"Strong is strong, period": Bubbles Paraiso, may matapang na mensahe tungkol sa isang ad

• Triathlete and actress Bubbles Paraiso reacted to a viral, controversial sports betting ad
• Bubbles shared an athletic video reel, expressing hope that young girls grow up realizing their bodies are built to run, lift, and perform
• The fitness enthusiast urged everyone to stop using the cliché phrase "strong is s(e)xy" as well
• In a straightforward message on Instagram, Bubbles stressed that a woman's physical power and capability never need to be objectified

Bubbles Paraiso, a triathlete, just made her stance crystal clear after a viral ad sparked heated discussions on the portrayal of women in sports.

Taking to her verified Instagram account @bubblesparaiso, the fitness enthusiast shared an action-packed video compilation of herself pushing past boundaries—swimming in open waters, cycling along highways, running triathlons, and conquering rigorous indoor HYROX workouts, one that had everyone in awe online.

Overlaying the athletic footage, Bubbles wrote strong reminders about the true worth of a woman's body:

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"I don't care about that ad... but I know my niece will grow up knowing her body is not an ornament. It can run, lift, MOVE... and that the way a woman’s body looks is the LEAST interesting thing about her."

The post follows global conversations and backlash from female athletes regarding a latest sports betting commercial, which drew criticism for the kind of imagery it had to market sports a certain way.

Opening her post's caption, Bubbles frankly acknowledged how the commercial impacted female athletes:

"That ad triggered a lot of women in sports."

Bubbles challenged the long-standing media habit of attaching sensual labels to women's hard work, demanding a shift in how society perceives female athletes:

"We should teach the next generation of girls to be more impressed by what their bodies can DO, not how they look. And can we please stop with the “strong is sexy” cr*p? Strong is strong. Period. Strength doesn’t need to be s*xualized too."

Her direct, empowering message struck a chord with fellow athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and followers, who praised Bubbles for speaking up and reminding everyone that real strength needs no validation.

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Bubbles Paraiso is a Filipina actress, model, and media personality who has made a name for herself in the Philippine entertainment industry. She has appeared in several television and film projects while also being recognized for her work in the world of fashion and modeling. Beyond her own career, Bubbles is part of a family with strong ties to showbiz, as her brother, Paolo Paraiso, is also involved in the entertainment industry.

As previously reported by KAMI, Bubbles Paraiso gave her followers a peek into her birthday celebration through a social media post shared on Friday, July 24. The carousel of photos captured moments from her special day as she celebrated turning 42, including festive "25" balloons that matched her playful birthday theme. She kept the caption fun by joking that she was "Forever 25" which made others laugh.

Meanwhile, in 2024, Bubbles Paraiso took to social media to thank Barbie Imperial for a thoughtful act of kindness. In her post, she shared a photo of the delicious meal she received from Barbie and revealed that the actress had messaged her to say she had cooked it herself. Bubbles appeared touched by the unexpected surprise and made sure to express her sincere appreciation for Barbie's sweet gesture.

Source: KAMI.com.gh