Sharon, Dawn, Lani Hug Kuya Germs in NPAT
from left: Dawn Zulueta, Jackie Lou Blanco, Sharon Cuneta nearly tackle Kuya Germs at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resort’s World Manila last April 24, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Written and photographed
By Jude Bautista
Catch German Moreno’s 50th year in Showbiz celebration tonight at GMA 7 Saturday April 27, 13. It was the biggest collection of stars at the Newport Performing Arts Theater (better known as NPAT) at the Resort’s World Manila last April 24.
Kuya Germs is touched by the many stars who came out to honor him at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resort’s World Manila last April 24, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Sharon Cuneta gives Kuya Germs a mega hug at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resort’s World Manila last April 24, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista.
German Moreno or Kuya Germs as he is fondly called has discovered the biggest names in showbiz throughout his 50-year career. Sharon Cuneta who is currently with TV5, crossed network barriers along with Billy Crawford and others to honor the man who gave them their first break.
Kuya Germs is touched by the many stars who came out to honor him at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resort’s World Manila last April 24, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista.
from left: Maricel Laxa, Lani Mercado and Dawn Zulueta love Kuya Germs at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resort’s World Manila last April 24, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Watch the tearful reunion on stage along with Dawn Zulueta, Lani Mercado, Senator Bong Revilla, Gloria Romero, Susan Roces, Nora Aunor, Sharon Cuneta, Janno Gibbs, Manilyn Reynes, Raymond Lauchengco, Jackielou Blanco, Rachel Alejandro, Pilita Corrales, Carmen Soriano, Elizabeth Ramsey, Jean Garcia, John Nite, Glaiza De Castro, Tina Paner, Sheryl Cruz, Keempee De Leon, Dulce, Jessa Zaragosa, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, Jaya, Vina Morales, and David Pomeranz are only some of the names who will surely surprise viewers not only with their performances but also with their memorable moments with Kuya Germs.
Watch out for many more pics and stories from that historic night on this site.
from right: Raymond Lauchengco, Tina Paner and Glaiza de Castro. They honored the Master showman on his 50th year in showbiz at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resort’s World Manila last April 24, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista.
from left: Senator Bong Revilla, Lani Mercado, Dawn Zulueta,(behind her is Dulce), Jessa Zaragosa, Benjamin Alves, Philip Salvador, Pancho Magno, Polo Ravales and Carla Abellana. They honored the Master showman on his 50th year in showbiz at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resort’s World Manila last April 24, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Filipina Beauty in ALIWAN 2013
#17 Emily Vicotria Oke of Ilo ilo City (Dinagyang Festival). Catch the ALIWAN Fiesta from April 11-13, 2013 at the CCP Complex. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Written and photographed
By Jude Bautista
Morena or olive skinned exquisiteness stood out in this year’s Reyna ng ALIWAN pageant that opened April 11, 2013. Everyone can still catch the Reyna or Queen of each festival and see the best celebrations or fiestas from around the country by watching ALIWAN FIESTA 2013.
They beat their drums underneath the golden sunset of Manila Bay. Catch the ALIWAN Fiesta from April 11-13, 2013 at the CCP Complex. Photo by Jude Bautista.
April 12 is a continuation of pageant competition at Sotto Street and CCP Complex. While April 13 Saturday is the grand coronation night at the Aliw Theater. The grand Parade will also happen in the afternoon, this is where the drummers and dancers show their street dancing skills with their Reyna candidate aloft elaborate floats.
from left: #17 Emily Vicotria Oke of Ilo ilo City (Dinagyang Festival), # 18 Rose Ann Turla of Pasay City (Dayang dayang Festival). Catch the ALIWAN Fiesta from April 11-13, 2013 at the CCP Complex. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Candidates may have been inspired by the success of Binibinig Pilipinas 2010 winner Venus Raj who is herself a Morena Beauty. #17 Emily Vicotria Oke of Ilo ilo City (Dinagyang Festival) , #16 Halimatu Yushawu of Bacong Negros Oriental (Bacon Festival), and #11 Fe Mavella Cadungong Tano of Dumaguete City (Sandurot Festival) stood out not just because of their magnetic facial features but also because of their ability to project. Cebu’s #5 Jamie Herrel (Sinulog Festival), also captured the imagination of the crowd by incorporating the Sinulog’s spinning movements during her walk.
#16 Halimatu Yushawu of Bacong Negros Oriental (Bacon Festival). Catch the ALIWAN Fiesta from April 11-13, 2013 at the CCP Complex. Photo by Jude Bautista.
One thing that makes this pageant unique is the strong emphasis on their hometown and festivals. The candidates truly represent the dance, costumes and traditions of their birthplace. There’s also no denying the fact that their physical beauty is at par with the most prestigious beauty pageant such as the Binibining Pilipinas which will have its coronation night this coming April 14 at the SMART ARANETA COLISEUM.
#11 Fe Mavella Cadungong Tano of Dumaguete City (Sandurot Festival). Catch the ALIWAN Fiesta from April 11-13, 2013 at the CCP Complex. Photo by Jude Bautista.
#5 Jamie Herrel of Cebu city (Sinulog Festival), also captured the imagination of the crowd by incorporating the Sinulog’s spinning movements during her walk. Catch the ALIWAN Fiesta from April 11-13, 2013 at the CCP Complex. Photo by Jude Bautista.
The list of participating festivals is by no means complete; there are quite a few more that have not participated. But a relatively high number among them are from the southern part of the Philippines. Which in my opinion is very good because the Mindanao region is not as promoted as much as the tourist spots in Luzon and Visayas. Iloilo has several fests that participated. General Santos has two and Maguindanao also has several representatives as well as Zamboanga and Cotabato which are all from the Mindanao area.
#3 Gaile Anne Surriga of General Santos City (Kalilangan Festival). Catch the ALIWAN Fiesta from April 11-13, 2013 at the CCP Complex. Photo by Jude Bautista.
The event was organized in cooperation with: MANILA BROADCASTING COMPANY, STAR CITY, CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHIL, NATIONAL PARKS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, CITY OF PASAY, CITY OF MANILA, DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM.
Sponsors include: SMART communications, TALK N’TEXT, SMART UNLI social Plan 349, TANDUAY, ALASKA, MY JUIZ, CHEVROLET, CHERRY MOBILE, HANABISHI, COCA COLA, PIONEER ADHESIVE, UNIQUE TOOTHPASTE, PRIDE, M.LHUILLER, sulit.com.ph, MANILA Ocean Park, Phil STAR, Manila Bulletin
Street dancers go down the storied CCP ramp heralding the start of the pageant. Catch the ALIWAN Fiesta from April 11-13, 2013 at the CCP Complex. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Participating Festivals include:
Dalaksagaw Festival of Baseco Manila, Dinagsa Festival of Muntinlupa City, Panagbenga Festival of Baguio City, Adivay Festival of Benguet, Mango Festival of Zambales, Ang Tipulo Festival of Antipolo City, Mahaguyog Festival of Sto. Tomas Batangas, Pandang Gitab of Oriental Mindoro, Boling Boling Festival of Catanauan Quezon, Iloilo Dinagyang of Iloilo City, Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival, Sinulog Festival of Cebu City, Pasaka Festival of Tanauan Leyte, Zamboanga Hermosa Festival of Zamboanga City, Kalivungan Festival of Midsayap North Cotabato, Kalilangan Festival of General Santos City, Padang-padang of Parang Maguindanao, Sagayan Festival of Bululan Maguindanao, Meguyaya Festival of Upi Maguindanao, Dayang dayang Festival of Pasay City, Pintados De Passi of Passi City Iloilo,Langub festival of Mabinay Negros Oriental, Lingganay Festival of Alang-Alang Leyte, Bacon Festival of Bacong Negros Oriental, Sandurot Festival of Dumaguete City, Tuna Festival of General Santos City, Sinulog De Kabankalan of Kabankalan City Negros Occidental, Panimbang sa Tarakuku Festival of Kabuntalan Maguindanao
#17 Emily Vicotria Oke of Ilo ilo City (Dinagyang Festival). Catch the ALIWAN Fiesta from April 11-13, 2013 at the CCP Complex. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Costumes by candidate, descriptions from ALIWAN 2013 script:
#17 Emily Vicotria Oke of Ilo ilo City (Dinagyang Festival)
A warrior and a queen, this work of art symbolizes the strength, versatility, substance and the firm beief of the Ilonnga inone true God. She is a leader, paving the way for her people in the midst of circumstances that have tested them through time. With authentic materials that showcase the craftsmanship inherent to the Illonggos inspired by their pride for their roots and their spiritual journey that has molded them into unity. This warrior Queen represents the ATI tribe, thepeople who have contuosly given color and meaning to the Dinagyang Festival. Striking colors emphasize the boldness and honor that is being a woman, an ATI warrior and queen. (from ALIWAN 2013 script).
#17 Emily Vicotria Oke of Ilo ilo City (Dinagyang Festival). Catch the ALIWAN Fiesta from April 11-13, 2013 at the CCP Complex. Photo by Jude Bautista.
#11 Fe Mavella Cadungong Tano of Dumaguete City (Sandurot Festival). Catch the ALIWAN Fiesta from April 11-13, 2013 at the CCP Complex. Photo by Jude Bautista.
#11 Fe Mavella Cadungong Tano of Dumaguete City (Sandurot Festival).
She wears a Maria Clara inspired mestizo dress that features a combination of indigenous and foreign influences. The main parts of the costume are the baro, saya, tapis or sobrefalda and panuelo. An embroidered lace umbrella and fan serve as embellishments to bring out her grace and beauty. (from ALIWAN 2013 script).
#5 Jamie Herrel of Cebu city (Sinulog Festival), also captured the imagination of the crowd by incorporating the Sinulog’s spinning movements during her walk. Catch the ALIWAN Fiesta from April 11-13, 2013 at the CCP Complex. Photo by Jude Bautista.
#5 Jamie Herrel of Cebu city (Sinulog Festival)
Jamie wears a pre-Spanish colonial inspired costume twist with modern touches. It features an authentic blend of immaculate white, accentuated with gold rattan twigs that symbolize the diverse city of Cebu as the Queen city of the South. (from ALIWAN 2013 script).
#5 Jamie Herrel of Cebu city (Sinulog Festival), also captured the imagination of the crowd by incorporating the Sinulog’s spinning movements during her walk. Catch the ALIWAN Fiesta from April 11-13, 2013 at the CCP Complex. Photo by Jude Bautista.
#6 Nerrisa Lopera Modesto of Tanauan Leyte (Pasaka Festival). Catch the ALIWAN Fiesta from April 11-13, 2013 at the CCP Complex. Photo by Jude Bautista.
#6 Nerrisa Lopera Modesto of Tanauan Leyte (Pasaka Festival).
Following the tradition of neo Filpino designers, DANIEL GUARINO wanted to blend traditional fabric with that of ticog and romblon, buri mats to create a costume worthy of haute couture. The bodice layered leaves is lavishly embroidered with abaca rope, corn skin, coco and wood beads, gold pearls and teardrops. The skirt is made up of Romblon fiber beaded with bariw , coco shell and buri trimmings. To complete the effect are matching necklace, cape and headpiece.
#14 Brenalyn Cuevas of Kabuntalan Maguindanao (Panimbang sa Tarakuku Festival). Catch the ALIWAN Fiesta from April 11-13, 2013 at the CCP Complex. Photo by Jude Bautista.
#14 Brenalyn Cuevas of Kabuntalan Maguindanao (Panimbang sa Tarakuku Festival).
Her costume is called Binandusan nu Turakuko—Binandusan is the oldest textle in Tarakuko, the original name of Kabuntalan town. Which legends say was a young and brave snake. Binandusan is made of smooth and shiny cotton which represents the young beauty of the municipality. It is a combination of inaul or hand woven malong called Madiandi combined with the yllow morodress which represents royalty. The color combination stands for youth beauty, hope and power. She wears this headdress called Inusipan. The dress features a brass and gold neckline with accessories called Unsita, Tinibekan, Kandit and Patungan. The Original Siniban a gandi are used to symbolize the prosperous lives of Tarakuko.
#19 Shella May Las Piñas Kumarasammy of Mabinay Negros Oriental (Langub Festival). Catch the ALIWAN Fiesta from April 11-13, 2013 at the CCP Complex. Photo by Jude Bautista.
#19 Shella May Las Piñas Kumarasammy of Mabinay Negros Oriental (Langub Festival).
Shella dons a modern tribal inspired costume that depicts and shows the exotic side of a woman. The intricate emsemble features a midriff top made of earth toned patches, tribal print breastplate with golden and feathered embellishments. As adornment she wears a waist attached bead fringe, feathere bangles and elaborate golden long dripped fabric headpiece. A tru Pinay modern and emowered, celebrating life, culture norms and tradition of the Langub Festival. (from ALIWAN 2013 script).
#12 Joahnna Carla Luzuriaga Saad of Kabankalan City Negros Occidental (Kabankalan Festival). Catch the ALIWAN Fiesta from April 11-13, 2013 at the CCP Complex. Photo by Jude Bautista.
#4 Andrea Mae Lim of Catanauan Quezon (Boling-boling Festival) has the CCP façade in the background with the famous Manila sunset. Catch the ALIWAN Fiesta from April 11-13, 2013 at the CCP Complex. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Her Face Shines Through
Apples Aberin (Center) wears a design by Rhett Eala who created an original fashion ensemble inspired by FURNITALIA’s leather furniture. The fashion show/ exhibit was during the FURNitalia Pelle Leather ball at the Bonifacio Global City showroom 30th cor Rizal Drive. Photo by Jude Bautista
Written and photographed
By Jude Bautista
Apples Aberin (Center) wears a design by Rhett Eala who created an original fashion ensemble inspired by FURNITALIA’s leather furniture. The fashion show/ exhibit was during the FURNitalia Pelle Leather ball at the Bonifacio Global City showroom 30th cor Rizal Drive. Photo by Jude Bautista
Models wear a Rajo Laurel creation inspired by FURNITALIA’s leather furniture. The fashion show/ exhibit was during the FURNitalia Pelle Leather ball at the Bonifacio Global City showroom 30th cor Rizal Drive. Photo by Jude Bautista
Apples Aberin wears a design by Rhett Eala (left) who created an original fashion ensemble inspired by FURNITALIA’s leather furniture. The fashion show/ exhibit was during the FURNitalia Pelle Leather ball at the Bonifacio Global City showroom 30th cor Rizal Drive. Photo by Jude Bautista
Floral inspired lighting at FURNitalia Pelle Leather ball at the Bonifacio Global City showroom 30th cor Rizal Drive. Photo by Jude Bautista
from right: Apples Aberin, Digzy Umali, Best Dressed King and Queen Tim Yap and Tessa Prieto Valdes during the FURNitalia Pelle Leather ball at the Bonifacio Global City showroom 30th cor Rizal Drive. Photo by Jude Bautista
The best of modern Italian furniture design can be found in FURNitalia showroom at Bonifacio Global City, 30th cor Rizal Drive. Photo by Jude Bautista
The best of modern Italian furniture design can be found in FURNitalia showroom at Bonifacio Global City, 30th cor Rizal Drive. Photo by Jude Bautista
Apples Aberin wears a design by Rhett Eala who created an original fashion ensemble inspired by FURNITALIA’s leather furniture. The fashion show/ exhibit was during the FURNitalia Pelle Leather ball at the Bonifacio Global City showroom 30th cor Rizal Drive. Photo by Jude Bautista
The best of modern Italian furniture design can be found in FURNitalia showroom at Bonifacio Global City, 30th cor Rizal Drive. Photo by Jude Bautista
Wowowille’s Willie Revillame is flanked by supermodels from left: Tweetie de Leon and Apples Aberin. Photo was taken during the FURNitalia Pelle Leather ball at the Bonifacio Global City showroom 30th cor Rizal Drive. Photo by Jude Bautista
Apples Aberin wears a design by Rhett Eala who created an original fashion ensemble inspired by FURNITALIA’s leather furniture. The fashion show/ exhibit was during the FURNitalia Pelle Leather ball at the Bonifacio Global City showroom 30th cor Rizal Drive. Photo by Jude Bautista
Apples Aberin wears a design by Rhett Eala who created an original fashion ensemble inspired by FURNITALIA’s leather furniture. The fashion show/ exhibit was during the FURNitalia Pelle Leather ball at the Bonifacio Global City showroom 30th cor Rizal Drive. Photo by Jude Bautista
Passion and Judgment in Anna Karenina
Keira Knightley (Anna) and Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Count Vronsky) could not deny their burning desire. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
For My Angel, My Beloved, My Passion, My Delicate Rose,
Written by
Jude Bautista
Count Vronsky (Aaron Taylor-Johnson): Are you glad to see me alone? Anna Karenina (Keira Knightley): This must stop. You make me feel as if I was guilty of something. Vronsky: What do you want me to do? Anna: I want you to go to Moscow and beg Kitty to forgive you. Vronsky: No that’s not what you want. Moscow? You can do better than that. Tonight I refused a posting to Tashkent. I can change my mind and you’ll never see me again. Anna: If you have any thought for me you will give me back my peace. Vronsky: I have no peace to give. There is no peace for us, in misery our greatest happiness.
ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
ANNA KARENINA starring Keira Knightley and Jude Law is currently exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Ruth Wilson (Princess Betsy Tverskoy) Center in blue. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
There have been many adaptations of Leo Tolstoy’s novel put to screen, radio, TV, stage and even opera. Vivien Leigh was cast in 1948. Jacqueline Bisset and the late Christopher Reeve were in a TV movie version in 1985. Sophie Marceau and Sean Bean were in the 1997 version. Yes Sean Bean, who is known as Boromir in LORD OF THE RINGS and the reluctant king Eddard Stark in HBO’s GAME OF THRONES.
Keira Knightley is ANNA KARENINA, exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Kelly Macdonald who plays Anna Karenina’s sister in law is also in another HBO hit BOARDWALK EMPIRE. In that role she’s the one who has an adulterous affair while being married to mobster Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi).
Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Count Vronsky) sees Keira Knightley (Anna) for the first time on the train. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
The story of love, lust, scandal and societal judgment has fascinated audiences for decades. This version by director Joe Wright may be the most visually stunning among all of them. Recreating the grandeur of 19th century Russia was perhaps one of the big challenges in making the film. It has been nominated for 4 Oscars: Original Score, Cinematography, Production Design and Costume. The British Academy Film awards (BAFTA) has already given ANNA KARENINA the Best Costume award (Jacqueline Durran) while nominating it in similar categories and Most Outstanding British film as well.
The Russian nobility had servants to help them dress. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Anna’s son Oskar Mcnamara (Serhoza) has a mural of ships in his bedroom. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
The other categories that should’ve been added by award giving bodies were Best Direction and Best Editing. Wright was able to eloquently visualize the sensation of being in love especially in the extravagant ball scene.
The lavish ball where Keira Knightley (Anna) unintentionally upstaged Alicia Vikander (Kitty Scherbatsky). ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Anna (Keira Knightley) couldn’t take her eyes off Count Vronsky (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) but also did not want to be seen staring as she is already married to Karenin (Jude Law). She avoids his gaze turning away for a few seconds, when she looks back he’s gone. Suddenly she hears his voice behind her asking her to dance. The Waltz is hardly romantic with its formal movements, but the minimal physical contact and the person she was dancing with made it so thrilling. The hundreds of other pairs literally froze while Anna and the Count waltzed to the middle of the ballroom. Lights around them darkened and they were the only two people in the universe.
Keira Knightley (Anna) and Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Count Vronsky) are the only two people in the world when they dance the waltz. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
All the world’s a stage, Alicia Vikander (Kitty Scherbatsky) sits in her parlor. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Wright masterfully used a theater stage as a metaphor for his character’s lives. All the world is a stage, in this sense shows that society will eventually know of or judge people in a particular scene.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Count Vronsky) on horseback. Even a horse race is shot in the theater. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Apart from Cinematography, Editing also enhanced the sets and detail that showed the decadence of Russian aristocracy. The camera would dolly into a scene with an elaborate golden wall divider in the background and cut where the background ends. A servant would close a black door also with ornate golden relief ending a particular scene. Everything is so smooth and well thought out; sometimes you hardly notice the change in location or ‘transition’ until you’re already there.
Keira Knightley (Anna) plays with her niece in an ornate playhouse. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Spellbinding fireworks during (Ruth Wilson) Princess Betsy’s soiree. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
ANNA KARENINA reveals much more than just the joy, pain and tragedies of love. While showing the decadence of the aristocracy it also deals with the disparity between classes and the prejudices that existed. There’s a personal evolution in the characters as the story goes along that people go through in real life.
Could their lust turn to love? ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Alicia Vikander (Kitty Scherbatsky) out grew her aristocratic upbringing to realize what was truly important in life. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
The film illustrates how stratified and segregated Russian society was in the 19th century. It was a violation of decorum to have gypsies or any other race to stay in the same roof as an aristocrat. Kostya Levin’s (Domhnall Gleeson) brother Nikolai (David Wilmot) had kept an Indian woman, Masha (Tannishtha Chatterjee) as a companion who was taking care of him through his grave illness.
Alicia Vikander (Kitty Scherbatsky) who has lived a life of privilege chose to serve David Wilmot (Nikolai) in his last days. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
The young, blonde, princess-like Kitty (Alicia Vikander) went into Nikolai’s room to give him a sponge bath and saw the Indian companion. Kostya apologized to Kitty for having her there and insisted that she leave. Instead Kitty gave a towel to Masha and asked her to wash Nikolai together.
Alicia Vikander (Kitty Scherbatsky) nurses David Wilmot (Nikolai) with Tannishtha Chatterjee (Masha). ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Kitty had always been in the bosom of wealth and decadence, that frame of mind. Because of her own loss and pain, it made her grow as a person and learn what was truly important in life. Kostya is himself a landowner who worked with farmers. He had found peace in a simpler life that made him ask, “Is it living simply that I’m looking for?”
Although he is a landowner Domhnall Gleeson (Kostya Levin) was mocked by Russian nobility in Moscow for being too rural. He has found his peace in a simpler life. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Real Filipino-Italian Exchange in Moviemov
Actress Vanessa Gravina, The Godmother of Moviemov and Xian Lim. The Moviemov: Italian Film Fest rolled out the red carpet at the Ayala Museum and GB3 cinema. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Written and photographed
By Jude Bautista
Now on its second year the Moviemov film festival shows the growing cooperation between the Philippines and Italy. It ran from December 4-9, 2012 at Greenbelt 3. Italian actors flew in along with their films that screened in the fest: Andrea Bosca (Magnifica Presenza ), Salvatore Striano (Cesare Deve Morire- Caesar Must Die!), Alessio Gallo (L’Intervallo-The Interval) and Davide Iacopini (Diaz). Vanessa Gravina was touted as The Godmother of Moviemov by Artistic Director Senator Goffredo Bettini.
Piolo Pascual at the The Moviemov: Italian Film Fest. They rolled out the red carpet for the stars at the Ayala Museum and GB3 cinema. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Salvatore Striano (Cesare Deve Morire) gives Natl Artist for Literature Virgie Moreno a kiss. The Moviemov: Italian Film Fest rolled out the red carpet at the Ayala Museum and GB3 cinema. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Not to be out done Pinoy Heart throbs were also in attendance: Piolo Pascual, Maja Salvador, Matteo Guidicelli, Sam Milby, Xian Lim, Denise Laurel, Maricar Reyes, Kuya Manzano, Maxine Mamba of TV5’s ‘Moneydrop’, Tessa Prieto Valdes, Gwendolyn Ruais, Priscilla Meirelles, Ginger Conejero, Director Arnel Mardoquio, Fe Gingging Hyde and many more.
from left: Maricar Reyes, Gerald Anderson, Maja Salvador, Denise Laurel and Sam Milby. The Moviemov: Italian Film Fest rolled out the red carpet at the Ayala Museum and GB3 cinema. Photo by Jude Bautista.
FDCP Chair Briccio Santos and Moviemov Godmother Vanessa Gravina. The Moviemov: Italian Film Fest rolled out the red carpet at the Ayala Museum and GB3 cinema. Photo by Jude Bautista.
FDCP (Film Development Council of the Phil) Chairman Briccio Santos was able to talk about the exchange of films in his speech, “The festival features some of the best films in contemporary Italian cinema from Giuliano Montaldo’s emotionally chilling “The Entreprenuer” to the intimate adolescence felt in Leonardo di Costanzo’s “The Interval” and from Gutierrez Mangansakan II’s moving tragedy “Qiyamah” to the revolutionary “Deakda 70”, this festival promises the most engaging works by Italian and Filipino filmmakers today. And tonight we are graced by some of these fine filmmakers, actors and actresses from both shores.”
2nd from right: Senator Goffredo Bettini Moviemov Artistic Dir with Sheika actors from left: Perry Dizon, Arnel Mardoquio (director), Fe Gingging Hyde (actor/producer), and Natl Artist for Literature Virgie Moreno. The Moviemov: Italian Film Fest rolled out the red carpet at the Ayala Museum and GB3 cinema. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Sam Milby and Denise Laurel. The Moviemov: Italian Film Fest rolled out the red carpet at the Ayala Museum and GB3 cinema. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Italian Ambassador Luca Fornari said that the fest is not just for viewing but a learning experience where people exchange ideas, “If you’ve never heard of the Spaghetti Western this is the best opportunity to deepen your knowledge on that. For young filmmakers, it may start a new Filipino movie genre like Adobo Horror? In other words we want to show you not only nice Italian movies but also the way we Italians conceive cinema. Not just as a pleasure or entertainment but above all as another way to reflect on our time and our society.”
(Center) Italian Ambassador Luca Fornari (white tux) sitting on a fully restored Vespa PX150 with Vespa Club of the Philippines Members L-R Mark Laccay, 2012 Club President Dax Morfe, Patrick Pulumbarit, Cesar Dizon, 2012 Club P.R.O. Jason Tobillo. The Moviemov: Italian Film Fest rolled out the red carpet at the Ayala Museum and GB3 cinema. Photo by Jude Bautista.
from left: Andrea Bosca (Magnifica Presenza), PIA Cultural Officer Cristina Moricca and Davide Iacopini (Diaz). The Moviemov: Italian Film Fest rolled out the red carpet at the Ayala Museum and GB3 cinema. Photo by Jude Bautista.
The different genres help show a wider picture of Italian cinema. Fornari also explained the process for the Filipino selection, “That is why we’re screening both comedies and dramas. Some show the best of Italian regions. This year we also feature more Filipino filmmakers. The 5 films are a perfect mix or independent and commercial films for everyone to enjoy. Including the winner of the Filipino national film festival just held in Davao.”
There were so many stars Denise Laurel also took pics of her own from her i-phone. The Moviemov: Italian Film Fest rolled out the red carpet at the Ayala Museum and GB3 cinema. Photo by Jude Bautista.
from right: Cinemalaya Foundation Pres. Nes Jardin, Maricar Reyes and Sam Milby. The Moviemov: Italian Film Fest rolled out the red carpet at the Ayala Museum and GB3 cinema. Photo by Jude Bautista.
The educational component was also improved on for this year, “After the screening the students have the chance to interact with Italian and Filipino celebrities. I want to underline the master class for university students of Sergio Leone which will be conducted by Piera Detassis, the (former) artistic Director of the International Film Festival in Rome. There you will understand how niche low budget movies have become internationally famous.”
Sea Princess Tessa Prieto Valdes poses with a fully restored Vespa PX150. The Moviemov: Italian Film Fest rolled out the red carpet at the Ayala Museum and GB3 cinema. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Venice Film fest awardee Pepe Diokno (Engkwentro) and Line Producer Bianca Balbuena. The Moviemov: Italian Film Fest rolled out the red carpet at the Ayala Museum and GB3 cinema. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Italy has always been one of the strongest supporters of Filipino cinema. Fornari explains why, “The Filipinos today are facing a great booming of creativity in cinema as the recent awards in Venice film festival and various international fests have shown. We encourage the local film community to further deepen its analysis on the unique complexity and charm of Filipino culture and society. Now is the right time.”
Actor Kuya Manzano and Maxine Mamba of TV5’s ‘Moneydrop’. The Moviemov: Italian Film Fest rolled out the red carpet at the Ayala Museum and GB3 cinema. Photo by Jude Bautista.
from left: Star Magic Chairman Emeritus Johnny Manahan and Piolo Pascual beside a fully restored Vespa PX150. The Moviemov: Italian Film Fest rolled out the red carpet at the Ayala Museum and GB3 cinema. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Center: Salvatorre Striano (Cesare Deve Morire)- blue tie with ASIATICA Film Medial participants from left: Madeleine Nicolas, Judith Bueno, Carlo Obispo (1,2,3), Sheenly Gener, Max Celada (Pasahero) , Richard Legaspi (Manenaya) Seymour Barros Sanchez and Noel Taylo (Kwarto) . The Moviemov: Italian Film Fest rolled out the red carpet at the Ayala Museum and GB3 cinema. Photo by Jude Bautista
Exciting Xmas at RWM
#8 Jade Dy; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Written and photographed
By Jude Thaddeus L. Bautista
Heavenly bodies went down the ramp in a sizzling beach scene paving the way for GRAND FIESTA in Resort’s World Manila. The GRAND FIESTA is a six-week Christmas celebration featuring huge sales and countless events like: Von Trapp Family Concert (December 5), Christmas with Chris Botti (December 6), Pinoy Ultimate Jeepney (December 10 to 31) – Artists from all over the country pay tribute to the King of Philippine roads, Loyal RW Members with points can get to watch The Hobbit absolutely FREE (December 13), Grand Fashion Show Manila (December 13). Log on to the official Resort’s World Manila site for a complete calendar of events.
#8 Jade Dy; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
The Miss Resort’s World Pageant had one of the hottest swimsuit competitions. The biggest LCD screen in Southeast Asia, had the perfect background of a white sand beach and a lone palm tree with powder blue skies.
#8 Jade Dy; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: #6 Roxane Jesalva, #8 Jade Dy, #7 Michelle Gavagan and #5 Julian Flores; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
All candidates had swimsuit worthy figures, to say the least. #8 Jade Dy however, was able to use her ramp modeling experience to the hilt. At age 18 (she’s now 22) she was already modeling for the Fashion Watch Quartet at Makati Shang Rila Hotel. It’s the series where the best designers of the country show their collections from Lulu Tan Gan, Alex Bitong, James Reyes, Rhett Eala, , Patrice Diaz, Gian Romano , Cary Santiago, OJ Hofer, Avel Bacudio, Jojie Lloren , Rajo Laurel , Dennis Lustico, Ito Curata and Hindy Weber Tantoco.
#12 Zahara Soriano won Best Swimsuit. Candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
From left: #12 Zahara Soriano and #11 Jillean Orbina; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Partnering with Miss Resorts World 2012, the Fashion Council of Cebu designed both the swimwear and evening gowns of the candidates. They are: Hajji Godinez, Anthony Romoff, Vania Romoff, Arci Gayatin, OJ Hofer, Yvonne Quisumbing, Philip Tampus, Albert Arriba, Jun Escario, Cary Santiago and their Pesident Philip Y. Rodriguez. For the swimsuit competition there were 5 designers also from this group: Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. PRIMO sang Cant Take My Eyes during swimwear segment.
From left: #12 Zahara Soriano and #11 Jillean Orbina; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
From left: #12 Zahara Soriano and #11 Jillean Orbina; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
For the swimsuit competition it was # 12 Zahara Soriano who won the special award BEST in Swimwear. Other special award winners include–Best in Talent: #15 Jo Anne Dagohoy, Ms. Photogenic: #1 Karen Gallman, Darling of the Press: #5 Julian Flores, Social Media Fan Favorite: # 16 Ferina de Paz and Amazing Race Winner: # 7 Michelle Gavagan. No, Michelle Gavagan did not join the actual Amazing Race Phil currently on TV5. There is a special Amazing Race challenge where candidates had to go through the Marriot Hotel, The Remington, Genting Club completing various tasks with the fastest time. Michelle Gavagan who became 1st Runner Up over all won the Amazing Race challenge. Ferina de Paz earned the most votes from Miss Resort’s World Manila facebook fan page as Social Media fan favorite.
Borgy Manotoc was part of the prestigious panel of judges. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
from right: Ms Resort’s World 2012 Alexandra Salmeron and #15 Jo Anne Dagohoy (Best in Talent) ; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Alexandra Salmeron was crowned Miss Resort’s World 2012, needless to say she also looked great in a swimsuit. Followed by 1st Runner Up Michelle Gavagan (Amazing Race Winner), 2nd Runner Up Karen Gallman (Ms. Photogenic), 3rd Runner Up Jillean Orbina, 4th Runner Up Angeli Gomez.
From left: #4 Kaara Tan and #1 Karen Gallman ; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
from right: RWM VP of Casino Operations Hakan Dagtas, RWM Pres. Kingson Sian, 1st Runner Up Michelle Gavagan (Amazing Race Winner), Miss Resorts World 2012 Alexandra Salmeron, 2nd Runner Up Karen Gallman (Ms. Photogenic) and Scribble Works Prods Mng Dir. Tati Fortuna. The top 3 were given their Chanel bags from Milan Station along with getting Genting Star Tourism Academy Scholarships and Resort’s World Entertainment card with P25,000 load. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
The top 3 won the perfect vacation: Miss Resort’s World 2012 P500,000 in cash, 4 days 3 nights on Star Cruise’s Superstar Virgo, 1st Runner Up gets P300,000 in cash, 4 days 3 nights on Star Cruise’s Superstar Libra and 2nd Runner up gets P150,000 in cash, One night Cruise Experience in Star Cruise’s Star Pisces. Top 3 will be getting Genting Star Tourism Academy Scholarships, luxurious Chanel bags from Milan Station and Resort’s World Entertainment card with P25,000 load.
#1 Karen Gallman; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
King and I’s Bo Cerrudo serenade the crowd during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Practically all candidates got surprise bonus prizes: Top 5 will be getting an additional all expense paid trip to Resorts World Sentosa. Top 12 will get an all expense paid trip to Resorts World Genting. All candidates received a Resorts World Manila entertainment card with P 10,000 load. All contestants went to Hong Kong for Star Cruise shoot and got to see Hong Kong Disneyland. Everyone can go to Resort’s world and discover something that they’d enjoy doing especially this Christmas season. Log on to the official Resort’s World Manila site for complete list of special events.
#4 Kaara Tan ; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
EVENT Sponsors include: VISA, Resort’s World Sentosa, Resort’s World Genting, Star Cruises, Cathy Valencia Skin Care Center, Galderama, Cetaphil, Jing Monis Salon Velvet, STI
All candidates received a Resorts World Manila entertainment card with P10,000 load which they can use for shopping, REPUBLIQ and all establishments at the premiere leisure center in the city. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
#3 Gabrielle Runnstrom; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
PRIMO sang Cant Take My Eyes during swimwear segment in Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
From left: #18 Angeli Gomez #19 Phoebe Pataytay; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
From left: #10 Eleonor Valderrama, #9 Katarina Maria Casem Martinez; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
#2 Nina Ronda ; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Gentlemen of THE RAMP
The RAMP at CROSSINGS in Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Written and photographed
By Jude Bautista
Takes more than combat gear to make a man
Takes more than a license for a gun
Confront your enemies, avoid them when you can
A gentleman will walk but never run
–Sting
A male model strides across the ramp wearing a coat, an umbrella in hand. While shooting, a different soundtrack in my head starts: “Englishman in New York” by Sting. THE RAMP at Crossings, Daniel Hechter, DEBENHAMS even Marks and Spencer will do that to you even if it’s just clothes other men are wearing. Also Sting really IS set to invade our fair city on December 9, 2012. The venue was moved to SMART Araneta because of the previous venues’ policy on pine trees. It really does take more than combat gear to make a man. Sting takes a real stand for the environment.
Marks & Spencer at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Daniel Hechter at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Fortunately looking more gentlemanly this holiday season is a lot easier. Brands like Ben Sherman, Mossimo Dutti, ZARA, Debenhams, Topshop, Mango, Warehouse, Gap, K & Co, Mico Boutique, Celine, Celio, Onitsuka Tiger, Bauhaus, Nautica, Ben Sherman, Original Penguin, and Anthem all came together for a fashion show entitled Season of Opulence held at the Shangri La Plaza Grand Atrium last November 18.
Daniel Hechter at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Daniel Hechter has the classic jacket in greys and blue shirts. The cut and fit seems to be slimming and comfortable at the same time. For someone always on his feet like me, the more comfortable sneakers paired with them also in grey are ideal. Thank you to French Audio Visual Attaché Martin Makalintal who explained that the brand is pronounced as: heshtehh. Martin also took some commendable pictures of the fashion show.
Daniel Hechter at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
The RAMP at CROSSINGS in Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
THE RAMP at Crossings has more contrasty color palette with black jackets and white shirts. The cuts are more reminiscent of an Italian style. It’s not all about the suits however, there’s also the casual shirt with vest, which looks great for a date night. There are also the tan shimmering jackets, which reminds me of places like Monaco or some high end resort in the Mediterranean.
The RAMP at CROSSINGS in Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
ZARA at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
ZARA definitely caught my eye with strong 70’s influence but still very much up to date. The vibe is very Lenny Kravitz, a rock star known for his retro style. The green plaid suit with a bow tie seems like a misfit on paper. Seeing the model wear it with a fedora hat also in green plaid is just plain cool, everything works. This is also the same brand that had the model pair an umbrella with a dark pea coat.
ZARA at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Mossimo Dutti at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Hats are not the only interesting accessory, satchels can also be seen in several brands. In the comedy blockbuster The Hangover, Alan Garner is a special child who describes himself as a ‘stay at home son.’ He was able to justify the satchel to men across the world in a way high-end designers were not. Actor Zach Galifianakis uttered his famous line to Bradley Cooper, “It’s where I keep all my things. I get a lot of compliments on this. Plus it’s not a purse it’s a satchel. Indiana Jones wears one.”
Mossimo Dutti at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Ben Sherman at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Ben Sherman may have the most wearable clothes for Phil. weather, in spite of being a British brand. According to Wikipedia, founder Arthur Sugarman based the brand on what “1960s London based modern jazz fans were eagerly buying: the Oxford-cloth American button down shirt brands.” This was because they were worn by visiting American jazz artists (who later on became legends) like Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie and Oscar Peterson. To this day you can still see the 60’s shapes, colors and that ‘jazz’ influence in the current Ben Sherman collection.
Ben Sherman at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Celio* at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Interestingly enough Sting came from a punk and reggae based sound in his POLICE days. When he started his solo career in the late 80’s he also developed a very strong jazz influence, which he combined with hip-hop, electronica. Now I understand that line. When you look good in these clothes, “A gentleman will walk but never run.”
For inquiries, contact 633-7851 loc.113 or log on to http://www.shangrila-plaza.com. Add Shangri-La Plaza on Facebook: shangrilaplazaofficialfanpage.
Celio* at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
DEBENHAMS at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Bauhaus at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Bauhaus at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Tis the Season of Opulence
The RAMP at CROSSINGS in Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Photographed by
Jude Bautista
Premier lifestyle hub Shangri-La Plaza proved itself once more as one of the metro’s preferred style sources as it unveiled the hottest picks of the season with Season of Opulence, its 2012 Holiday Fashion Show.
GAP is modeled by (from left): Jessica Yang, Aya Abesamis and Jasmine Maierhofer at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
GAP at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Fashionistas capture the latest trends with tablets this year along with cellphones and digital cameras. Photo by Jude Bautista
Held at the lifestyle destination’s Grand Atrium, the highly anticipated fashion event offered Manila’s most discerning style setters a coveted preview of what to expect this holiday season from select top clothing brands; while also parading the impressive diversity of Shang’s merchandise mix.
Celio* at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Original Penguin at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Fashionistas capture the latest trends with tablets this year along with cellphones and digital cameras. Photo by Jude Bautista
Popular high street labels Marks & Spencer, Zara, Debenhams, Topshop, Mango, and Warehouse wowed audiences with noteworthy runway revelations that showcased key trends for the celebrated fashion season.
Celine at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Celine at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Premium brands Gap, K & Co, Mico Boutique, Celine, Celio, Daniel Hechter, Onitsuka Tiger, Massimo Dutti, Bauhaus, Nautica, Ben Sherman, Original Penguin, and Anthem likewise reigned on the catwalk, presenting their own distinct interpretations of how to stand out in style during the holidays.
The RAMP at CROSSINGS in Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Onitsuka Tiger at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Of course, also not to miss were laudable anthologies from Rustan’s Department Store and Crossings Department Store, turning some of the season’s most wanted looks into wearable creations fit for stylish urbanites to don during the much awaited iconic series of gatherings and special affairs the most wonderful time of year often brings.
Mico Boutique at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Mico Boutique at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Taking to the stage through Season of Opulence and its participating brands were two key style dictations for the Yuletide season. Dressy evening wear still remained in fashion’s Top 2 for holiday must-haves, with participating brands launching a dreamy parade of glamorous and luxurious pieces fit for stylish men and women.
TOP SHOP at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
WAREHOUSE at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Also proving to be worthy alternatives to special occasion pieces were sportswear-infused street wear, offering a different take on holiday dressing by ingeniously incorporating sporty elements into contemporary styles and masterfully conjuring eye-catching utilitarian pieces with their own unique fashion flavor –turning basics and wardrobe staples into occasion-ready ensembles.
BB Dakota Anthem at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Fashionistas capture the latest trends with tablets this year along with cellphones and digital cameras. Photo by Jude Bautista
BB Dakota Anthem at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Fashionistas capture the latest trends with tablets this year along with cellphones and digital cameras. Photo by Jude Bautista
Successfully peppering the runways with looks that take their cues from the global style scene, Season of Opulence was the perfect prelude to what mall goers and avid shoppers can look forward to from the Shang this holiday season.
For inquiries, contact 633-7851 loc.113 or log on to http://www.shangrila-plaza.com. Add Shangri-La Plaza on Facebook: shangrilaplazaofficialfanpage.
NAUTICA at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Fashionistas capture the latest trends with tablets this year along with cellphones and digital cameras. Photo by Jude Bautista
NAUTICA at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Celine at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Fashionistas capture the latest trends with tablets this year along with cellphones and digital cameras. Photo by Jude Bautista
The RAMP at CROSSINGS in Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Guestlist.ph Ranks REPUBLIQ as No.1
REPUBLIQ’s plush ambience attracts people to Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
Written and photographed
By Jude Bautista
Guestlist.ph founder and CEO Ron Baetiong recently got the nod to pitch to Silicon Valley execs through the ON3 Competition last July. His website allows users to choose the party they want and gain entrance through their mobile phones.
Tessa Prieto Valdes became a SMART Infinity endorser this year. She was partying at REPUBLIQ, Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: Guestlist.ph founder and CEO Ron Baetiong with Guestlist.ph co founder and COO Chris Fong at REPUBLIQ, Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
He believes that REPUBLIQ is the top dance club in the country, “REPUBLIQ is the best club because they bring in the best talent. They bring in topnotch talents like AVICI, the top 50 DJs in the world, LMFAO and Far East Movement. The Bassjackers is one of the up and coming DJ Duos.” The ambience and attention to detail is what has made REPUBLIQ and it’s home in Resort’s World a regular place for party people like Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Tim Yap.
Far East Movement performed at REPUBLIQ in Resorts World Manila. Members from left: J Splif (Jae Chong), Kev Nish (Kevin Nishima), Prohgress (James Roh), DJ Virman (Virman Coquia). Photo by Jude Bautista
Tessa Prieto Valdes with Tweebiz / Party Pilipinas Host Tim Yap at Café Republic in Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
The Bassjackers were also guest DJ’s for the launch sponsored by SMART last week announcing the partnership between Guestlist.ph and REPUBLIQ. The top club is now the first to use a new technology called eRSVP. Earlier this year, Tessa Prieto Valdes also became the official endorser of SMART Infinity.
DJ Marlon Flohr of Bassjackers pumps up the party at REPUBLIQ, Resort’s World Manila. Contributed Photo.
From right: SMART event officer Rizza Diaz, Guestlist.ph CEO and founder Ron Baetiong, SMART Buisness Dev Head and IdeaSpace Pres. Earl Valencia, Patty Valencia and Carla Marie Cainoy at REPUBLIQ, Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
SMART Communications has been one of the consistent partners for Guestlist.ph; “They’re basically supporting us not just on the sponsor side, since they know we can scale this they’ve been there for us. SMART has this program called IdeaSpace which is a start up funding incubator since they support us they want to help us out in giving business.”
REPUBLIQ’s plush ambience attracts people to Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
Sunday Inquirer Mag Publisher Leica Carpo shoots pics with a Canon IXUS at Café REPUBLIQ, Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
Guestlist.ph and eRSVP have a unique marketing advantage, “They also know in their events they throw tons of money in advertising. But there’s no recall. There’s no call to action. You spend 2 million in one night, but can you engage that 2 million after the event? Can you actually talk to them and text to them? How many came and can you reward them? With our app you can because there’s a scan. Everything is recorded online.”
With Top Designers from left: Sunday Inquirer Mag Publisher Leica Carpo, Ivarluski Aseron, Dennis Lustico, Tessa Prieto Valdes, Patrice Ramos Diaz and James Reyes at Café REPUBLIQ, Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
Guestlist.ph Co founder and COO Chris Fong explained, “The technology is a facebook app where you register to join Republiq’s party. It requires the user’s name, gender and mobile number. We will then send an alpha numeric code to the mobile number the user entered which becomes their VIP pass to skip the normal guest line.”
Tessa Prieto Valdes became a SMART Infinity endorser this year. She was partying at REPUBLIQ, Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: WILBROS Live Managing Dir Winston Llamas, Lactacyd Woman Team mates Bea Locsin, Amanda Carpo and WILBROS Live COO Glenn Llamas partying at REPUBLIQ, Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
Baetiong insists that there are also safeguards against minors getting in the club and identity theft, “At the end of the day you still have to show your ID. And your ID will show your birthdate. If you don’t look 18 sorry you can’t go in the club. The management has the right to refuse entry. It’s part of the system. We’ve covered all the bases”.
from left: “King and I” Director Freddie Santos and Tweetbiz / Party Pilipinas host Tim Yap at Café Republiq, Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
REPUBLIQ’s plush ambience attracts people to Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
According to him, the choice of partnering with REPUBLIQ was made easier with the fact that it was in Resort’s World Manila, “Resort’s World is all about the experience. I’m just talking as a frequent goer. They’re harnessing the experience of the visitor. They have all the entertainment methods you can think of. You’ve got shopping, you’ve got casinos, you got a club, you got a bar, great food everywhere.”
REPUBLIQ’s plush ambience attracts people to Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: Tessa Prieto Valdes, Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho at Café Republiq, Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
The venue is perfect for tourists but you don’t have to be from out of town to stay there, “Plus if you stay in for too long they have hotels. You don’t have to go anywhere else. You got too drunk? You know what just get a room.”
Tweetbiz / Party Pilipinas host Tim Yap rips the ledge at REPUBLIQ, Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
JR Isaac shoots buddies w his cell at REPUBLIQ, Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
There is a range of hotels at Resort’s World that allows for different budgets. It starts from Maxim, which is known for luxurious suites to Marriot, which is targeted for the business traveler. Then there is the brand spanking new Remington, which gives great value for money.
from left: Rachel Alejandro, Tessa Prieto Valdes and Tim Yap at REPUBLIQ, Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
Sea Princess with PSY (lookalike) no they were not doing the Gangnam style. They were partying at REPUBLIQ, Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
Interaksyon website reported that the ON3 competition “began in the Philippines in 2011 with an aim to provide a venue where people can work together and collaborate across different kinds of technology projects.”
Amanda Carpo and Dennis Valdes at REPUBLIQ, Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: Tessa Prieto Valdes, Tweetbiz / Party Pilipinas host Tim Yap, Joey Mead King and Caludine Trillo partying at REPUBLIQ, Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
Two new technology incubation firms support the competition: Kickstart Ventures and IdeaSpace Foundation. The Science and Technology Advisory Council –Silicon Valley (STAC-SV), organized the ON3 to help foster innovation and economic development in the Phil.
The incredible energy at REPUBLIQ’s dance floor attracts people to Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
Guestlist.ph, eRSVP and REPUBLIQ altogether is an example of how technology develops to show the world the best of Filipino hospitality, “If there’s something that Filipinos love to do it’s celebrate and party. It’s in our DNA. Work is hard, partying should be easy.”
Tessa Prieto Valdes became a SMART Infinity endorser this year. She was partying at REPUBLIQ, Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
KARDA-SHANG!
Hollywood Tv reality Stars: Rob Kardashian and Kylie Jenner at the HUMAN press con held in Makati Shangri La Hotel, Oct. 26, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Written and photographed
By Jude Bautista
Hollywood TV reality stars Rob Kardashian and Kylie Jenner were at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel for their press launch for HUMAN last October 26, 2012. The two were chosen as brand ambassadors for the jeans line. They also walked the ramp for the HUMAN segment in Philippine Fashion Week.
Kylie Jenner liked her official residence so much she tweeted a photo from the view of her Shangri-La Hotel room. She also captioned the photo, “home for the next few days.” http://kendallandkylie.celebuzz.com/home-for-the-next-few-days-10-2012
View from Kylie Jenner’s Makati Shangri La Hotel room which she tweeted.
“Keeping Up With the Kardashians” is one of the more popular reality shows being aired in 150 countries across the world. Kylie Jenner is the youngest of their family at 15 years old Rob is 25.
Their mom Kris was married 1978 to lawyer Robert Kardashian they later got divorced on 1990. Older sisters Kim, Khloe, Kourtney and bother Robert were from Kris’ first husband who passed away in 2003. Kris remarried in 1991 to Olympian Bruce Jenner and had Kendall and Kylie.
Kylie Jenner at the HUMAN press con held in Makati Shangri La Hotel, Oct. 26, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Both Kylie and Rob were asked about their fame and are excited with the prospects of endorsing HUMAN, “I would never have expected this. 5 years ago and now we’re here and it’s a really amazing experience. When we got the offer to come here, I jumped right on it. I was like YES!”
Rob has a strong Pinoy connection, “I have a lot of Filipino friends in L.A. and its pretty amazing to be here. We’re helping out HUMAN Jean and endorsing this company its pretty cool.”
Rob Kardashian at the HUMAN press con held in Makati Shangri La Hotel, Oct. 26, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista.
The media was also curious as to why they thought the show was so popular. Rob said, “I just feel like we’re a very relatable family. We’re very real. We’re very honest, open. We don’t regret anything we do on or off camera. We’re just ourselves. That’s why we’ve been around for so long and people just relate to us. We’re a normal real family.”
Each of the six siblings now have their own admirers according to Kylie, “What I’ve noticed also is that people have favorites. My sister Khloe is a lot of people’s favorite. Other people relate to Kim others to Kourtney or my sister and I who are younger. People just relate we don’t hold back. We’re comfortable with the crew because we’ve known them for 5 years going on 6 years now. That’s why we’re so comfortable.”
Rob was also pleasantly surprised with how fashionable Filipinos are, “Obviously the fashion world is crazy here. Definitely fashion forward here.”
from left: Su Yen Corp. Chairman Ben Chan, Spot.ph EIC Myrza Sison, Bench Architect Miguel Pastor and Phil Star Columnist Philip Cu-Unjieng. Photo taken at the Rob Kardashian / Kylie Jenner HUMAN press con held in Makati Shangri La Hotel, Oct. 26, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista.
His involvement with fashion has deepened with his own brands, “I started my own sock line (with Arthur George). And I’m also working with Neiman Marcus everywhere. I’m also working with my own clothing line right now. I’m opening up a few of my own clothing stores in the U .S. and London. It’s pretty cool. It feels like we’re all getting into the fashion world right now.”
For Rob HUMAN came at a great time. His sisters are known to be admirers of high end fashion brands. And while he appreciates the quality of more expensive items he saw his own opportunity, “Obviously they’re not affordable for everybody. And I don’t agree with that. So I’m creating something I feel like HUMAN is exactly the same.”
Events 100 Mkt Mgr Lejandra Matias with Su Yen Corp. Chairman Ben Chan. Photo taken at the Rob Kardashian / Kylie Jenner HUMAN press con held in Makati Shangri La Hotel, Oct. 26, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Rob and Kylie fit very well with the Human DNA: young and stylish. At such a young age, they already gained fame. This is not just for their family name but also because of their own individuality especially when it comes to style, a value the brand is also known for.
For their launch, Human channels the fashion sense of the Japanese pop culture. Expect a lot of colors, a lot of layers, and a lot of texture when it comes to the fashion, the experience and the overall feel of the show. On the contrary, Human Black will have a mix of black and white optical-lined backdrop during its segment. Set at the Mall of Asia Atrium, the venue will have the J-pop feel with colorful blocks, lighting and props to fill the stage. Other than this, the two will be the newest endorsers for Human genes.
Hollywood TV reality Stars: Rob Kardashian and Kylie Jenner at the HUMAN press con held in Makati Shangri La Hotel, Oct. 26, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Don’t Leave My Dreams
Sunday Inquirer Magazine Publisher Leica Carpo recently hosted “Women In Love” Photo exhibit series by Pond’s Gold Radiance. The photo exhibit also had a Limited Edition VESPA LX 150 IE worth P350,000 for auction until February 14, 2012 at Rockwell Power plant mall. Proceeds will go to Sendong victims through the efforts of Phil. Red Cross Mkti / Gifts & Graces. Both the Vespa and the photo exhibit of Women In Love are on display until Feb 14. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Written and photographed
By Jude Thaddeus L. Bautista
Sponsors include: Canon, Pond’s Gold Radiance, Power plant Mall, Vespa, Phil. Daily Inquirer, Jamba Juice, McDonalds, National Bookstore, SM Accessories and Swatch.
Sunday Inquirer Magazine Publisher Leica Carpo recently hosted “Women In Love” Photo exhibit series by Pond’s Gold Radiance. The photo exhibit also had a Limited Edition VESPA LX 150 IE worth P350,000 for auction until February 14, 2012 at Rockwell Power plant mall. Proceeds will go to Sendong victims through the efforts of Phil. Red Cross Mkti / Gifts & Graces. Both the Vespa and the photo exhibit of Women In Love are on display until Feb 14. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Sunday Inquirer Magazine Publisher Leica Carpo recently hosted “Women In Love” Photo exhibit series by Pond’s Gold Radiance. The photo exhibit also had a Limited Edition VESPA LX 150 IE worth P350,000 for auction until February 14, 2012 at Rockwell Power plant mall. Proceeds will go to Sendong victims through the efforts of Phil. Red Cross Mkti / Gifts & Graces. Both the Vespa and the photo exhibit of Women In Love are on display until Feb 14. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Sunday Inquirer Magazine Publisher Leica Carpo recently hosted “Women In Love” Photo exhibit series by Pond’s Gold Radiance. The photo exhibit also had a Limited Edition VESPA LX 150 IE worth P350,000 for auction until February 14, 2012 at Rockwell Power plant mall. Proceeds will go to Sendong victims through the efforts of Phil. Red Cross Mkti / Gifts & Graces. Both the Vespa and the photo exhibit of Women In Love are on display until Feb 14. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Being Marina Benipayo
Marina Benipayo becomes the dress she inhabits like an actress in a role. She wore the finale in Michael Cinco’s show for the benefit of Red Cross at Makati Shangri La Ball room last October 16, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Written and photographed
By Jude Thaddeus L. Bautista
The moment she walks in all eyes are on her. Marina Benipayo isn’t a model walking down the ramp, she’s a bride made flesh from the fertile mind of the designer. In this case it is Michael Cinco. She walks slowly, almost floating. She takes the time to look at different directions. When she makes eye contact, it feels like she’s looking at you, knowing you, through you.
Marina Benipayo becomes the dress she inhabits like an actress in a role. She wore the finale in Michael Cinco’s show for the benefit of Red Cross at Makati Shangri La Ball room last October 16, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Marina Benipayo becomes the dress she inhabits like an actress in a role. She wore the finale in Michael Cinco’s show for the benefit of Red Cross at Makati Shangri La Ball room last October 16, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
At the end of the ramp she leans back almost like a dancer. But instead of moving at a dizzying speed, she allows us all to soak it all in, seeing the dress, the details, the ruffles, and the shapes. Marina becomes the personification of the dress. She uses her hands to highlight her face and frame her torso towering the long bridal train.
Marina Benipayo becomes the dress she inhabits like an actress in a role. She wore the finale in Michael Cinco’s show for the benefit of Red Cross at Makati Shangri La Ball room last October 16, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Marina Benipayo becomes the dress she inhabits like an actress in a role. She wore the finale in Michael Cinco’s show for the benefit of Red Cross at Makati Shangri La Ball room last October 16, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
In a rare interview with Michael Cinco, he concedes that Marina was the only one who could pull off the finale. Without the interview I already knew that Marina Benipayo is definitely a peerless model elevating her craft to an ever higher level. She is also a PDI columnist, PLDT endorser and one of the leading members of the PMAP (Professional Models Association of the Phil.). Everything came together at the plush Rizal ball room of Makati Shangri-La. The crowd was mesmerized with the creations of Cinco personified by Marina Benipayo.
Marina Benipayo becomes the dress she inhabits like an actress in a role. She wore the finale in Michael Cinco’s show for the benefit of Red Cross at Makati Shangri La Ball room last October 16, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Patrice’ Sporty Innovation at FWQ
Model Grendel Alvarado wears a Patrice Ramos Diaz with accessories by designer Joyce Oreña. Photo was taken during Fashion Watch Quartet at the Lobby Lounge of Makati Shang Rila Hotel last September 22, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Written and photographed
By Jude Bautista
Patrice Ramos-Diaz showed her innovative streak when she used materials like dry fit and lycra for extremely feminine evening wear. Both materials are used for sportswear ranging from Azkals’ uniforms to running shorts even swim wear. The result is stylish dresses that allow women to move and work reflecting their active lifestyles.
Models sport designs by Patrice Ramos Diaz and Joyce Oreña (accessories) while wearing sneakers. Photo was taken during Fashion Watch Quartet at the Lobby Lounge of Makati Shang Rila Hotel last September 22, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
center (in black dress) Patrice Ramos Diaz and accessory designer Joyce Oreña (in grey). I like Ria Bolivar’s bright smile (in lime green beside Patrice). Photo was taken during Fashion Watch Quartet at the Lobby Lounge of Makati Shang Rila Hotel last September 22, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Patrice showed her collection at the Fashion Watch Quartet series at the Lobby Lounge Makati Shang Rila last September 22, 2011. Fashion fanatics can get a preview of the best Filipino designer’s works by attending high tea for P810 every Thursday from 3-6pm. This year’s series began last April 14 and will run until November. The companies involved have shown their support for Filipino designers: Makati Shang Rila, Metro Pacific Investments and BMW. Media partners include: The Phil Star, Star World, Preview and Stylebible.ph.
Models sport designs by Patrice Ramos Diaz and Joyce Oreña (accessories) while wearing sneakers. Photo was taken during Fashion Watch Quartet at the Lobby Lounge of Makati Shang Rila Hotel last September 22, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Models sport designs by Patrice Ramos Diaz and Joyce Oreña (accessories) while wearing sneakers. Photo was taken during Fashion Watch Quartet at the Lobby Lounge of Makati Shang Rila Hotel last September 22, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Although the materials are usually made for sports, her collection isn’t. She said, “A lot of the pieces take off from T-shirts with a play on the silhouette, made into more stylish pieces. They’re actually leisure wear for active women like me.”
Ces Drilon couldn’t resist shooting a few pics with her cell. She’s lending support to her talented sister, accessories designer Joyce Oreña who created her own brand “Jo”. Photo was taken during Fashion Watch Quartet at the Lobby Lounge of Makati Shang Rila Hotel last September 22, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Models sport designs by Patrice Ramos Diaz and Joyce Oreña (accessories) while wearing sneakers. Photo was taken during Fashion Watch Quartet at the Lobby Lounge of Makati Shang Rila Hotel last September 22, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Models sport designs by Patrice Ramos Diaz and Joyce Oreña (accessories) while wearing sneakers. Photo was taken during Fashion Watch Quartet at the Lobby Lounge of Makati Shang Rila Hotel last September 22, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
In order to bring out the best in the fabrics she used different techniques, “All the materials are dry fit including the more elegant pieces. So it was experimentation on the material trying to push it in a different direction. Normally the material is used for sportswear. Using a very casual material like dry fit I played with draping. The silhouettes were slouchy because I wanted a relaxed feel. If you noticed the range of the material can go from very casual all the way to very elegant evening wear. That’s my attempt in trying to offer something fresh and something new.”
Models sport designs by Patrice Ramos Diaz and Joyce Oreña (accessories) while wearing sneakers. Photo was taken during Fashion Watch Quartet at the Lobby Lounge of Makati Shang Rila Hotel last September 22, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Ladies in sneakers: from left designer Patrice Ramos Diaz with accessories designer Joyce Oreña. Photo was taken during Fashion Watch Quartet at the Lobby Lounge of Makati Shang Rila Hotel last September 22, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
For this collection Patrice collaborated with Joyce Oreña for the accessories. Patrice relates, “When I tell Joyce, ‘this is what I want to make, this is what I have in mind’ she comes up with something that is the perfect color, the perfect mix, the perfect treatment and materials. In fact for this one we were just communicating through text or phone calls. By the time we met. She had her accessories and I had my clothes, everything matched.”
I surprised designer, musician Kate Torralba using her Canon G12. Photo was taken during Fashion Watch Quartet at the Lobby Lounge of Makati Shang Rila Hotel last September 22, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Model Owen Rebosano wears a Patrice Ramos Diaz with accessories by designer Joyce Oreña. Photo was taken during Fashion Watch Quartet at the Lobby Lounge of Makati Shang Rila Hotel last September 22, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
A model sport designs by Patrice Ramos Diaz and Joyce Oreña (accessories). Photo was taken during Fashion Watch Quartet at the Lobby Lounge of Makati Shang Rila Hotel last September 22, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Patrice also explained that the dresses can be worn with sneakers or heels. There’s a certain amount of versatility. Tretorns and Melissa were worn by models for the show. “I wanted something dressy but not too dressy. Something that looks fashionable in terms of shape and style. But I didn’t want it to look like the red carpet type shoes. With this collection it’s not your usual type of clothes. It was very difficult to find the right shoe. When Melissa emailed me the style, everything was perfect too.”
Model Ria Bolivar wears a Patrice Ramos Diaz creation in the finale that accessories designer Joyce Oreña also wore to the Fashion Ball. Photo was taken during Fashion Watch Quartet at the Lobby Lounge of Makati Shang Rila Hotel last September 22, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Model Ria Bolivar wears a Patrice Ramos Diaz creation in the finale that accessories designer Joyce Oreña also wore to the Fashion Ball. Photo was taken during Fashion Watch Quartet at the Lobby Lounge of Makati Shang Rila Hotel last September 22, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
far right: (in black dress) Patrice Ramos Diaz and accessory designer Joyce Oreña (in grey). Ria Bolivar is in lime green beside Patrice. Photo was taken during Fashion Watch Quartet at the Lobby Lounge of Makati Shang Rila Hotel last September 22, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Producers of Fashion Watch Quartet have gotten the best people which include Patrick Rosas for Hair and make up, Grace Molina as Project Coordinator and Director and Inno Sotto as Creative Director. Patrice added, “Fashion Watch Quartet is a very good platform to show the market what you’re into, what you’re creating for the season. Clients come because it’s High Tea. And it’s actually a good venue to sell your collections.” FWQ will also stage special shows as several internationally known ASEAN designers will be flown in to display their collections to the Filipino public.
Model Ria Bolivar wears a Patrice Ramos Diaz creation in the finale that accessories designer Joyce Oreña also wore to the Fashion Ball. Photo was taken during Fashion Watch Quartet at the Lobby Lounge of Makati Shang Rila Hotel last September 22, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: Jo Anne Mira, Joyce Oreña, Dr. Rajesh Vyas Regional Medical officer and Medical Attaché of the U.S. Embassy, ABS CBN broadcaster Ces Oreña-Drilon, Kshama Vyas and Anthony Mira Attaché, U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security. Photo was taken during Fashion Watch Quartet at the Lobby Lounge of Makati Shang Rila Hotel last September 22, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Even Hotter Now: Myrza, Apples and Tweetie
The storied photo by Raymund Isaac of models from left: counter clockwise Apples Aberin, Annette Coronel, Alta Tan, Myrza Sison, Izza Gonzales Agana and center Tweetie de Leon–Gonzalez. Tweetie is now the host of Project Runway Season 3. The show is currently auditioning designers for season 3 click on pic for link to etc.com.ph for details.
Photo by
Raymund Isaac
Written by
Jude Thaddeus L. Bautista
I’m a fan of photographers and their work especially those whom I’ve admired for some time now. Myrza Sison Spot.ph Editor-In-Chief generously posted a photo by Raymund Isaac and her batch of models from way back. Sorry Myrza I could not resist downloading it and posting it here. I happen to love such photos especially because they show how people change. Cesar Hernando’s photo of Cinemalaya competition director Laurice Guillen and Gov. Vilma was for me very educational.
From last year’s Project Runway season 2 launch judges Rajo Laurel and Apples Aberin. The show is currently auditioning designers for season 3 click on pic for link to etc.com.ph for details. Photo by Jude Bautista
Interestingly enough, the young models in Isaac’s photo all seem to be even hotter now than before. Among them is Apples Aberin Global PR Manager for UNILIVER’s Ponds facial cream and judge at Project Runway Season 3. The new host for Project Runway also in the photo is Tweetie De Leon-Gonzalez. Project Runway is auditioning for designers now click on link for details.
This is the magnetic Tweetie De Leon Gonzalez during the successful Kylie Minogue concert also sponsored by PONDS at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Tweetie is now the host of Project Runway Season 3. The show is currently auditioning designers for season 3 click on pic for link to etc.com.ph for details. Photo by Jude Bautista
Raymund Isaac’s work also figured prominently in “Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank.” He photographed the life size portraits in Eugene Domingo’s ultra modern mansion. Too bad I don’t have copies of those. They are truly glamorous AND funny because of the scene with the film makers waiting to meet Uge for the first time. Thank you Mr. Isaac for the photo, thank you Myrza for sharing, thank you facebook! I’ll keep the photo close to my heart!
From right: Winston Llamas of WILBROS Live with the magnetic Tweetie De Leon Gonzalez during the successful Kylie Minogue concert also sponsored by PONDS at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Tweetie is now the host of Project Runway Season 3. The show is currently auditioning designers for season 3 click on pic for link to etc.com.ph for details. Photo by Jude Bautista
Gayatin’s Feminine Fabrics at FWQ
An Arcy Gayatin creation during Fashion Watch Quartet held at the Lobby Lounge of Shang Rila Makati last May 26, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Written and photographed
By Jude Bautista
Splashes of yellow or aqua blue are on unique patterns. They flow on the female form naturally. Thin materials are overlaid on other fabrics creating sheen and an interesting texture. Arcy Gayatin was moved by the fabrics that she discovered. She went beyond this by creating newer patterns by deconstructing tweed and other materials.
An Arcy Gayatin creation during Fashion Watch Quartet held at the Lobby Lounge of Shang Rila Makati last May 26, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Gayatin featured her most recent collection at the Fashion Watch Quartet held at the Lobby Lounge of Shang Rila Hotel Makati last May 26, 2011. Fashion fanatics can get a preview of the best Filipino designer’s works by attending high tea for P810 every Thursday from 3-6pm. This year’s series began last April 14 and will run until June 23.
An Arcy Gayatin creation during Fashion Watch Quartet held at the Lobby Lounge of Shang Rila Makati last May 26, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista. The model is Ria Bolivar.
Arcy Gayatin (in striped skirt holding flowers) during Fashion Watch Quartet held at the Lobby Lounge of Shang Rila Makati last May 26, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Gayatin described her experience, “It’s an honor to be invited to Fashion Watch. I did Fashion Watch before. In fact I was part of the first Fashion Watch with the late Richard Tan. Actually it opened a lot of doors for me. That’s why I can’t say ‘no’ when I was invited again. It also gives you the freedom to create. When designers present a collection they don’t think of the clientele, just what they think is good. Unlike with made to order you design for a particular client.” The companies involved have shown their support for Filipino designers: Olay is presenter of Fashion Watch in cooperation with Metro Pacific Investments and BMW. Media partners include: The Phil Star, Star World, Preview and Stylebible.ph
An Arcy Gayatin creation during Fashion Watch Quartet held at the Lobby Lounge of Shang Rila Makati last May 26, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
It takes a woman to know what she wants to wear and look. Arcy concedes to having simplicity and comfort in her designs. “Yes it’s not complicated. That’s the advantage of women designers because we know what’s good for us. You have to mind the portion and the balance of what a woman should wear.” The result, dresses that flow and hang comfortably in a flattering manner.
The Arcy Gayatin collection during Fashion Watch Quartet held at the Lobby Lounge of Shang Rila Makati last May 26, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
An Arcy Gayatin creation during Fashion Watch Quartet held at the Lobby Lounge of Shang Rila Makati last May 26, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Fabrics also play an important role in inspiring her. “Jersey, leather, chiffon and tweed, it’s really about fabrication and textures that’s what my collection is really all about. I like contrasting elements marriage of opposites. I especially like doing a lot of fabrication using tweed. I discovered a lot of textures out of tweed by tweaking threads out of it. Then the different patterns also came out.”
An Arcy Gayatin creation during Fashion Watch Quartet held at the Lobby Lounge of Shang Rila Makati last May 26, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
She also explains the combination of thin materials over a darker layer, “The flowers were not hand painted they were another fabric, silk on leather. The yellow was a lining it became a see through thing but the pattern is there. That’s what I meant when I said contrasting elements, the yin and yang, male and female.”
An Arcy Gayatin creation during Fashion Watch Quartet held at the Lobby Lounge of Shang Rila Makati last May 26, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Her clothes definitely have the sophistication for a wider market, “I’d like to think that my clothes can be international. I can see them in 5th avenue or Park avenue New York, maybe even Paris.” Prospective Filipino and international clients can contact this very talented Cebu based designer via her website at www.arcygayatin.com.
From left: designer Arcy Gayatin and Lulu Tan Gan during Fashion Watch Quartet held at the Lobby Lounge of Shang Rila Makati last May 26, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista
Apples, Tweetie and Marina
Apples Aberin in white from a video of designer Louie Mamengo. Apples had this innocence about her mixed in with intensity especially with the way she looked into the camera.
Written by
Jude Bautista
Getting in the Louie Mamengo show was chaotic hundreds of people were waiting in line. Even press, some production people had a hard time getting in. But when Anne Curtis was at the entrance the crowd nearly forced itself through the door. There was a huge buzz on the Finale show for L’Oreal and Philippine Fashion week last Sunday, May 16, 2011. The real story is the touching tribute made by Joey Espino for his mentor and friend Louie Mamengo via the fashion show (which I will post and write about soon).
Apples Aberin from a video of designer Louie Mamengo. Apples had this innocence about her mixed in with intensity especially with the way she looked into the camera.
Before the function room at the SMX Convention Centerwas even half full, old videos of Louie Mamengo’s fashion shows were screened. Even though the video quality was poor I found myself and most of the crowd being absorbed by the footage. They were very elaborate fashion shows with huge productions. The models seemed larger than life. It was the era of supermodels where they commanded salaries and even the fame of the biggest movie stars.
Apples Aberin at the 2008 Fashion watch Quartet series at Shang Rila Makati. Photo by Jude Bautista
I was elated to see Apples Aberin, Tweetie De Leon and Marina Benipayo. I wasn’t as sure about Melanie Marquez (if it was her). The videos were very early in their careers and you could see how they captured the imagination of the public. I was able to shoot those three models in fashion and TV shows, fairly recently. So I was more familiar with their work. Melanie definitely falls into that very exclusive category.
Tweetie De Leon from a video of designer Louie Mamengo.
Apples had this innocence about her mixed in with intensity especially with the way she looked into the camera. Nowadays she seems more relaxed and tends to smile more often. Apples has evolved delving into a number of fields apart from modeling. She has become a fashion columnist, editor in chief of a glossy magazine and even a regular judge for Project Runway Philippines.
Tweetie De Leon Gonzalez is both wholesome and sexy. All the products she endorses do so well because of her wide appeal. Photo by Jude Bautista
Tweetie De Leon was very doll faced. There’s more sexiness to her now than before. She became the wet dream of many fans when she went into TV and movie roles. ‘Ok Ka Fairy Ko’ was one of her shows that rated no.1 for many years. Many multinational corporations have sought the face and wholesome image of Tweetie for their brand’s such as Nestle’s Milo. Most recently she endorsed Pond’s Gold Radiance in a huge campaign. She was also co editor in chief with Apples in a glossy magazine. Tweetie has also become an entrepreneur by starting her own jewelry lines: Ice Crystals and TdLG.
Marina Benipayo from a video of designer Louie Mamengo.
Marina Benipayo was always up to the task with the concept of the fashion show even then. She exhibited dance moves in a fast paced theme. And most recently also in Fashion Watch days before Louie Mamengo, Marina modeled for Chris Diaz where she was the star model. She had a light beard as part of the concept and yet her femininity shone through. Her subtle movements were able to deliver a story. She is also a columnist / contributor for Phil. Daily Inquirer in the parenting section. Her PLDT iDD TV commercial plays on this with her as mom. In it, she misinterprets her daughter’s facebook status and raises hell through a phone call.
Marina modeled for Chris Diaz and Gerry Katigbak days before the Louie Mamengo / L' Oreal finale. She's wearing a Gerry Katigbak creation in this pic. Photo by Jude Bautista
The similarity between Apples, Tweetie and Marina is that they are undoubtedly even more attractive now than earlier in their careers. There’s more sophistication, strength of character and at the same time a greater ease with who they are as women. The smiles are frequent and more sincere. There seems to be a worldwide trend in getting endorsers from the supermodel era like Claudia Schiffer and Mila Jovovich in L’Oreal’s Revitalift campaign. No wonder we see a lot more of Apples, Tweetie and Marina on magazine covers, billboards and ads.
The music took me back, F.R. David’s ‘Sahara Nights’, Eurythmics’ ‘Sweet Dreams’, Black Box ‘Strike it Up’ and Manhattan Transfer’s ‘Women In Love’ These were songs I listened too on vinyl and even the younger crowd who had never heard of these older songs appreciated them and was impressed with the production value of fashion shows then. The Dawn was the number one Pinoy rock band at around the same time. The coverage of their 25th anniversary concert in Eastwood will be posted here soon too. Joey Espino chose Bruno Mars’ ‘Just the Way You Are’ for Mamengo’s 2011 Philippine Fashion Watch collection. I can’t wait to see the show aired on tv or on video.
The King is a Captivating Lady
Chris Diaz is not just a creative designer but had a complete and brilliant concept for his show. The model shown here is Marina Benipayo. She is almost unrecognizable from her PLDT iDD TVC, where she’s the mom. Photo by Jude Bautista
For My Angel, you rule my life.
Written and photographed
By Jude Thaddeus L. Bautista
The figure stood in the darkness, the passageway a throne. Chain mail adorns her head. Thin whiskers form on the upper lip and chin. Yet her grace, her piercing, loving grace cannot be anything but womanly.
Chris Diaz is not just a creative designer but had a complete and brilliant concept for his show. The model shown here is Marina Benipayo. She is almost unrecognizable from her PLDT iDD TVC, where she’s the mom. Photo by Jude Bautista
Her steps seem to float almost gliding. Her robe is majestic, shimmering, glittering gold. It shines even through the darkness. On her left hand is an iron gauntlet with which she rules. We look at her transfixed, mesmerized with her every move. Those that have come before her were subjects.
Chris Diaz is not just a creative designer but had a complete and brilliant concept for his show. The model shown here is Marina Benipayo. She is almost unrecognizable from her PLDT iDD TVC, where she’s the mom. Photo by Jude Bautista
The greatest knight is the king. Although she has an iron fist we submit to her rule willingly. She commands us with her beauty. Men crave for her, women want to be her. The conquest she seeks is not of distant lands or kingdoms but of our hearts.
Chris Diaz is not just a creative designer but had a complete and brilliant concept for his show. The model shown here is Marina Benipayo. She is almost unrecognizable from her PLDT iDD TVC, where she’s the mom. Photo by Jude Bautista
She is Joan of Arc made king, where virtue and courage are the rightful heirs to lead a kingdom.
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Arnold Galang, Chris Diaz and Gerry Katigbak, theirs was the last show of the day for Fashion Watch Holiday Collection last May 10, 2011. (The series will run until Sunday May 15 at the SMX convention center stating 1pm) The three designers have distinguished themselves in their storied careers. Katigbak may be the most known of the three and has used a lot of native materials and interesting designs of the barong.
Chris Diaz set himself apart with a very unique presentation of his designs especially in the end with star model Marina Benipayo. Most people may only knowMarinain her famous TV commercial that’s currently being aired: PLDT iDD. But she has been one of the busier ramp models since before. For Diaz show she came out with a light beard and the medieval themed design. Her performance was almost like a play but very subdued. Only a model of her caliber would have been able to pull it off.
As someone who was just trying to shoot with three dozen other paparazzis in photographer’s row, deciphering or even appreciating the concept was the last thing in my mind. We were all scrambling for the space available; there was someone behind me, beside, in front, directly below all getting into camera range. Later on by 4am waking up from a ‘pleasurable and joyful’ dream, everything came into eureka moment where I understood the statement that Chris Diaz made with his show. I was also inspired to write in a way that I don’t usually do, in a narrative form. And after doing so I’m extremely grateful for being able to photograph Chris Diaz show and the wonderful teamwork with Marina Benipayo. The impressive make up was by Lourd Ramos. I was definitely inspired and moved to write and use the photos that I took along with it. I will also post the other pics from that show here on my blog soon.
