Sexy actress Iwa Moto is happy and proud for fellow StarStruck graduate Jackie Rice on being selected as FHM Philippines' cover girl for this month of January. Iwa has seen the magazine's content and she's impressed.
In a recent interview with Jackie minutes before her scheduled autograph signing at Robinsons Galleria in Quezon City, she told PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) that FHM's proposal for her to pose dates way back.
But Iwa also recalled telling Jackie to consider the option of appearing in a men's magazine, not just to show off her features but also to boost her image should she decide to break away from the teeny-bopper mold.
"Sinabi ko sa kanya dati, 'Bakit hindi ka mag-cover? Maganda naman katawan mo.' And ginawa nga niya, so sobrang masaya ako dun. Maganda si Jackie, talagang angelic face. Masaya ako for her kasi gusto ko lahat ng kapatid ko, she's like my sister, gusto ko maayos sila lahat," Iwa mentioned to PEP at the press conference of GMA-7's upcoming afternoon drama series, Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? held at The Roxy's on Tomas Morato Ave., Quezon City.
Iwa has graced the cover of FHM Philippines twice. The half-Filipino, half-Japanese actress is also a constant favorite in the magazine's annual 100 Sexiest Women list, landing on fifth spot overall in last year's final tally.
With Jackie earning favorable reviews from the male population, based on the strength of her men's magazine debut, people are now wondering whether this would spark a new rivalry between the other sexy Kapuso stars who are constantly in the running for the FHM throne.
"Hindi naman," Iwa replied. "Hindi naman kami naglalaban-laban. Hindi naman namin ginusto na mapasok sa 100 Sexiest, though siyempre happy kami na pasok kami and nasa tao na naman 'yon if they'll vote for us."