The word mother has evolved beyond its traditional meaning. Once reserved for caretakers and homemakers, it’s now an internet-certified state of being: a woman in her element, radiating peak confidence, influence, and power. And no one embodies this more than Nadine Lustre. From actress and singer to the internet’s president, she has now earned the title of mother.
MEGA’s May Cover Star
Gracing the cover of MEGA’s Mothering Issue, serves looks, poses, and energy that scream Mother. Beyond the visuals and the glamorous looks, she is an embodiment of a modern Filipina icon: someone who is continually shifted through different industries with grace and grit. And while she does it all in style, she does it meaningfully.
She remains a voice for her generation—connecting with fans through award-winning performances, business ventures, personal advocacies, and unapologetic authenticity. Elevated by her audience yet grounded in her roots, she’s continues to mother us all, fearlessly setting the standards for what a modern Filipina should have: confidence, honesty, and quiet power.
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Best Actress Wins
With over a decade in showbiz, it’s no surprise Lustre’s trophy shelf is stacked. From Never Not Love You’s romance to Ulan’s fantasy and Deleter’s horror, her FAMAS and Gawad Urian Best Actress wins prove her impressive range. Every scene, every line that she delivers, she mothers it all.
More than her versatility, her accolades are a testament to her prowess, embodying strength, vulnerability, and raw emotion in every role, no matter the genre. From the groundbreaking Diary ng Panget (2014) to her more daring, mature performance in Uninvited (2024), she has never stopped delivering impactful and lasting performances.
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A Voice for Vegan Living
With over 12 million followers hanging on her every post, Lustre uses her platform to advocate for a sustainable, plant-based lifestyle. And while switching to veganism can feel like a Herculean feat, she shows her fans that it’s possible to care for yourself, the planet, and your furry friends all at once.
Her recent partnership with PETA as the face of their vegan campaign sealed the deal. The advocate was not just a pretty face in the ad, but the literal picture of Mother Earth, offering not only her face card but starting a conversation—as a mother would.
Business Mogul Era
Not one to stop at advocacy, the actress and advocate turned her passion into business. From co-owning Ver De Siargao’s plang-based restaurant to launching Maison Bukana Wines and Dehusk milk, she’s mothering the market with plant-based, earth-friendly ventures—proof you can be eco-conscious and chic.
What sets Lustre apart is how she aligns her business with her values, an extension of her lifestyle. Each venture, from vegan menus to plant-based milk, reflects an intentional way of living. And with every business deal she seals, she mothers that boardroom too.
Taking Filipino Fashion to Paris Fashion Week
You can never catch Lustre lacking in the fashion department. Whether it’s attending balls, fashion shows, or accepting her Best Actress award, you can always count on her to be one of the best-dressed women in the room. And she makes sure to let the rest of the world know.
At Paris Fashion Week SS24, she hit the streets in jaw-dropping looks from a mix of international and proudly Filipino designers. Thanks to her stylist Lyn Alumno, Filipino designs made it to the global stage : Archival pieces from Salvacion Lim Higgins and Rajo Laurel, .ARCHIVES, and Rafa Worldwide.
For over a decade, Nadine Lustre has mothered every space she’s entered—acting, business, advocacy, and fashion. And while the accolades stack up, she stays grounded, proving you can lead, serve, and slay without losing touch with your roots. That’s mothering at its finest.
See Nadine Lustre serve peak mother energy in MEGA’s May Issue.
Photographed by BJ PASCUAL. Creative Direction by PATRICK TY and BRIE VENTURA. Fashion Direction and Styling by ROKO ARCEO. Makeup by JELLY EUGENIO. Hair by PAUL NEBRES. Sittings Editor by PEEWEE REYES-ISIDRO. Production JONES PALTENG. Beauty Direction by AGOO AZCUNA-BENGZON assisted by MARA GO. Multimedia Artist TROY NONATO. Fashion Assistant. ERICA TEROL. Editorial Assistant THESSMAR LECTURA. Production Design JUSTINE ARCEGA- BUMANLAG. Nails ELINA JUNG. Photographer’s Assistants DAMIAN ESTRELLIS, RICHARD DETITA, ABEL SANTOS, EDMIL SANTOS, JOHN PAUL DELA CRUZ. Production Design Assistant GABRIELLE MANTALA. Set Men JAN ABAL, JOHN AMON, OLDERICO BONDOC, MARK ANTHONY BONDOC, RODEL BONDOC, GEBER CUNANAN, MARIO TAIPEN, CASTOR MOSQUITO, NICK NARTE. Shot on Location at Pioneer X Studios. Special thanks to NIKKI MARTEL of TIFFANY & CO. PHILIPPINES. and JM BELARMINO.
Photos: MEGA ARCHIVES, NADINE LUSTRE (via Instagram)
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