Shaina Magdayao's view on sexy photos for men's mags

Sabi ni Shaina, she has nothing against men’s magazine but she admits that she is not yet ready for the responsibilities nakaakibat ng ganoong pictorial. “I respect the other ladies na naging cover girls for men’s mags. Siguro iba lang talaga ang point of view ko,” pahayag nito. Sa nakaraang panayam nga niya ay sinabi niyang handa siyang lumabas ng naka-two-piece as long as it is done in good taste and more on fashion lang.

Ibinahagi rin ng aktres na maraming nanliligaw sa kanyang mga men’s magazine to pose for the cover subalit tinatanggihan niya ang mga ito. “Hindi talaga, sinabi ko ‘yun sa kanila. Makukulit sila, pero hindi talaga.” Dagdag pa ni Shaina, ang pagiging sexy ng isang babae ay hindi naman nangangahulugang kailangan niyang magpakita ng seksing katawan. Kaya pa ring maging sexy ng isang babae depende kung paano niya dalhin ang kanyang sarili at ang pagkakaroon ng kumpiyansa sa sarili. [Bernie Franco/ABS-CBN/ShowBuzz]

My two cents:
Is it necessary to show your body - so men could fantasize with it - in order to gain popularity and success? heck no! You are a good actress if you can act, period. I agree with Shaina's point of view, and it's because she is wholesome and would probably like to maintain the good role model image that she is which is rare today. The popularty of being sexy just for the heck of it is temporary, award winning performance is more permanent and respected. O di vah?