16/09/2026
A Filipina adult film actress was once a figure skating champion.
Melissa Bulanhagui’s story took a different path when she gave up her Olympic dream due to a lack of funding.
The Filipina-American previously received support from the United States as a figure skater. She later chose to represent the Philippines instead, resulting in her becoming a two-time national figure skating champion.
Behind these achievements, however, were major financial hurdles. She stated that she had to fund herself while competing for the Philippines.
She alleged that she never received a Philippine team uniform, had to pay for her own travel and training expenses, and was not sent to any Olympic qualifying tournaments.
She eventually let go of her figure skating dreams and retired in 2015.
She then entered the adult film industry, where she is now known professionally as Jada Kai.
"I came here from Team USA to compete as a Filipino national, hoping to prove that I was the best in the country, and I did that twice," she said.
Source: Iskolar ng Bayan | FB
