Kapamilya stars celebrate body positivity and inclusion

ETRO magazine’s highly anticipated Metro Body special for 2023 brings together a dynamic lineup of Kapamilya stars who serve as powerful role models, embodying body positivity and exuding unshakable confidence in their own skin.

“IT FEELS to me like the classic romcoms that you just don’t see anymore,” says producer Esther Hornstein of Love Again, a new love story about “two heartbroken people in New York City – with different reasons for their heartbreak – find their way to each other, one knowingly, the other unknowingly. It has a lot of heart and very real characters.”

One of those characters is Rob Burns, a music journalist who falls in love with the unknown woman who has been sending romantic messages to his work cell phone number – without knowing

In an inspiring collaboration with Star Magic, Metro Body 2023 shines the spotlight on celebrities of diverse body shapes and sizes, aiming to uplift and inspire viewers and young audiences to wholeheartedly embrace their imperfections.

This special edition extends support to the recently concluded “Hot Summer: LaHot Sexy” grand summer event, celebrating inclusivity and self-love.

Among the Star Magic artists featured are Ria and Gela Atayde, Alexa Ilacad, Joseph Marco with his girlfriend Dasha Romanova, BGYO Gelo, BGYO Mikki, BGYO Nate, Karina Bautista, Luke Alford, Paolo Gumabao, Dalia Varde, Ashley del Mundo,

Sophie Reyes, Cianne Dominguez, Mary Delle Cascabel, Enzo Almario, Mela Habijan, Anne Lorenzo, Raf Juane, Lucas Garcia, Igi Boy Flores, Jhaiho, Nonongn, Lie Reposposa, Seham Daghlas, Drey Brown, Izabel Reyes, Alexa Macanan, Beatriz Teves, couple JV Kapunan and Shaine Macela, and Xyriel Manabat

A tradition of Metro, the Metro Body special seeks to champion movements that inspire readers to not just care for and love their bodies but also be confident about themselves. This year, it also serves as motivation for those who seek confidence or have experienced body shaming or rejection but are ready to embark on their self-love journeys with the inspiration from the Star Magic talents. – Nickie Wang