Model-turned-actress Wilma Doesnt made a nostalgic return to her modeling roots as she participated in the Manila International Fashion Week. She was the grand finale in the creation of promising fashion designer Sheralene Shirata, a show that took place at White Space in Makati City on May 12.

"I was truly surprised when I learned that I would be the grand finale in Sheralene's fashion show," shared Wilma during an ambush interview before the event.

Wilma is the endorser of Sheralene's fashion collection, composed of pageant gowns. "Pang-mayaman at classic ang style. Sa tagal ko ng modelo, alam ko ang malinis na damit. I would always go back to clean and decent clothes. Ito ang mga design na pang-ngayon. It's for the empowered women."

Asked how she is these days, Wilma laughed and said: "Maganda pa rin. Busy na ako ngayon sa aking five-star carinderia. Doon ninyo ako interview-hin. Saan n'yo gusto sa Tagaytay or General Trias? Pakakainin ko kayo roon."

Wilma mentioned that she is still open to accepting showbiz offers, but only on a part-time basis.

"May 'Abot Kamay Na Pangarap' pa rin naman ako. Nag-aartista pa rin. Pero bihira na talaga. I just can't say no to Richard Hinola. Pagkaibigan mo talaga wala kang magawa. Hindi ka makatanggi," she said.

Wilma, who won Best Supporting Actress at the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival for the movie "Sisterakas," also shared advice with aspiring models.

"Wala ng standard ngayon. Anybody can be a model. Sana naman kung magmomodel ka ayusin mo ang kili-kili mo, mga siko mo at tuhod mo. Wala na ngang standard pero sana naman ayusin natin ang hygiene natin. Your skin is very important.

(There is no standard now. Anybody can be a model. If you become a model, please fix your underarms, elbows, and knees. There is no standard anymore, but I hope you improve your hygiene. Your skin is very important.)

"Sa lahat ng gustong maging model, please take care of your skin and improve your hygiene regardless of height and size. That's an investment.

"I may sound funny pero kapag na-judge ka na, kapag naka-bikini ka na, yun talaga ang nakikita. Yung tuhod. May beauty queen na ganyan. Nagpagawa ng lahat pero nakalimutan ipaayos yung tuhod," Wilma said.

(I may sound funny but when you're judged, when you're in a bikini, that's what the people will see. Your knees. There's a beauty queen who forgot to fix the color of her knees after undergoing transformation.)

On love life, Wilma said: "It's flourishing. Laban na laban pa tayo d'yan."

In 2022, Wilma married her partner Gerick Parin. They have three children: Asiana, Emilia Svetlana, and Araion. "Asiana is interested in modeling but not pursuing showbiz. I am also considering pageants for her."

Sheralene is ready to showcase her one-of-a-kind designs that blend innovation and sophistication. Her journey to becoming a notable designer began with her pursuit of excellence in fashion education in Singapore, where she immersed herself in a world-class program to refine her skills and knowledge. 

"After pageant gowns, I'm planning to focus on ready-to-wear clothes soon," she said.

Sheralene expressed gratitude to her partner, French businessman Jerome Grimberg, for his unwavering support in her latest endeavor.

On his message to Sheralene, Jerome said: "I have absolutely no doubt that she will succeed. She has the knowledge, she has the talent, she has the vision. She has proven the many businesses she started that when she always wants to do something, she always succeeded. I'm here to facilitate her path to success. That's my ample contribution to her."