School
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Expertise
Dating and relationships, Celebrity beauty, Celebrity gossip
- Lea has written hundreds of articles for both Nicki Swift and The List.
- She specializes in beauty and fashion, as well as celebrity dating and relationships.
- She once interviewed singer-songwriter Jason Mraz to promote his "Good Vibes" Asia concert tour in 2019.
Experience
Lea is a freelance writer based in the Philippines. Prior to joining Static Media, she worked as a news writer at one of the biggest media companies in Manila — ABS-CBN Entertainment — for five years and as a contributing writer at celebrity lifestyle magazine Starstudio. She specializes in all things pop culture, celebrity, and entertainment news. She has written countless articles for both Nicki Swift and The List since she became part of Static Media in 2022.
Education
Lea attended Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), where she received her bachelor's degree in journalism in 2017.
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If there really is a fashion rivalry between the Princess of Wales and First Lady Melania Trump, it seems the future queen of Britain comes out on top.
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Fashion rivalry in the making? Melania Trump seemed to channel Kate Middleton as she joined Donald Trump to kick off their U.K. state visit.
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Lauren Sánchez Bezos mingled with stars at a glittering NYC gala, but it wasn’t her gown or diamonds that stole focus, it was her lumpy new pout.
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Donald Trump relished his show’s cancellation, but the roaring applause this comedian got at the 2025 Emmys is the stuff that fuels his late-night tantrums.
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Ashley Biden filed for divorce from her husband after 12 years of marriage, but it seems she was over the relationship before the papers were signed.
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Karoline Leavitt has previously admitted that her job is intense and exhausting, and it seems like it might be taking its toll on her health.
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Jennifer Lopez once raised eyebrows during an appearance on “The View” when her praise for Ben Affleck came off as subtle shade toward ex Marc Anthony.
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JD Vance penned a heartfelt tribute to Charlie Kirk on X, formerly Twitter, revealing just how deep and longstanding their relationship was.
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Queen Camilla has developed her own "royal uniform" of sorts, but not everyone is a fan of the sartorial choices, largely because they're so similar.
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Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez first met when she was about 16 and he was around 20, though they didn't start working together (and dating) until much later.
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Usha Vance has one younger sister, who, while she stays out of the spotlight, is clearly just as ambitious and as accomplished as her big sister.
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Mariah Carey’s 2025 VMAs performance left fans debating whether it was a true diva moment worth remembering or simply a performance gone wrong.
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While some signs suggest that Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively's marriage is just fine, Reynolds did snub his wife on her birthday two years in a row in a big way.
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Fox News anchor Dana Perino looks as though she's had a whole lot of work done, with a glossy, smoothed over appearance that's almost too perfect.
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Brooklyn Beckham And Nicola Peltz play the role of happy married couple, but certain things about their relationship stand out as major red flags.
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Lauren Boebert isn't exactly known for her amazing fashion sense, but she made a major faux pas recently that many people just can't overlook.
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Clothing and a need for his father's approval reportedly played roles in Donald Trump Jr. romancing Bettina Anderson before he and Kimberly Guilfoyle broke up.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s daughter is shooting up in height, but the Duchess of Sussex wasn’t fooling anyone with her recent social media post.
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Throughout her career, Carrie Underwood has been known for her long blonde locks, which is why fans and fellow celebs were shocked to see her natural hair.
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At an August 2025 speaking engagement, second lady Usha Vance wore a stunning red dress. The outing happened amidst the split rumors about her and JD Vance.
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Donald Trump’s call to “Fox & Friends” took a strange turn when he talked about the afterlife, leaving social media buzzing with confusion and concern.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle has never been shy about her risqué fashion choices, but she went for a more demure look when attending Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration.
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All eyes were supposed to be on Donald Trump’s high-stakes Zelenskyy meeting, but Karoline Leavitt’s club-ready dress was an unmistakable distraction.
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Kate Middleton may be the future queen of England, but not everyone is a fan of the royal and they haven't been shy about sharing their criticisms.
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Donald Trump is well-aware of his bald spots, but a huge one has been on full display during recent appearances, showing just how old he's really getting.
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While the heels and skintight lace bodysuit Mariah Carey wore to the driving range weren't practical, some fans were "Obsessed" with Mimi's on-brand outfit.
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Travis Kelce’s hairy GQ cover has fans talking less about the fashion and more about the fuzz, and the internet’s shady comments are rolling in.
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