The Body Image Difference

Lifted from http://theguidon.com/2008/07/the-body-image-difference/

Big girl you are beautiful
by Sandie B. Gadia


Madel Ching (III AB PoS) describes herself as “pleasantly plump.”

Ever since childhood, Madel has had her fair share of attention – positive and negative, expectant and accepting. She feels that although she may not fall under the conventionally pretty standard, she resorts to other avenues where she can shine. In theater, for example, it’s a different kind of attention.

“One of the reasons why I joined theater is because everyone’s accepted [there],” Madel says in Filipino. “There are different roles [to take on] and not everyone has to be pretty. I like to go into theatre to show people that I can excel in something.”

She recently got the part of Tracy Turnblad in an upcoming rendition of Hairspray, a Broadway musical to be staged by Atlantis Productions at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

The character of Tracy Turnblad has become synonymous with embracing one’s self, without having to dull one’s shine because of other people. “I’m really her,” says Madel. In Hairspray, Madel feels that she will be able to convey an important message. For her, taking on the role is a step closer to encouraging people to accept their bodies.

“Turn your insecurities into something positive,” says Madel. “Avoid thinking, ‘I wish I had this…’ because you can always work on what you have.”

Health and fitness columnist Cory Quirino supports Madel’s positive attitude. “The ideal body image is, as experts say, one that is positive and wholesome,” says Quirino. “For it is only when we look at ourselves in a positive light that we can begin to love ourselves [and] do things for [ourselves] that will uplift, nourish, and strengthen [us].”


Hairspray Manila will be staged at the Star Theater, CCP Complex
on November 15, 2008 (Saturday) at 8:00 p.m.

For ticket inquiries/reservations please contact:
Stef Sioson
Fritzie Sioson-Villacorta

For more information, please visit:
http://hairspraymanila.blogspot.com



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