We use our voices every day—to work, to connect, to stand up for what we believe in. But for these women, voice is more than sound. It’s how they take up space in a world that often asks women to shrink. And for these morenas, it’s also how they make history.

Jerick Sanchez

Jerick Sanchez

Allure Philippines speaks to four morenas who choose to use their voices—literally and figuratively—for the greater good. From the newsroom to the stage, from the film set to the frontlines, Jervi Wrightson, Gab Pangilinan, Samantha Lee, and Jamela Alindogan use their voices to speak truth and defy silence. Their stories remind us that beauty isn’t found in quiet perfection, but in presence, conviction, and the power to be heard.

Jerick Sanchez

Jerick Sanchez

Art direction by Nicole Almero. Beauty direction by Larissa Joson. Makeup by Lala Flores, assisted by Raquel Rocha (Samantha Lee and Gab Pangilinan) and Booya, assisted by Grace Robiato (Jervi Wrightson and Jamela Alindogan). Hair by Patty Inojales (Gab Pangilinan and Jamela Alindogan) and Aica Latay (Jervi Wrightson and Samantha Lee). Styling by Gee Jocson, assisted by Eru. Photographer’s assistants: Karl Rimando and Dave Orpilla.

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