Manny Pacquiao
INILABAS na ng Madame Tussauds Hong Kong ang bonggang-bonggang wax figure ng Pambansang Kamao na si Sen. Manny Pacquiao kahapon, Nov. 23.
In fairness, talagang aakalain mong totoong tao ang nasabing wax figure dahil kamukhang-kamukha ito ng senador dahil sa detalyadong pagkakagawa nito.
Sa katunayan, pati nga raw ang buhok sa kili-kili ni Pacman ay kuhang-kuha ng mga gumawa. Kaya naman umani ito ng papuri mula sa mga netizens at supporters ng senador.
Si Pacquiao ang ikalawang Filipino na nagkaroon ng wax figure sa Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, ang una ay si 2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach na inilunsad naman noong March, 2019.
Narito ang paglalarawan ng Madame Tussauds Hong Kong sa wax figure ni Pacquiao na mababasa sa kanilang official website: “Tourist favourite Madame Tussauds Hong Kong introduces another global icon to its roster, as world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao joins other superstars in the famed wax attraction’s Asian flagship.
“Pacquiao’s inclusion comes just a month after he announced his retirement from the sport. Pacquiao joins Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach as the only Filipinos to have their own likeness created by the wax artists at Madame Tussauds, with Pacquiao as the first Filipino male to have his own installation in the attraction.
“Making the wax figure extra special, Pacquiao donated the boxing garb that his wax figure wears, and considers them to be among his lucky garments throughout his boxing career.
“Pacman (Pacquiao’s monicker) fans will be delighted to see our take on Manny Pacquiao at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong. From the attire, the physical features and details, and even the setup, it will be like watching the boxing star in action,” ayon kay General Manager, Hong Kong Cluster Eric Mak.
“The Pacquiao wax figure is set in a boxing ring, giving fans around the world the chance to take fun snapshots with him in action. The Pacquiao in the ring attraction at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is a fitting tribute to one of boxing’s greatest athletes, whose over 25 years in the sport saw him slam boxing records and go up against other boxing greats.
“Pacquiao started his professional boxing career in 1995 and retired only this October at age 42. He is the only boxer to become a champion in eight divisions and to clinch 12 world titles. Some of his most notable fights include bouts with Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Juan Manuel Marquez, Oscar De La Hoya, and Floyd Mayweather,” ang dagdag pang description sa wax fugure ng presidential candidate.
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Sabi naman ni Pacquiao sa isangb statement, “I am amazed at the final product. It looks so much like me. I am excited for my fans to see this and get to take pictures.
“It’s like being together in the boxing ring. I’m honoured to be chosen for this opportunity, and grateful to Madame Tussauds for their wonderful work on my wax figure,” aniya pa.
“I feel proud to be part of Madame Tussauds Hong Kong. I hope my fans will visit the attraction, and enjoy taking pictures posing with me. I’m sure the fans will be happy and excited for this wax figure,” dagdag pa ni Pacman na talagang ibinigay ang kanyang boxing shorts, shoes at gloves para ipagamit sa kanyang wax figure.
Mahigit 20 na ang Madame Tussauds sa buong mundo kung saan naka-display ang wax figure ng mga sikat na personalidad sa kani-kanilang mga bansa.
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