Iza Calzado draws flak for wanting to portray Imelda Marcos

(SPOT.ph) Tim Yap's Miss Universe-themed birthday party on January 19 was pretty eventful. The birthday celebrator got engaged, and Isabelle Daza had everyone talking after going as her mom, Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz.

Decided to channel my inner Imelda Marcos for the party since I love shoes and I love wearing the terno just like Madame Imelda! ???? #tyuniverse

A photo posted by ???? DREAM BIG ???? (@missizacalzado) on Jan 21, 2017 at 2:22am PST

Still, another costume at the party made headlines over the weekend. Actress Iza Calzado shared photos of herself as Imelda Marcos, where she said she wanted to "channel her inner Imelda." She also expressed interest in playing her in a film, saying, "What an interesting character study she would be!"

Imelda Marcos.. I hope I get to play her for a film one day. What an interesting character study she would be! ???? #tyuniverse Make Up: @mike_lariosa Hair: @chrisrodil Jewelry: @candifier @julbdizonjewellery Terno: @rajolaurel

A photo posted by ???? DREAM BIG ???? (@missizacalzado) on Jan 21, 2017 at 2:44am PST

Some fans weren't pleased with her posts, saying she "glamorized" Marcos:

— Chelsea (@sea_lace) January 21, 2017

— Temperamental Brat (@TMPRMNTLBRAT) January 22, 2017

— gandizakiz (@gandizakiz) January 22, 2017

— gandizakiz (@gandizakiz) January 22, 2017

On the other hand, some fans also came to her defense:

— Archie M (@chimanc) January 22, 2017

— sleepyhead? (@JoyCalip) January 22, 2017

— c'est la vie (@AnnOngByrne) January 22, 2017

On Monday, January 23, Calzado posted a lengthy series of tweets to explain her thought process behind her posts:

— Izadora Calzado (@MissIzaCalzado) January 22, 2017

— Izadora Calzado (@MissIzaCalzado) January 22, 2017

— Izadora Calzado (@MissIzaCalzado) January 22, 2017

— Izadora Calzado (@MissIzaCalzado) January 22, 2017

— Izadora Calzado (@MissIzaCalzado) January 22, 2017