00:00Era Madrigal could potentially be the next big thing, following the reign of Angel Oxin and Katrina Halili as the Philippines' finest on FHM's 100 Sexiest Women.
00:12After counting 20% of online votes in the survey, Era appears to be a strong contender for the coveted title.
00:21Surprisingly, she's a strong contender.
00:24Her fans are very consistent.
00:32The fact that she's there every week.
00:35Marking only in the 40's position in the set countdown last year,
00:39Era seems to be the highest on the list of the sexiest women in the country this year.
00:45Her exposure to magic has helped her a lot as a belly dancing umbra.
00:50And now, a gorgeous gadget expert, next to Richard Gutierrez's character in GMA's top rating series, Lupin.
00:57But with still a long, long way to go and votes still coming in,
01:01Era's strongest competition is Angel Oxin and Katrina Halili, who were once proven to be the sexiest.
01:11I'm still young. I don't want to be Era's first child.
01:14I'm just kidding.
01:17I'm still young. I'm almost a month old.
01:21It's a race that's as tight as their skimpy outfits in the covers of the magazine.
01:26In the end, will Era indeed reign supreme?
01:31One of the most beautiful and sexiest women in the Philippines,
01:35Miss Era Madrigal here on Showbiz Central.
01:38Good afternoon to you, Era.
01:39Hi, good afternoon everyone.
01:40It's so tense here.
01:42We saw in the VTR, how does it feel to be a top contender in FHM's 100 Sexiest in the Philippines?
01:49It's so surreal. I wasn't really expecting it.
01:51Because last year, it was my first time to be nominated.
01:55Number 39, and now, I'm already in the top 5.
01:58So I'm so pressured.
01:59The top 3 are Angel, you, and then Katrina, the last poll on the internet.
02:03Yes, so I'm so pressured.
02:04But I'm so thankful because it means a lot of people voted for me.
02:08We'll be waiting for the results.
02:10How do you feel that GMA trusted you with such a lead role in Lupin as Bridget?
02:16Because we saw before that you appeared in Mulawin as an Amazona,
02:20then in Mahika as an Umbra.
02:22Not really lead roles.
02:24How does it feel to be playing the lead now in Lupin?
02:27At first, I was really surprised that Tita told me that I have a next project,
02:31that I'm part of Lupin.
02:32But I didn't know what my role is.
02:35And then when we started taping,
02:37I was like, wow, I'm one of the lead roles already.
02:40So I'm so happy.
02:42And it's okay because at least,
02:45my exposure in Lupin is good.
02:47And the staff, and especially Director Mike,
02:49they're helping me to be okay to appear in Lupin.
02:52But I'm sure it's hard to be a lead, right?
02:54It's hard, it's tiring, it's effort.
02:56Yes, it's really hard.
02:57Because first, we have to wear, most of the time, skimpy outfits.
03:01And then second, most of the time, it's all action scenes.
03:04So an action scene in a skimpy outfit.
03:06Do the math, it's hard.
03:08And then, since you're both the sidekick of Lupin,
03:12and you're both sexy cover girls,
03:15what can you say when you compare yourself to Katrina Halili?
03:18When Lupin started, when it was just a press con,
03:21there were a lot of reporters who always compared us to Katrina.
03:25But with us, with Kat, there's really nothing.
03:28Because first of all, we're friends.
03:30Second, with us, there's really nothing.
03:33It's like, it's up to the people to judge what they think.
03:37They say, Katrina is prettier, she's sexier than me.
03:41So, as in, there's really nothing.
03:42You, personally, what do you think is your edge over Katrina?
03:45What do you have that she doesn't?
03:48I don't know.
03:49Just this.
03:51That's it.
03:52Wow.
03:54No, Katrina is also sexy.
03:56But her sexiness is like a thin model.
03:59Me, I'm not the thin model.
04:02I'm more on the voluptuous side.
04:04So, we're both sexy in a different way.
04:06So, that's your advantage.
04:07Yes, I feel that.
04:08Your curves, more curves.
04:10Here, of course, your sister, Michelle,
04:13who's also done a cover for a men's magazine,
04:15and who's also an actress.
04:17Do you ever feel that you have sibling rivalry?
04:21No, but the people, the fans, the reporters,
04:26before, I was just referred as the sister of Michelle Matergal.
04:30And people call me, oh, that's Michelle's sister.
04:32It's always like that.
04:33And now, it's good.
04:34At least, I have a name for myself.
04:36I'm not always referred as Michelle's sister,
04:39or as the sister of the other channel.
04:42So, it's okay.
04:43But it's not with us.
04:44When we talk, it's not there.
04:46Yes, you've really made it.
04:47You're one of the people who really talk.
04:49When the topic is looped,
04:50the era will not disappear.
04:52And do you want to invite everybody
04:53to keep on voting for you in FHM?
04:55Yes, please do vote for me until June 15.
04:58Just go to www.fhm.com.ph
05:02or vote for me through text.
05:04Type FHM100, space era, space matergal,
05:08and send it to 7399
05:10for smart talk and text subscribers.
05:12And thank you, of course, to FHM staff,
05:15especially to Sir Alan,
05:16Drs. Manny and Pae Calayan,
05:18Karim Madon, Ghost Jim, and Rick Reyes.
05:21And Lupin, of course,
05:22doing very well, number one.
05:23Yes, of course.
05:24Please do watch Lupin Parate after Super Twins,
05:27Monday to Friday.
05:28Our scenes are very action-packed.
05:31So, thank you for your support.
05:33I hope that when you're number one,
05:34you can come back here to Showbiz Center.
05:36No one can change that.
05:37Thank you, thank you so much.
05:39Vote for me, okay?
05:40Thank you again, era.
05:43Guys, do you ever wonder
05:44what your favorite stars look like with no makeup?
05:47We have the footage.
05:48Check this out.
05:52What sets apart a real beauty
05:54in a world where everybody is pressured to be pretty?
05:57If natural good looks can stand out
06:00even without makeup on.
06:01That's why we gate-crashed some of the Kapuso shows
06:04in the hunt for the top 7 most beautiful Kapuso stars
06:07even if they're bare-faced.
06:09Grabbing the 7th spot is Aramina's little sis
06:12who seems to bloom more every time we see her.
06:15When Christine Reyes arrived for one of her guestings,
06:18she didn't look good at all
06:20and even had her hair blow-dried in the dressing room.
06:23Still, attention-grabbing is her flawless fair skin
06:27even if it's just blush and lip gloss.
06:29It's ready.
06:31Next on the list is hot mama Valerie Concepcion.
06:34Aside from owning one of the sexiest bodies,
06:36she also has a sweet face
06:38which can turn sultry with just one look.
06:41Top makeup artist Barbie Chan said
06:43that when she did her makeup for Valerie's FHM cover,
06:46she didn't even need to contour her face.
06:49Just a few natural colored touch-ups, a bikini,
06:52and came one of the hottest covers FHM ever made.
06:56The 5th spot belongs to another FHM babe
06:59and the top contender for Philippines finest,
07:02Era Madrigal.
07:03Right before she goes on cam for Lupin's taping,
07:06Era showed us why guys just can't get enough of her.
07:09Her natural morena beauty gave her a distinct glow
07:12coupled with expressive eyes and a cute smile.
07:16Era is ready for kicking booties kahit minimal makeup lang.
07:21Up a notch from Era is another Lupin babe, Rian Ramos.
07:25We caught her on the way to a guesting,
07:27gamely posing for the camera,
07:29not minding na wala pa siyang makeup on.
07:33While she has every reason to be confident,
07:35fresh na fresh ang beauty niya
07:37that a simple concealer will do
07:39even with all the glaring lights all over her.
07:43Yup, two thumbs up for you, Rian!
07:46Third on the list of prettiest makeup-less celebs,
07:49Starstruck 4 ultimate sweetheart, Jewel Mish.
07:53She sure lived up to her title
07:55as she was a real darling nang nakita niya ang cameras rolling
07:58kahit nakakababa pa lang niya from their car.
08:01With her doe eyes, sweet smile and great skin,
08:04konting makeup lang and she's ready for her close-up.
08:09She made a name na in the industry
08:11and no one will doubt why new kapuso,
08:13Joyce Jimenez is second on the list.
08:16While prepping up for Nuts Entertainment shoot,
08:18Joyce flashed that oh so desirable smile
08:21that can make anyone have second thoughts
08:23kung may makeup pa siya o wala.
08:26And the prettiest kapuso celebrity
08:28who can get away with anything,
08:30may makeup man o wala,
08:31is Lucy Torres Gomez.
08:34Barbie Chan did numerous covers na for Lucy
08:36and she can attest na even bago pa man niya ayusan,
08:39Lucy's natural beauty shines.
08:43.
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