on social platforms that he resembles Joey de Leon in a film and Donita Nose. He reiterated that he isn&#x27;t upset by this.</p><p>“Tinatawanan ko lang naman ‘yung mga namba-bash at nagpapaliwanag naman ako sa mga honest reviews ng netizen. Ang mahalaga naman, gumawa tayong lahat ng mabuting gawain sa ating kapwa. Mahalaga rin na nakakatulog tayo nang maayos dahil wala tayong tinatapakang tao at alam ko na marami ang nagmamahal sa akin,&quot; he said.</p><p>&quot;I truly extend my gratitude sa aking team lalo na sa mga nakasama ko sa ‘Cleopatra Trend’ dahil group effort talaga ang ginawa natin. For me, napakahusay ng execution natin,” he added.</p>

<p>The trend known as the 'Cleopatra Transformation' has quickly gained immense popularity online, with celebrities like Ivana Alawi, Bea Borres, and currently Wilbert Tolentino sharing their entries.</p>

The trend known as the 'Cleopatra Transformation' has quickly gained immense popularity online, with celebrities like Ivana Alawi, Bea Borres, and currently Wilbert Tolentino sharing their entries.