It’s 2024 and celebrity body-shaming should stop
It is bewildering that even bodies that are close to perfect and in the pink of health are still a concern for social media users.
Just this week, Penduko star Kylie Verzosa was beautifully frolicking around the luxury island Amanpulo in her bikini and yet she wasn’t spared from body-shaming.
A social media user, who by the way is nameless and faceless as per usual, quickly commented, “Oh no! Is she sick?”
What’s cool about Kylie was that she quickly pinned the comment and answered the social media user.
“I’m at the healthiest I’ve ever been and have the best energy levels! I’ve just come to the conclusion that whenever I post my body, people will criticize, that I’m too much of this, too little of that, no matter how much I take care of myself,” she remarked.
“I take the best care of myself in all aspects of my life and I hope you, guys focus on your health and well-being, too!”
Kylie even posted a separate entry on her Instagram platform to inform more social media body shamers about the nitty-gritty of her health regimen.
“Something you probably don’t know about me, I’m obsessed with my health and live a very healthy lifestyle. I’ve cut out beef, chicken, pork, rice, alcohol, dairy, carbs and sugar. I do cardio, pilates, run, box, weight lift, take my vitamins, sauna and ice bath on a daily basis but people will always have something to say,” she posted.
Wow, now that is dedication, discipline that can tantamount to what an athlete does in a day.
In line with this, the former Miss International did not stop there. She opened a business related to loving one’s body. It’s called SOLA, a shapewear line that is her first venture into business where she is now the creative director and founder.
Kylie shared during an intimate launch that she wants to make a difference, even when it comes to business.
“I’ve been in showbiz for eight years and because of this… this has opened doors for me to experience multiple things. One of the things I realized is how brands are so aspirational yet unattainable due to their price,” she shared.
“With SOLA, we want to turn your aspirational wants for highquality items into attainable realities. We want you to have your dream products in your hands and on your body. SOLA is a brand for everyone and anyone who wants to own who they are and feel empowered.”
The brand offers sizes from XXS to XXL, which are inclusive to many women, Kyle added.
“Our first collection is our shapewear collection called ‘Mercury’ because we see there’s a huge gap in the Asian market that provides good quality shapewear. Our first line comes in five styles, three colors, and six sizes with everybody in mind,” she said.
When Kylie was asked how this would affect her showbiz career, she answered, “I don’t think I am slowing down anytime soon. I love acting, and I’ve been in showbiz for the past eight years. I even have a film coming out around February or March called Elevator with Paulo Avelino. If anything, I feel that being an entrepreneur pushes me to do better in showbiz and vice versa.”
Her business is launching its pre-order on Jan. 23.