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RJ PERKINS RAISES THE DAD BOD UP! Face card, check. More of him to hug and hold, double check. Dad bod confidently displayed, triple check! RJ Perkins, a #MisterPampanga candidate, shakes up male beauty pageant standards and traditions with his plus-size physique, authenticity, and confidence. His presence in the pageant sparked heated online discussions on body shaming, body positivity, physical wellness, health, and self-love. For your chutzpah and for celebrating your dad bod, we see you, RJ Perkins. | Alwin Ignacio Photos courtesy of Pageant Talk FB page. #dailytribune

RJ PERKINS RAISES THE DAD BOD UP! Face card, check. More of him to hug and hold, double check. Dad bod confidently displayed, triple check! RJ Perkins, a #MisterPampanga candidate, shakes up male beauty pageant standards and traditions with his plus-size physique, authenticity, and confidence. His presence in the pageant sparked heated online discussions on body shaming, body positivity, physical wellness, health, and self-love. For your chutzpah and for celebrating your dad bod, we see you, RJ Perkins. | Alwin Ignacio Photos courtesy of Pageant Talk FB page. #dailytribune

A Mister Pampanga 2026 contestant has drawn body-shaming comments online after confidently stepping on stage with an unapologetically natural, fuller physique—and challenging traditional pageant standards. Viral videos captured RJ Perkins of Angeles City—exuding confidence in his curves—during the swimwear competition on April 19. Clad in trunks, he flexed his softer arms and showcased a prominent chest before blowing kisses to the audience. He also walked with gusto, all smiles as he proudly displayed his fuller frame and natural midsection, owning the stage with infectious charisma. However, many users body-shamed him and even gave unsolicited advice. Others were more supportive, noting he has the "face card" and the personality needed to win the pageant. RJ was a trainee at Star Hunt Academy, the P-pop idol training ground behind BGYO and BINI, though cut his journey short. He also appeared in small roles in teleseryes like "Kadenang Ginto," "Lyric and Beat," and "The Iron Heart," as well as performed in "ASAP Natin 'To" productions. The Mister Pampanga preliminary competition will be held on May 3, while the coronation night will be on May 9. The winner will have the chance to join national pageants like Mister Pilipinas Worldwide and Mister Grand Philippines—prerequisites to larger international pageants. (✍️: Nikko Miguel Garcia, 📸: Gilas at Ganda/Facebook) #radarPH

anak na papasok sa school yung pov pero parang siya yung PE teacher na batak😭 #FRE5H_ANNIVERSARY #BGYO @bgyo_ph

anak na papasok sa school yung pov pero parang siya yung PE teacher na batak😭 #FRE5H_ANNIVERSARY #BGYO @bgyo_ph