IN PHOTOS: Why Jessy Mendiola deserves FHM’s ‘sexiest’ tag

By: Yuji Vincent Gonzales - 8 years ago

Huling hirit sa tag-init. 🙈😂 #AuraAurasaBora 👙💋

A photo posted by Jessy Mendiola (@senorita_jessy) on May 18, 2016 at 8:58pm PDT

Kapamilya actress Jessy Mendiola has been voted as the sexiest woman in the country by a men’s magazine, and there’s no better and more accessible place for proof than her Instagram feed.

Mendiola, who placed 23rd in last year’s FHM poll, emerged as this year’s sexiest woman and defeated fellow ABS-CBN talent Nadine Lustre, who had the lead at one point in the partial tally.

READ: Jessy Mendiola is FHM’s sexiest woman

The 23-year-old Mendiola was known for her role as “Maria Mercedes.”

Earlier this month, her portrayal of a sexy pole dancer on “Maalala Mo Kaya” trended online. The FHM Sexiest Woman title is determined through public voting.

READ: Jessy Mendiola takes FHM sexiest woman lead from Nadine Lustre

GMA actresses Jennylyn Mercado and Marian Rivera won the title in the past three years. Sam Pinto was Philippines’ sexiest in 2011 and 2012, while Angel Locsin got the title in 2010. YG/RAM

My body may not be perfect but that will not stop me from being confident with myself. I’ve had my fair share of body shaming comments. So I know how it feels like to be called “FAT” or “TUMABA”. Well, just to inform some of you “PERFECT” people. We all come in different sizes and shapes but that shouldn’t stop us from being happy with our own bodies. There are times that you will gain weight and there are times that you will lose it. It’s normal. It just shows that you are a human being. So whether you are curvy, malaman, skinny, too skinny, on the plus size or even on the plus plus size, you have ALL the right to be confident with yourself because that is who and what YOU are. If you don’t love yourself enough, who else will? Think about it. So go ahead girl, wear that bikini and FLAUNT it. After all, it’s YOUR body. Not theirs. Sabi nga ni Demi Lovato “What’s wrong with being confident?” 😊 #loveyourself #Laban

A photo posted by Jessy Mendiola (@senorita_jessy) on May 20, 2016 at 12:51am PDT

Summer isn’t over yet. @benchtm #everysummerhasastory ☀️

A photo posted by Jessy Mendiola (@senorita_jessy) on May 23, 2016 at 9:40pm PDT

3rd day Pole Dancing lessons. #strong #soon @polecatsmanila @christina_dy 😘

A photo posted by Jessy Mendiola (@senorita_jessy) on May 27, 2016 at 1:01am PDT

Progress. Thank you @christina_dy ☺️💋 @polecatsmanila 💛😻

A photo posted by Jessy Mendiola (@senorita_jessy) on May 29, 2016 at 10:27pm PDT

Shoot for @nadinetengco ‘s upcoming book. “Sexy At Any Age” campaign. ❤️

A photo posted by Jessy Mendiola (@senorita_jessy) on Jun 28, 2016 at 3:44am PDT

Psylocke-ing 👌💪💙❤️ #BananaSundae

A photo posted by Jessy Mendiola (@senorita_jessy) on Jun 9, 2016 at 6:17am PDT

Yesterday’s look for @nadinetengco ‘s sexy book cover pictorial. ❤️ thank you @chinitohosikusieho @rjdelacruz @icavillanueva @marbentalanay 💋💋💋 #latepost

A photo posted by Jessy Mendiola (@senorita_jessy) on Jun 7, 2016 at 8:25pm PDT