'The Clash 3' winner Jessica Villarubin unveils new look, says she's happier, more confident now

The Clash Season 3 winner Jessica Villarubin surprised viewers when she debuted her new look in today's episode of All-Out Sundays, March 14.

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The Cebu's Power Diva had cosmetic surgery with celebrity doctor Vicki Belo last January, a month after she was declared as the newest The Clash grand champion

Jessica showed off her transformation during the launch of her single under GMA Music "Ako Naman."

In an exclusive chat with GMANetwork.com recently, Jessica shared she's happy with the outcome of her makeover.

"I really feel great and happy sa naging resulta and ngayon feeling ko ang ganda ko," Jessica exclaimed.

"Parang 'di na ko nako-conscious sa camera 'pag nagpi-picture ako kasi noon parang nahihiya kasi ako.

"No'ng nag-taping ako for AOS, 'di ako nagte-take ng pictures kasi kailangan kong i-anggulo 'yung mukha ko kung saan ako maganda pero ngayon, feeling ko kahit anong anggulo parang ang ganda ko. Ang saya lang."

Jessica did not just undergo cosmetic surgery to improve her image but also because of a deeper reason.

As someone who was bullied for her looks from the time she was a child, the 25-year-old probinsyana singer decided to go under the knife to become more confident about herself.

"Ewan ko pero ito 'yung nakikita ko, 'pag maganda ka, iba 'yung trato sa 'yo ng mga tao. 'Yung bullying po na naranasan ko noon, grabe din po 'yung epekto sa 'kin no'n, parang bumaba rin 'yung confidence ko," she shared.

"Parang ayoko na kumanta kasi palagi lang nila sinasabi na maganda lang 'yung boses ko pero 'yung mukha ko hindi kasi dapat daw total package."

Jessica also shared that she's trying to overcome the trauma brought about by the years of bullying by reminding herself that there are people who love her.

"Parang na-o-overcome ko siya sa pamamagitan ng pag-focus sa mga taong nagmamahal sa 'kin like family ko, mga tao talaga na nakakaalam kung sino ako.

"'Yung iba kasi hindi nila alam kung sino ka, parang nagdya-judge lang sila sa physical appearance mo.

"And gusto ko i-emphasize sa mga tao na hindi tayo dapat mag-judge sa kaanyuan ng isang tao.

"Alamin mo kung sino sila, ano 'yung mga pinagdaanan nila sa buhay kasi minsan 'yung mga tao 'pag nambu-bully sila, parang gusto lang nila sabihin kung ano gusto nilang sabihin habang hindi nila alam kung ano epekto nito sa sarili natin.

"'Yung naging epekto sa 'kin, parang nawala 'yung confidence ko sa sarili ko, nahihiya ako kumanta.

"I'm very thankful lang na strong din 'yung personality ko and dahil din po sa kanila naging strong ako lalo.

"Parang ayokong i-mind din 'yung mga sinasabi ng mga tao, parang nagfo-focus lang din ako sa mga taong nagmamahal sa 'kin."

Jessica bested 30 other contestants and was hailed as the third The Clash grand champion last December. The winners of the first two seasons of the singing competition are Golden Cañedo (Season 1) and Jeremiah Tiangco (Season 2).

In the final round of the competition, Jessica showed off her powerful voice as she sang Celine Dion's "I Surrender" which earned her a seat in the final showdown with Makati's Belter Babe Jennie Gabriel.

Jessica sang Wency Cornejo's "Habang May Buhay" while Jennie performed Celine Dion's "All By Myself" to which judges favored Jessica over Jennie.

As grand champion, Jessica received a total prize of four million pesos which included an exclusive management contract with GMA, brand new car, Php 1 million in cash, and a house and lot.

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