Rica Peralejo shares empowering message about her body, self-acceptance, and aging

Rica Peralejo is one empowered woman.

Posting a photo of herself on Instagram wearing a swimsuit and showed off her legs, the 43-year-old actress talked about self-acceptance and empowerment.

“I used to hate my ‘fat’ legs and wished they were thin legs,” Rica began in the caption. 

“Now all I pray for are strong legs. I don’t care how they look for as long as they take me to places where I want to go,” she added. 

Rica talked about the changes that happens once you turn 40 years old, saying it can be both “sobering” and “stress-free.” She said she has come to love those changes. 

“I love how freeing it is to age and think of what others think less than what we actually want and need,” the celebrity mom added. 

Meanwhile, netizens can’t help but praise Rica’s empowering post, with some even saying they were inspired by her uplifting message.

Rica is married to Pastor Joseph Bonifacio. They have two children: Philip and Manu.

In a previous episode of “Surprise Guest With Pia Arcangel,” Rica got real and spoke openly about enduring three miscarriages. 

In the pod, she also talked about her current life as a vlogger, meeting her husband, having children, and her career as a child actress-turned-sexy star.

— Jade Veronique Yap/LA, GMA Integrated News