Maria Katrina Paras

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BEBOT COVER 

<p>As this new<strong>&nbsp;TikTok makeup craze</strong> takes over our whole feed, showcasing their own version of the &lsquo;<strong>Bebot</strong>&rsquo; transformation, our appreciation for strong-willed Filipinas rises. The essence of being a <strong>bebot</strong>, as described in its lyrics, is not only about being a proud Filipino; it&rsquo;s a story about women who are confident, headstrong, and autonomous&mdash;the strong, independent women of their generation.&nbsp;</p><div><br></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width: 700px; display: block;"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770362093028Iwa Moto 2.jpeg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"><span class="fr-inner" data-gramm="false" spellcheck="false">Iwa Moto | Photo via IMDb<br><br></span></span></span></div><p>To seize the very soul of Bebot, the makeup shouldn&rsquo;t have any international influence but rather encapsulate the Filipina Y2k aesthetic: thin brows, vivid eyeshadow, a sweet gloss, and most importantly, the half-down with a pouf hair! If you care to check the makeup of Bebots, maybe you can browse your aunt&rsquo;s cabinet, as she may have been one of these strong-willed chicks back in the 2000s! Otherwise, check the list we made below to see the OG Bebots that became the inspiration for our mothers and aunts during their era!</p><div><br></div><div><strong>Rochelle Pangilinan</strong></div><p>Their recent multiple sold-out shows at the MOA Arena just spoke to how massive their influence was during their era and up until today. Sexbomb&rsquo;s leader, Rochelle, had everyone in a chokehold during their era! Bebot glam? Check!&nbsp;</p><div><br></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width: 700px; display: block;" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770360904899Rochelle Pangilinan.jpeg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"><span class="fr-inner">Rochelle Pangilinan | Photo via IMDb</span></span></span></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Angel Locsin&nbsp;</strong></div><p>No one in the whole country doesn&rsquo;t know the OG Bebot that had us all influenced with her beauty, fashion, physique, and personality. Angel Locsin has her undeniable face card, the magical stone for her role in Darna, and the rest was history. She immediately commanded the masses, resulting in her star title in the showbiz industry.&nbsp;</p><div><br></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770634731817ANGEL BEBOT.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Bea Alonzo</strong></div><p>The era when our notebooks were filled with celebrity pictures! And one of the iconic Bebots of that time was Bea Alonzo. She&rsquo;s the very definition of the term: strong-willed, tenacious, and a trailblazer of her own. That&rsquo;s why even up to this day, her relevance and influence remain.&nbsp;</p><div><br></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width: 700px; display: block;"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770361589632Bea Alonzo.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-inner">Bea Alonzo | Photo via amazon.com</span></span></span></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Angelica Panganiban</strong></div><p>With all the characters she portrayed in movies and teleseryes, Angelica definitely deserved the spot on the Bebot&rsquo;s list! She not only had us engaged on every show she was part of, but she also had us influenced to embody the same strong character she played. Indeed, a woman of her own!&nbsp;</p><div><br></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width: 700px; display: block;" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770361740392Angelica Panganiban.jpeg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"><span class="fr-inner">Angelica Panganiban | Photo via IMDb</span></span></span></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Iwa Moto</strong></div><p>Her fierce features are what made her the epitome of the Bebot beauty. Her eyes, complemented by the perfect vivid eyeshadow shades with a touch of gloss, emphasizing her natural beauty, created the perfect Bebot canvas!</p><div><br></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width: 700px; display: block;"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770362012773Iwa Moto.jpeg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"><span class="fr-inner" data-gramm="false" spellcheck="false">Iwa Moto | Photo via IMDb<br><br></span></span></span></div><div><br></div><div><strong>KC Concepcion</strong></div><p>From the thin brows and soft matte look to the baby pink lipstick enhanced with a gloss, KC got the Bebot characteristics in every aspect!</p><div><br></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width: 700px; display: block;" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770609122655KC Concepcion.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"><span class="fr-inner" data-gramm="false" data-qb-tmp-id="lt-172700" spellcheck="false">KC Concepcion | via ABS-CBN<br></span></span></span></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Joyce Jimenez</strong></div><p>You know it&#39;s a real Bebot when the pouf in the hair is perfectly volumized! And this look of Joyce just took us back to the 2000s. The sleek, thin brows, curled lashes, simple to no hint of blush, and naturally shaded lips gave us a total Bebot package!&nbsp;</p><div><br></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width: 700px; display: block;" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770609946468Joyce Jimenez.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"><span class="fr-inner">Joyce Jimenez | Photo via ABS-CBN</span></span></span></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Nancy Castiglione</strong></div><p>The heavy tightline around her lids is such a signature Y2K Bebot look! With an added shiny pigment on her eye folds and a pale nude gloss. Nancy really got that Bebot energy!&nbsp;</p><div><strong></strong><br></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width: 700px; display: block;" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770609312076Nancy Castiglione.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"><span class="fr-inner" data-gramm="false" spellcheck="false">Nancy Castiglione | Photo via IMDb</span></span></span></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Alessandra De Rossi</strong></div><p><strong></strong>When we think of Bebot, Alessandra got the look right in the 2000s! From her hair down to the shade of her glossy lips, that&#39;s what a Bebot look should be!&nbsp;</p><div><br></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width: 700px; display: block;" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770608813714Alessandra.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"><span class="fr-inner" data-gramm="false" data-qb-tmp-id="lt-701208" spellcheck="false">Alessandra De Rossi | Photo via IMDb<br><br><em style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</em></span></span></span><strong></strong></div>

Are You a "Bebot"? These are the OGs of the 2000s!

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Are You a "Bebot"? These are the OGs of the 2000s!

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Published February 09, 2026 01:00 PM PHT

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