Andrea Brillantes, recently named “Most Beautiful Girl in 2024” by UK-based TC Candler and the Independent Critics, clapped back at accusations that she underwent plastic surgery.
The actress responded to a TikTok user, @lucyyyyyy_05, who claimed she had cosmetic enhancements, by posting a clip featuring her childhood photos.
“My face card at nine years old,” she captioned the clip, adding in her post, “Pretty since day one, baby. Pretty with or without enhancements.”
Embracing Confidence and Beauty
Brillantes addressed her achievement in a recent interview on TV Patrol, highlighting that beauty is about confidence and individuality:
“This is a huge honor. Thank you so much to TC Candler. This isn’t just about beauty—it’s about confidence, uniqueness, and embracing who you are. I hope you’ll be inspired to celebrate your own kind of beauty.”
This marks the second time Brillantes appeared on TC Candler’s “The Most Beautiful Faces” list, after ranking 16th in 2023.
Other Filipinos on the List
Andrea is joined by other Filipinas, including:
- Janine Gutierrez (28th)
- Liza Soberano (31st)
- Belle Mariano (52nd)
- Ivana Alawi (69th)
- UNIS’ Gehlee Dangca (82nd)
- BINI’s Aiah Arceta (88th)
For “The Most Handsome Faces of 2024,” HORI7ON’s Kyler Chua is the highest-ranking Filipino at 21st, followed by SB19’s Justin de Dios at 41st.
Brillantes’ clapback and recognition continue to inspire her fans to embrace their individuality and confidence.