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Showbiz Stripped hits the ‘red light district’

Published January 1, 1970 8:00 AM PHT
Updated July 15, 2020 12:33 PM PHT

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Why were Ricky and Melanie gallivanting in the “red light district?” They were in the area where “sinful activities” seemingly...
Why were Ricky and Melanie gallivanting in the “red light district?” They were in the area where “sinful activities” seemingly thrived to tape an episode on voyeurism. And the results were bold and “strippingly” daring. On the average, earning P30,000 to P50,000 a night is sleek easy if you have guts to go naked and if you bear the right name. The more popular ones can command a fee of as high as P150,000 to P200,000.00 a night for a strip-dancing show. But not all the time would a peeping tom see the celebrity fully naked as most of those interviewed said they removed only their top. Keanna Reeves, Raja Montero, Nikka Madrid, Kat De Santos and Martha Daniels are some of the sexy stars who would show off their bodies beyond movie theaters. They foray live-shows where they danced half-naked, ideally out of reach of clients. The rewards are gilded with cash, cars, cellular phones, laptops and a home, but the consequences are harsh -- ridicule and spite from those who view them as nothing better than a commodity. “With me, it’s professionalism. Go on with it. What’s important is to think that this is just work… just a show… after this, it’s over,” said Martha Daniels. Keanna Reeves shared a similar view and added in a slightly overheard fact. “Other celebrities with names did go through something like this too. I need not to mention names.” Nonetheless, as tough-hearted as these femme fatales try to be, some do remain to be the sensitive woman who cries and contemplates deeply on this chosen way of living. Raja Montero shares in tears— “[please] don’t think spite me…I have to do this for a living for my family… no matter how badly it hurts…”