Marian Rivera not surprised with 'sexiest' tag

MANILA -- Marian Rivera said she had an idea that she would reclaim the "Sexiest Woman" title in the recently concluded FHM polls, pointing to her followers informing her of their voting campaign. The Philippine edition of men's magazine FHM announced Thursday that the 28-year-old actress was voted "The Philippines' Finest" after she garnered a total of 890,490 votes out of the 16 million cast via online, text, and print ballots. Rivera won the same title in 2008, and placed 5th last year in the same poll. Trailing Rivera in the Top 10, in order, are: Sam Pinto, Angel Locsin, Jennylyn Mercado, Cristine Reyes, Solenn Heussaff, Ellen Adarna, Anne Curtis, Jackie Rice, Empress Schuck. Asked Friday if she was surprised with the results, Rivera said, "Ayoko naman sabihin na gulat na gulat ako, pero 'yung totoo kasi 'yung mga fans din kasi ang nag-a-update sa Instagram ko, tina-tag nila ako, so may idea naman din ako sa mga nagaganap." Rivera is referring to her account on the popular image-sharing service, where she has over 190,000 followers. "Sa pagkakataong ito, happy ako at blessed ako dahil nakailang votes ang meron ako, kaya sa lahat ng bumoto sa akin, para sa kanila talaga itong award na ito," Rivera told reporters at the sidelines of the press conference announcing the poll winners. The actress added: "Nakita ko sila nagko-comment sila sa Instagram ko, 'Done voting.' So sa lahat ng bumoto talaga, thank you. Sa kanila talaga ito. Kasi wala eh, sila ang nag-effort na manalo ako." Lifestyle change When asked what she considers to be her "edge" over the other personalities voted in the "Sexiest Women" list, Rivera preferred to bring up her total lifestyle change, which she credits for feeling more confident nowadays. "Kahit gaano ka ka-sexy, kahit gaano ka kaganda, kung hindi mo mahal ang sarili mo, magre-reflect iyon. Sa ngayon sinasabi ko, I love myself talaga, so nagre-reflect talaga lalo. "Kasi dati, parang hindi ako healthy living eh, kahit ano pwede. Hindi ako nag-e-exercise. Kumbaga lahat ng gusto kong kainin -- mga sweets kinakain ko -- so ngayon conscious na ako, tapos may sports na ako ngayon, tapos aware na rin ako sa mga kinakain ko," Rivera said. She said that among her physical activities are the combat sport Muay Thai and the popular dance fitness program Zumba. Along with her fellow "sexiest" winners, Rivera will appear at the FHM 100 Sexiest Victory Party on July 10 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.


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