No longer Petra Mahalimuyak

MANILA, Philippines - Remember Andrea del Rosario, Jaycee Parker, Jen Rosendahl and Katya Santos? They were members of the group known as Viva Hotbabes and men fantasized them. Some record bars still carry their erotic videos sold at a bargain price. They still get together to reminisce on the good times and update on each other’s lives.

Should Viva decide to form another batch of sexy sirens, you can be sure that 21-year-old Ashley Rivera will top the list.

In the April issue of the glossy men’s magazine FHM, Ashley debuted on its cover, throwing caution into the wind.

Recalling the experience, Ashley said, “I would never agree to pose had I thought something was wrong with my body. There were, of course, beauty regimens to observe, like proper food intake and exercise. But the most important thing is to have confidence and be comfortable with your body.”

For the past two years, she has been storming the web with her funny videos that poke good-natured fun at various celebrities. She first gained popularity as an Internet comedy sensation who goes by the name of Petra Mahalimuyak, an outsize character known for her weird English accent.

“I thought of the moniker myself and like it because it has an easy recall,” she said.

As she signs up with Viva Artists Agency, her Petra character takes a backseat to make room for her ambition of becoming an actress. 

“I can be a kontrabida, a mermaid, a mistress or whatever. I want to spread my wings in all aspects of show business,” she said.