Filipina actress, controversial cover girl Bela Padilla | Photos

It appears that Filipina actress Bela Padilla (born Krista Valle Sullivan on May 3, 1991) has risen from the controversies which hounded her last February, when her cover page on FHM Philippines was accused of racism, forcing the editorial board to withdraw and edit the issue. The cover of said mag in photo below.

In the magazine's latest 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll, she landed at the eighth (8th) spot, defeating more popular actresses such as Anne Curtis, KC Concepcion and Kim Chiu! A truly meteoric rise; she was ranked 77th last year.

In photo below, she poses as image model for clothing brand Bench.

Bela (as with most Pinay magazine cover girls and celebrities) is a mestiza (mixed Filipina). She is born to a British banker from Nottingham and a Filipina mother.

Here she poses with a fan in a lace see through dress (right).

The Pinay mestiza actress was discovered by ABS-CBN in 2008 - under the stage name Krista Valle - as a member of the Star Magic Batch 15. She was then cast in the teen TV show Star Magic Presents: "Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2". She then has a minor part in the series Totoy Bato, which had her distant relative Robin Padilla in the lead role.

A change of management in 2010 had her switch channels - from ABS-CBN to GMA7, along with a change in stage name to Bela Padilla. More photos of our featured pretty tisay. (click on images to enlarge)

Sources: Wikipedia, fhm.com.ph, her Facebook fan page, igma.tv

Filipina television personality, model Jackie Rice | Photos

Placing seventh (7th) in the 100 Sexiest Women in the World for FHM Philippines this year (2012) is Filipina television personality, actress and model Jackie Rice.

She was born on April 27, 1990 in Dinalupihan, Bataan (a Central Luzon province, north of Manila). The Pinay mestiza actress was born to an American father and Filipina mother. She grew up in Olongapo City in Zambales where the former United States naval base stood.

Here she is as cover girl of FHM Philippines and Maxim magazines (photos below).

Jackie gained access to show business in 2005 by winning as a contestant in the reality TV and talent search show StarStruck. She soon got a contract from GMA Network, which had her cast in various fantasy television series such as Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel, Fantastic Man, Princess Charming, and Encantadia.

In 2010, Miss Rice also got lead roles in Ilumina and Dear Friend Presents: Tisay in 2010. Since then, GMA Network started giving her more mature roles in soaps such as Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang, Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin and Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? and Sisid.

The Filipina television personality also landed in movies such as Ang Darling Kong Aswang, Hellphone, Pangarap Kong Jackpot, Tatlong Baraha and Till I Met You.

More photos of Jackie Rice, our featured pretty, talented mestiza celebrity and model. (click on image to enlarge) She's a real hottie, right?

Source: Wikipedia, her Facebook fan page, igma.tv (gmanetwork.com), fhm.com.ph