IN PHOTOS: Filipino male celebrities and their tattoos
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Since ancient times, tattoos have existed as part of the culture of different civilizations around the world, including ancient Egypt.
Even our ancestors here in the Philippines had tattoos during their time and were dubbed as “Los Pintados” (The Painted Ones) by the Spaniards because they mistook the tattoos for paint.
In modern times, tattoos became a popular part of the rock and roll lifestyle. Rockstars and fans often don tattoos that had dark themes and it became a symbol of toughness and manliness.
For the longest time, tattoos have also been associated with criminals. This old notion likely traces its roots to the time when Romans marked felons and slaves with tattoos.
Over time, tattoos slowly evolved from mere symbols of masculinity to a pure expression of one's self. And in a way, it went back to its roots, to what tattoos really were back in ancient times: a form of art and self-expression.
Gone are the days when tattoos were deemed as sheer symbols of toughness and manliness.
Today, women and other people from different walks of life can get tattoos and not worry about being judged for it, at least in most parts of the world.
Even those in careers that previously restricted tattoos because they were considered unsightly or improper are now free to rock one, such as models, receptionists, teachers, healthcare professionals, police officers and law enforcers, bankers, flight attendants, and hotel and restaurant staff.
And just like fashion, there are also tattoo trends that people become popular such as minimalist tattoos.
But ultimately, getting tatted is not about following trends. Trends come and go after all, and a tattoo can be a lifetime commitment.
Getting inked should always be about expressing one's individuality and celebrating the pains and joys of life through tattoos.
Check out some of the awesome tattoos of Filipino male celebrities in the gallery below.
