Among Pinays, when someone has big breasts, she is regarded as "pinagpala" or "blessed" as a literal translation. So if you're flat-chested, some might see you as lacking something in terms of beauty. But Cosmo, along with several Pinay celebrities, say otherwise.
There are Pinay celebrities who have been championing being flat-chested in so many ways. And they continue to inspire others to dare say they're "flat and proud!"
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1. Valeen Montenegro
Actress-comedienne Valeen Montenegro once got candid about her small boobs—and it's something everyone should hear.
In a 2021 episode of her show, Mars Pa More, Valeen opened up about being judged for being flat-chested. She disclosed that people would describe her as "less feminine" because of it.
"Shout out nga pala sa mahihilig mag-judge at sabihin na ako ay [flat-chested] or nakatalikod. Sana ay mas malaki na lang yung boobs para mas perfect, mas feminine tingnan.' 'Yon ang lagi nilang sinasabi," she declared.
That was the first time that Valeen publicly addressed people's judgment, saying that she's not ashamed nor insecure of her breasts and her body. She doesn't see it as a hindrance to her active lifestyle. ICYDK, she's a gym-goer.
"I'm very confident with my babies (breasts). I love them how they are. Kasi hindi siya hindrance [to my active lifestyle]. I'm not saying naman for other people that have bigger boobies than me are nahihirapan," Valeen mentioned.
"Pero I love the way they are and I'm not at all insecure about them. As in, I'm so confident and I'm so blessed to have [these]. Kasi feeling ko, sakto siya sa lifestyle ko din," she concluded.
2. Gabbi Garcia
Gabbi Garcia has been very vocal about body positivity. She has long advocated for it and successfully uses her platform to educate a lot of people. In 2018, Gabbi made a bold statement about her ~her body~.
"Yes, I have no boobs, I'm flat-chested + I have my own fair share of stretch marks. And I don't see anything wrong with it. If your definition of being 'sexy' doesn't fit with my body type, well then sorry, but I LOVE MY BODY. And nobody deserves to be bullied just because of your body. We are all beautiful in our own way! #NoToBodyShaming #LoveYourBody," Gabbi shared on Instagram.
Fast forward to 2021, and Gabbi still had the same mindset. She did not mind speaking up on social media when bashers came and judged her body. "Can we all stop and take a break from body-shaming?? Bawal tumaba at mag-stress eat ng lockdown? Bawal maging bloated? Kailangang beach body forever? Grabe anong petsa na guys, character development naman tayo diyan," the actress called out on Twitter (now known as X).
Referring to the mentioned tweet, Gabbi told reporters in 2021, "And I can't take that sitting down. Life now is hard for most of us, let's not make it harder. Once you know naman that you're on the right path, let's try to call out each other also in a very good way—in a very non-toxic way."
3. Lovi Poe
If we're talking about alluring beauty, Lovi Poe would naturally enter the conversation. She knows how to flaunt her gorgeous visuals and her toned abs.
In 2021, Lovi shared how she's embracing every bit of her body with a sultry yet chic bikini pic on Instagram! She captioned her post, "Suit yourself if you think otherwise: #FlatAndProud. A little louder for the people at the back. #LoviYourBody."
4. Julia Barretto
Julia Barretto owns the title "Queen of the Flat-Chested Community," and we're not even kidding.
It was way back in 2019 when she candidly accepted the title bestowed onto her by a fan. "Long live the queen of the flat-chested community," the netizen tweeted. Julia responded to it and said, "You may call me that." Up until now, Julia sees no problem in being flat-chested.
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5. Maris Racal
Meme queen Maris Racal once wrote a humorous clapback at a netizen who shared an unsolicited remark about her breasts. In a 2021 TikTok video, Maris responded to the comment, "empty sismars," which was pertaining to her chest.
Maris said, "Guys you care so much about the size. May laman ba 'to? Wala," she said pointing to her chest and giving out the notion that she has no problem with it being "empty." She then pointed to her head and added, "May laman ba 'to? Wala rin!" Her comedic take on the situation surely made the Internet laugh.
Nonetheless, Maris made it clear to everyone that the size of her breasts does not matter to her. After all, she's a talented actress, and her looks have nothing to do with her skills.
6. Maureen Wroblewitz
Maureen Wroblewitz once reminded everyone that nobody's perfect, and that it will always be okay. In 2018, Maureen responded to a rude comment in the calmest and most chill way ever.
In one of her Instagram posts in 2018, a netizen asked her, "Bakit flat?" The reply was referring to her breasts. Although it was a very short comment, Maureen decided to answer back and put the netizen in their place.
"IDK you can't have everything in life. If I haven’t already accepted my itty bitty titties then something like this would really hurt. What were you trying to achieve? Imagine if this was on someone’s photo who was really insecure. we should be able to love ourselves and accept who we are. Don’t make it harder for us," she replied. Such strong words, Maureen!
7. Gretchen Ho
News anchor and athlete Gretchen Ho is also a member of the flat-chested community. In May 2019, she received a comment on Twitter. The comment read: "@gretchenho Wala ka pala boobs #UKG hahaha."
The former volleyball player remained calm and responded to the netizen saying, "Loud and proud my friend." Go, Gretchen!
