Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
A quick scan of Samantha Panlilio's Instagram account will show a smattering of "Barbie" or "Filipino Barbie" reactions written in the comments section. It's hardly a surprise. The former Binibining Pilipinas Grand International resembles the world's most famous doll after all, given her chiseled facial features, toned physique and overall aura. While flattered, the 27-year-old secretly hopes her followers liken her to "Boss Barbie" among the doll's many professions — a lady who is smart, confident and of leadership material — owing to her off-stage achievements.
Today, Panlilio hardly wears a crown and sash since she is Chief Operations Officer of Boulevard Holdings, Inc., (BHI — the company behind luxury property brand Friday's, founded in Puerto Galera, Boracay and opening soon in Siargao) — among other executive positions in several other businesses.
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