I know that there are many model searches out there. But trust Supermodel Philippines to lead the way in churning out successful ramp, print and commercial models who go beyond local bookings and give their winners the chance to penetrate the international market. Names like Danica Magpantay, Charlene Almarvez, Charo Ronquillo, Manuela Basilio, Michelle Panemanglor and Samantha Gomez are just some of the successful products of this competition.
With this in mind, the 2015 edition of Supermodel Philippines is now open to accepting applicants. Please refer to the qualifications stated in the last image below. If you think you are a perfect fit and have the right attitude for the job, then click HERE to submit your application now.
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Left to right: Manuela Basilio (of Wilhelmina Models New York), Charo Ronquillo and Charlene Almarvez (both with Ford Models New York) are just three of the most successful alumni of Supermodel Philippines
Danica Magpantay, who won Supermodel of the World 2001, is shown above modeling for Michael Drummond inside the pages of Alive Magazine, May 2015 issue
Supermodel Charlene Almarvez in a Michael Cinco creation (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)
Supermodel Charo Ronquillo in a Michael Cinco gown. (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)
Bb. Pilipinas 2013 Candidate Cassandra Naidas in a Michael Cinco original (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)
Backstage with some of Michael Cinco's models (Photo credit: Phil. Fashion Week on Facebook)
Michael Cinco’s visions in black (Photo credit: Bruce Casanova/Status Magazine)
Michael Cinco’s visions in light (Photo credit: Bruce Casanova/Status Magazine)
Michael Cinco backstage (Photo credit: Phil. Fashion Week on Facebook)
It was full house (actually more than) when our favorite fashion designer Michael Cinco presented during Philippine Fashion Week at the SMX Convention Center yesterday. And why not? He always dazzles the audience with his dramatic, intricate and awe-inspiring creations. With the help of carefully-handpicked wearers – including familiar faces in the supermodel and beauty pageant worlds, his latest collection (initially paraded during Dubai’s Fashion Forward event) left a lasting impression to say the least.
How much more time does BPCI need in order to give this national pageant supporter the opportunity to dress our Miss Universe Philippines? If Alfredo Barraza is non-negotiable, then a compromise can be made somewhere. Why not allow our rep to wear Michael’s evening gown during Preliminaries in order to insure that Ara Arida stands out? Or better yet, give him 2013 as test year to see how things will pan out during the actual period of competition itself.
Supermodel Charo Ronquillo in her latest editorial for Cosmopolitan Philippines.
Back in the 90s, the annual Bb. Pilipinas was the stepping stone used by professional fashion models to cross over from the ramp to either showbiz or celebrity social status. Actually, there are still some who take a gamble and use their good height and catwalk skills to make their presence felt in the national beauty pageant up to now. But not as strong as the consecutive joinings (and eventual victories) of the likes of Patty Betita (BPI1992), Marilen Espino (BPW1991), Cara Subijano (BPW1994), Gem Padilla (BPU1990), Rachel Soriano (BPW1998), Marina Benipayo (MissMaja1992 and MW rep), Sara Jane Paez (BPU1989) and Abbygale Arenas (BPU1997).
Allow me to pitch in Cabuyao-born Charo Ronquillo, erstwhile Supermodel of the Philippines who went on to win 2nd Runner-Up in the international edition of 2006. Along with it came a US$100,000 modeling contract with Ford Models that gave her the opportunity to invade the runway for famous designers like Lela Rose, Nanette Lapore, Zero Maria Cornejo, Tory Burch, Antonio Berardi, Kenneth Cole, Mac Cosmetics Barbie Collection, Zaldy by Gwen Stefani, BCBG, Sisley, Benetton New York, Elie Tahari, Julien Fournié and Eric Tibusch. She also landed commercial shoots/advertisements for the catalogues of Target, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenues and Old Navy, while landing the glossy pages of Spanish Vogue, Indian Vogue, Teen Vogue, Marie Claire Paris and US, ELLE Vietnam, Cosmopolitan US and Glamour.
Watch Charo in her Tropicana Coco Quench TVC which started to air on Philippine TV networks a few months back.
Courtesy of Tropicana Coco Quench
Now 24, the 5’10” Charo – who measures 32-25-35 – is being co-managed by Ford Models, D1 Models London, Calcarrie’s International Models Philippines, Angels and Demons Model Management Paris and Franicina Models Barcelona. While she may have done a couple of daring albeit tasteful editorials in the past, the Filipina has maintained a pretty good image in her profession. Communication-wise, her fluency in English has already gone from limited to conversationally adept. And need I add that her stance on the runway is masterful and not pageant-defined at all?
Charo Ronquillo (right) in an ad/endorsement for local clothing brand Unica Hija, together with singer Sarah Geronimo.
I really wouldn’t mind seeing her take an attempt at the Miss Universe Philippines crown of 2013. By April of next year, she will already turn 25 – an age that would dedicate her for Miss Universe alone. I’d say that she is ripe for the picking. Tall, graceful and very Pinay-looking – all the right qualities we are looking for in a Janine Tugonon successor if ever. 🙂
Who will follow the footsteps of reigning Supermodel of the World winner Danica Magpantay? Click on the image above to go straight to her Ford Models' Portfolio in NYC.
Tomorrow night, one lucky girl will be named as the new Ford Models’ Supermodel of the World Philippines. With the selection coinciding with the Philippine Fashion Week at the SMX Convention Center, the winner will definitely get her hands full in training while being introduced to the bigwigs and upstarts of the local fashion industry. Of course, the main objective is to build her portfolio to be sent to Ford Models in New York City. Hopefully, another Filipina will come close to, if not equal, Danica Magpantay’s victory earlier this year. The Philippines is on a roll with the added runner-up placements of Charlene Almarvez in 2010 and Charo Ronquillo in 2006 as well.
Joey and Audie Espino are behind the local Supermodel search.
If you want to watch the live finals, try your luck if you can score a ticket at the SMX Convention Center. The show will promptly start at 8:30PM (Function Room 4).
The pride of the Philippines: (L-R) Charlene Almarvez, Supermodel of the World 2010 1st Runner-Up; Danica Flores Magpantay, Supermodel of the World 2011 winner; Charo Ronquillo, Supermodel of the World 2006 2nd Runner-Up.
Filipina supermodels are going great guns internationally. After Charo Ronquillo placed 2nd Runner-Up in the Supermodel of the World 2006, Charlene Almarvez surprised us with a 1st Runner-Up placement in the 2010 edition held in Brazil. And continuing with the ascent, Danica Flores Magpantay (daughter of Lala Flores, a former Supermodel of the Philippines) wowed everyone in New York and bested all international wannabes en route to winning Supermodel of the World 2011.
Now the time has come to welcome fresh new faces who want to make it big in the global modelling scene. Supermodel of the Philippines 2011 has arrived and the winner will represent the country in Ford Models’ 2012 competition. If you (or your parents/guardian) think that you have the bright potentials to join, then click HERE and sign up!
Supermodel of the World 2011 Danica Flores Magpantay of the Philippines
If you’re young (even 14 year-olds can qualify), tall and with great fashion model proportions, then this could be a golden opportunity not to miss! Click HERE to join.
For those who believe that they have what it takes, but not sure on who to get in touch with or how to go about the whole thing, just holler in this blog and I will lead you the right direction. You can also contact:
Supermodel of the World 2010 winners (L-R) Lithuania (r.u.), Philippines (winner), Poland (r.u.)
Danica Flores Magpantay won the Supermodel of the World 2010 competition in New York City. She is the first Filipina to ever reach the top of this modelling contest after near recent wins by Charlene Almarvez (1st RU last year), Charo Ronquillo (2nd RU a few years back) and Giselle Paqueo (Top 8). Danica, who is the daughter of model Lala Flores – herself a Supermodel of the World candidate in the 90s – is joined in the Top 3 by the runners-up from Lithuania and Poland.
This is something to be proud of. Our very own Supermodel, Charo Ronquillo, who hails from Cabuyao, Laguna has been hailed by Vogue Magazine as one of the 10 Ford Supermodel of the World Finalists who are “making it big” globally. She is ranked 4th.
Charo, 21, was the Philippine representative to the Supermodel of the World 2005 when she was only 17. She placed third in the competition and was awarded a US$100,000 modelling contract by the Ford Modelling Agency. She took full advantage of the opportunity and was able to land a long list of projects and assignments with several brands plus running the catwalk for famous designers. She is often referred to as the Asian version of Kate Moss.
According to Vogue:
“Since her win, Charo has graced the catwalks of New York Fashion Week for designers including LaCoste, Nanette Lapre, Maria Cornejo, Tory Burch, Antonio Berardi, Kenneth Cole, Mac Cosmetics, Barbie Collection, Sisley and Benetton and has secured many high profile editorials.”
A young Charo Ronquillo (L) when she placed in the Top 3 of Supermodel of the World finals in New York City back in 2005. She was only 17 then.
Completing the list of Supermodels of the World in the Top 10: Alexina Graham (Great Britain), Camila Finn (Brazil), Chanel Iman, Kang Seung-Hyun, Kate Somers (Canada), Liliane Ferrarezi and Luciana Curtis (Brazil), Nataliya Gotsii (Ukraine), and Vanessa De Assis (Puerto Rico).
Charo during the New York Fashion Week of the hit show Project Runway modelling a creation by eventual winner Chloe Dao.
Congratulations, Charo! Keep up the excellent work!
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I know that there are many model searches out there. But trust Supermodel Philippines to lead the way in churning out successful ramp, print and commercial models who go beyond local bookings and give their winners the chance to penetrate the international market. Names like Danica Magpantay, Charlene Almarvez, Charo Ronquillo, Manuela Basilio, Michelle Panemanglor and Samantha Gomez are just some of the successful products of this competition.
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