Filipino male pageant contestant’s viral swimsuit walk sparks body image debate
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“RJ Perkins, 21, drew widespread attention after a video showed him strutting across an outdoor stage during the swimwear segment of Mister Pampanga, held in the province of Pampanga, north of Manila.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that RJ Perkins participated in the swimwear segment of Mister Pampanga. The sources consistently mention his participation, his age (21), and the event's location/context (Pampanga/Angeles City).
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— A candidate in the Mister Pampanga 2026 pageant has gone viral after taking part in the swimwear competition with a fuller physique, sparking online discussions on body standards in male pageantry. RJ…
https://tribune.net.ph/2026/04/22/mister-pampanga-bet-goes-v…
https://tribune.net.ph/2026/04/22/mister-pampanga-bet-goes-v…
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— A male pageant contestant named RJ Perkins from the Philippines is going viral for his strut during the swimwear round. 21-year-old Richard Jermaine "RJ" Perkins, representing Angeles City, was a fan-…
https://www.lifestyleasia.com/hk/culture/rj-perkins-mister-p…
https://www.lifestyleasia.com/hk/culture/rj-perkins-mister-p…
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— RJ Perkins, a former Star Hunt Academy and BGYO trainee (inset), has gone viral after confidently dominating the swimwear competition at Mister Pampanga 2026, despite facing body-shaming from bashers.
https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/191856/rj-perkins…
https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/191856/rj-perkins…
“The video, taken on April 19, quickly caught the attention of social media users in the Philippines and beyond, with many praising Perkins for “breaking barriers and stereotypes”.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that the video gained attention on social media in the Philippines and internationally. Furthermore, the sources explicitly state that users praised Perkins for 'breaking stereotypes,' 'body positivity,' and 'challenging standards,' confirming the claim's core message.
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— RJ Perkins made a striking appearance representing Angeles City during the swimwear competition of Mister Pampanga 2026, held at Lakeshore Pampanga. Perkins showcased his presence on the ramp in his s…
https://www.tiktok.com/@takido/video/7630535710251978004
https://www.tiktok.com/@takido/video/7630535710251978004
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— RJ Perkins earned praise for ‘body positivity’ during his performance in Mr. Pampanga Swimwear Competition. (Screengrabbed from Mister Pampanga/FB). CEBU CITY, Philippines — First-time pageant contend…
https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/719034/rj-perkins-draws-p…
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— Social media users praised Perkins for breaking stereotypes and promoting inclusivity. “RJ Perkins made a powerful statement at the Mister Pampanga 2026 swimwear competition last Sunday, proving that …
https://tribune.net.ph/2026/04/22/mister-pampanga-bet-goes-v…
https://tribune.net.ph/2026/04/22/mister-pampanga-bet-goes-v…
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