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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Erika Kirk tends to favor an ultra-glam look, but in a new video on her Instagram Stories, the Turning Point USA CEO looked fresh-faced and completely radiant.
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Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos' wife, didn't invent the Mar-a-Lago face, but after her most recent transformation she's become its most prominent ambassadors.
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From Rudy Giuliani’s sloppy tux to Jeanine Pirro treating a blanket as an accessory, Trump’s Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve party was a fashion disaster.
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Erika Kirk developed an extreme case of "Mar-a-Lago face" after the death of her husband, Charlie Kirk, with many wondering if plastic surgery was involved.
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Erika Kirk had Christian fans absolutely fuming after apparently walking back her prior stance on conservative tradwife values during a new Fox News interview.
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Erika Kirk lost her husband in September and has since been accused of using his death as part of a grift, all of which makes her Christmas message even sadder.
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Sydney Sweeney may have a killer set of gams, but showing them off wasn't enough to save her worst outfits that failed to hit the sartorial mark.
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Kristi Noem didn't help affair rumors with her post honoring husband Bryon Noem's birthday, neglecting to refer to him in arguably the most important way.
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Pam Bondi went full-on grandmacore for the Department of Justice's Christmas party, with her chosen ensemble making the attorney general look decades older.
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Newly resurfaced photos spotlight Erika Kirk’s life before Charlie, revealing a close bond with a professional baseball player she once called her favorite person.
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Kristi Noem's husband, Bryon, appeared haggard as she gave her testimony in front of the House Committee on Homeland Security, suggesting trouble in paradise.
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Ella’s first big moment on the family’s renovation has revealed an knack for design that suggests she may share more than a last name with her famous mom.
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Is Kristi Noem willing to sacrifice her job for love? She may have to choose soon enough, if rumors about her affair with Corey Lewandowski are to be believed.
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During JD’s latest off-the-rails Trump story, Usha dutifully kept a picture-perfect smile while salacious rumors about her husband have reached a fever pitch.
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With fuller lips and newly defined contours, Jessica Simpson has stirred talk that she could be inching toward an unmistakable Mar a Lago makeover.
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From their age gap to his track record, Billy Bob Thornton and Connie Angland’s marriage may be holding steady now, but some signs hint it might not last.
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Meghan Markle's estranged father, Thomas Markle, is currently hospitalized in the Philippines but judging by social media the Duchess really couldn't care less.
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While his coiffing has always raised eyebrows and his bronzer has continuously raised questions, Donald Trump’s latest look is unmistakably a mess.
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Fans and some plastic surgeons believe the changes in Ariana Grande's appearance are from the "Wicked" star going under the knife. Here's what she's said.
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From their age gap to their whirlwind romance, the red flags around Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis have us giving their marriage a serious side eye.
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Speaker Mike Johnson's joint interview with his wife Kelly should've had people swooning over their relationship, but unfortunately the cracks were showing.
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Mille Bobby Brown has been famous since she was a kid, after breaking out on "Stranger Things" leading fans to deem her SAG Awards outfit a tad "inappropriate."
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Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid have divided fans with their romance thanks to a 20-year age gap, and it's getting more obvious by the minute.
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hose then-versus-now pics of Emma Stone have kicked up serious conversation about her evolving appearance, and everyone seems to have a different theory.
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Usha Vance and Melania Trump may both be wives of the most powerful politicians in the country, but that doesn't mean they're in sync with one another.
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David Muir is professional and buttoned up on TV, but his old Instagram pics show a much more casual (and some would say hot!) version of the anchor.
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Gayle King's contract at CBS is ending in May 2026, and her future at the network appears uncertain, even if she's putting on a positive face.
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