A pageant contestant in the Philippines is going viral for challenging male beauty standards. Richard Jermaine Perkins, 21, drew attention after confidently stepping on stage at the Mister Pampanga pageant on Apr 19 with a body that breaks from the usual mould. While many praised his message of body acceptance, others criticised his appearance — sparking a wider conversation about what “ideal” male beauty really looks like. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our