All the Times Xyriel Manabat Championed Body Positivity and Self-Love

It goes without saying that growing up under the spotlight can take a mental toll on young celebrities. For instance, former child star Xyriel Manabat recently revealed that she used to struggle with depression amidst being exposed to body-shaming and hateful comments at a young age.

Now 19, Xyriel is a rising teen actress who’s no longer afraid to stand up for herself and empower her fans to love themselves unconditionally as well. Ahead, we round up all the times Xyriel handled bashers with grace and championed body love.

All the Times Xyriel Manabat Championed Body Positivity And Self-Love

1. When she unapologetically opened up about her nose job

Last month, Xyriel unapologetically admitted online that she underwent a rhinoplasty to enhance her natural looks. When a basher accused her of getting other procedures done to the rest of her face, Xyriel calmly cleared out the rumors and insisted that it’s completely okay to go under the knife. “What's the point of denying po? It's something to be proud of. I’m being honest and transparent,” she shared.

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2. When she shut down a basher who mocked her underarm hair

We can never forget about that time Xyriel schooled a random netizen who mocked her for having underarm hair in one of her Instagram photos. Simply laughing it off, she replied, “Uhmm coz tao ako? So what about it? [Laughing emoji].”

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3. When she championed body positivity

Xyriel is proud to be a curvy girl, but she insists that she has a lot to offer beyond her physical looks. As she once stated in a previous interview with Ogie Diaz, she is so much more than her physical appearance and body type!

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4. When she filed a legal complaint against netizens objectifying her

While others may assume that Xyriel picks fights online for no reason, she's actually smart enough to choose her battles. Case in point: She once took legal action against those making lewd edits of old photos from her early teens, stressing that she was sexualized at only 16 years old.

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5. When she got real about her "awkward" phase

Although Xyriel is now a role model for self-confidence, she doesn’t shy away from acknowledging her moments of weakness as well. Last year, she opened up about going through an “awkward stage” herself and reminded fellow adolescents to be kind to themselves throughout all the changes they encounter. “Kailangan niyo talaga i-embrace yung sarili niyo. Look at your flaws as your strength, tapos huwag niyo pong isipin na need mong i-compare yung sarili mo sa iba, kasi 'yun talaga yung dudurog sa confidence niyo,” she shared.

6. When she stood her ground about how women's clothes is never an excuse for slut-shaming

You can always count on Xyriel to have a progressive mindset about fashion. In one Magandang Buhay guesting, she stood firm in her belief that wearing revealing clothes never justifies receiving vulgar remarks. We're right with you there, Xyriel!

7. When she made it clear that it's totally okay to express yourself on social media the way you want to

According to Xyriel, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to show off your body on social media. “‘Yun naman talaga ‘yung point ng social media, magpapapansin ako sa ibang tao,” she responded to a basher, explaining that she merely posts photos online as a form of public self-expression.

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All the Times Xyriel Manabat Championed Body Positivity and Self-Love