This is an excerpt from the June 2026 Special Issue. Subscribe to MEGA Digital All-Access to read the full story. A defining presence in Philippine cinema from the 1970s through the early 2000s, Rio Locsin became known for portraying sensual, complex women during one of the industry's most transformative eras. It was a period marked by bold storytelling and social commentary, where filmmakers pushed creative boundaries and actors were challenged to do the same. RELATED: Cherry Pie Picache and All the Roles That Shaped Her Yet when Locsin reflects on her career, it isn't fame or cultural relevance that she remembers first. It's the people who shaped her—and the fact that she's still here. “Inabot ko yung mga magagaling na artista, [I had the opportunity to work with some of the greatest actors.]” she reminisces. “Lolita Rodriguez, Charito Solis—ilang beses kong naging nanay [who played my mother several times], Rita […]
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Moira Del Rosario
Once immersed in fictional writing at UP Diliman, Moira del Rosario eventually traded imagined worlds for the fast-paced landscape of digital media as a Digital Content Writer for MEGA Asia, covering women’s stories across the region alongside the latest in beauty.
They spotlight women shaping culture today through profiles, exclusive features, and roundups on Asian representation at global fashion events. They also write about beauty through a growing lens—covering makeup, skincare, wellness, nails, and fragrance with curiosity and a strong eye for emerging trends.
Having worked in digital media for years, Moira is drawn to stories that beg to be unraveled—from the ever-changing landscape of pop culture and the inner workings of beauty to queer voices that deserve to be seen, celebrated, and championed.
