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EXCLUSIVE: Kira Balinger speaks on body positivity ahead of sultry runway appearance: ‘Any body is a summer bod’

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Jemuel Tandoc

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<p>Kira Balinger is ready to turn up the heat once again as she takes on a bold, sexy look for a local clothing brand’s summer collection at fashion week. </p><p>In an exclusive interview with <strong>PUSH ABS-CBN</strong> during Day 1 of Bench Fashion Week, she got candid about her preparations.</p><p>“To be completely honest with you guys, medyo late na sabi sa akin na I will be walking for Bench Body. So, hindi ako naka-prepare masyado. But, iniisip ko na lang na body positivity, you know. Accept me as I am,” she admitted.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776578149738NEW THUMB (79).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%">Kira said she also hopes to use this as a way to promote body positivity.</span></div><p>“You know, any body is a summer bod. Just get it in a swimsuit, you know what I mean? So, not much preparation is needed. Pero, ayun, I&#x27;m super, super excited for Day 3. Sobra!” she expressed.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DUzhIWmAT1b/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A216615.10000000894%2C%22ls%22%3A198233.80000001192%2C%22le%22%3A198451.40000000596%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="643" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>The actress also admitted that she still gets nervous whenever she hits the runway.</p><p>“I think never naman maalis sa ‘kin ‘yung kaba. Siyempre, I always want to do my best, to look my best on the runway. But I really just keep in mind na, you know what, I have three to five minutes, minsan not even, to look good on the runway. So, gotta make the most of it,” she shared.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWlyIBbgcY5/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A198883.10000000894%2C%22ls%22%3A198233.80000001192%2C%22le%22%3A198451.40000000596%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="865" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Meanwhile, Kira also got real about her tandem with Josh Ford in the ongoing series <em>The Secrets of Hotel 88</em>.</p><p>“Josh and I were very very close doing those scenes. Sobrang opposite kami like in person pero sa character ang taray ko, so when I was doing the scenes medyo kinakabahan ako na nagi-guilty ako kasi hindi ko naman talaga kayang sigawan si Josh in real life. But now that I&#x27;m watching the scenes kasi napalabas na, nakakatawa siya, so abangan. So ayun, abangan pa ‘yung marami pang tarayan namin,” she expressed.</p><p>Both Kira and Josh also appear in a horror film that is currently showing in theaters.</p><p>“Our movie na <em>Huwag Kang Titingin</em> is now showing in cinemas nationwide. This is my first horror movie so I&#x27;m super duper grateful to be part of this. So bring your friends, bring your family if you want a good scare. And also guys, don&#x27;t miss out. Showing pa rin po ang <em>The Secrets of Hotel 88</em>. This is on GMA and iWant,” Kira said.</p>

<p>Kira Balinger opens up about preparing for a summer collection at an upcoming fashion week. The actress also got candid about her and love team partner Josh Ford.</p>

Kira Balinger opens up about preparing for a summer collection at an upcoming fashion week. The actress also got candid about her and love team partner Josh Ford.