Stories about body transformations are not new. We have all heard of people sharing their journey to losing a few pounds by adhering to strict diets and workout routines.
Here are stories of some celebrities who proudly flaunt the results of hard work and long hours in the gym just to achieve their body goals.
Ruru Madrid
Ruru Madrid, or Jose Ezekiel Madrid in real life, is currently one of the most in-demand male stars of GMA.
Ruru started his showbiz career when he joined the reality talent search “Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break”. One of his first projects was his role in “Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa” as Rasul.
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But Ruru has come a long way from his ‘toto’ days and is now one of the hottest male celebrities in the Philippines.
Makisig Morales
Makisig Morales became one of the brightest child stars during the early 2000s when he took on the role of “Super Inggo”.
Now, Makisig is living up to what his name means, proving to everyone that he is no longer a kid.
Makisig took some time off from show business when his family moved to Australia. After a few years of being away from the spotlight, he made a comeback in Philippine television and plays the role of Dumakulem in ABS-CBN’s new fantaserye, “Bagani”.
Paul Salas
Paul Salas started his showbiz career in 2004 when he joined Starstruck Kids. After competing in the talent reality show, Paul appeared on several fantaseryes on GMA, including “Mulawin”, “Encantadia”, and “Majika”.
When he turned 18, Paul decided to take on a transformation, from a lovable child star to a hunk matinee idol.
Raymond Gutierrez
Last year, Filipino entrepreneur, host and reality TV star Raymond Gutierrez became a trending topic online after he showed his inspiring body transformation.
As part of the campaign, “Century Tuna No Excuses”, Raymond amazingly shed 65 lbs in just three months.
From weighing 240 lbs a few years back, Raymond is now reaping the fruits of his efforts in changing his lifestyle. He now takes pride in sharing his transformation story.
Erwan Heussaff
Restaurateur and entrepreneur Erwan Heussaff revealed in his blog how he went from fat kid, to skinny teen, to buff adult.
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Erwan, a known fitness enthusiast, also encourages others to live a healthy lifestyle by giving them tips and food recipes on his social media accounts.
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