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“Empyreal Glamour” – the EmpirePh Digital Media Launch

Posted by Norman on November 22, 2022
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In this blog entry are photos from the Digital Media Launch of EmpirePH titled “Empyreal Glamour” held at Estancia Mall earlier.

Whatever device you’re on, beautiful stories will be available with just the click of a button! 👋

The group can’t contain the excitement for EmpirePH’s launch of its maiden issue of E Magazine, giving you stories on Entertainment, Beauty and Fashion, Lifestyle, Tech, and Music with the one and only Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi on the cover!

New digital shows will also premiere like “The Beautiful Kitchen”, “Beach Beauties” and “Main Attraction”.



The cast of “The Beautiful Kitchen” with Chef JM Sunglao, Shamcey Supsup Lee and Beatrice Luigi Gomez.



The cast of “Beach Beauties” featuring Katrina Llegado, Corinne Abalos and Chantal Schmidt.



The cast of “Main Attraction” led by Brian Gocheco, Argel Saycon and Elyson De Dios.

Unveiling to the world today, November 22. Check out the Youtube Channel of Empireph.

#EmpirePH #empiredigitalmagazine #emagazine #celestecortesi #empiretalents #digitalmagazine #entertainment #beauty #fashion #lifestyle #tech #music #beautifulstories #articles #digitalpublication

Lunch with Manhunt International 2020 Paul Luzineau

Posted by Norman on June 22, 2022
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Earlier today at the El Corazon Fil-Hispano Restaurant in Uptown Mall BGC, I had an intimate lunch with Manhunt International 2020 Paul Luzineau, his National Director Ryan Sheikrojan and selected members of the pageant media. It is always a pleasure spending quality time with this Dutch titleholder who was one of the last two individuals who won their international pageant assignments shortly before the worldwide pandemic left everything at a standstill.

Now that things are slowly returning to normal, Paul was able to travel to the Philippines almost three months ago to claim a part of his prize, i.e. a six-month modeling management contract with Empireph/Mercator. He will be staying in the country up until early October, by which time he has already relinquished his title to a successor who will come from the roster of Official Candidates for Manhunt International 2022 who will vie for the title come October 1. The said male competition will be hosted in the country from September 24-October 2.


Back to Paul, he has already acclimatized himself to the hot and humid weather of the country, but has yet to fully immerse himself into our local cuisines. As a self-taught cook, he prepares his own meals most of the time even if his skills are limited to standard European meals and the like. During the past two months, he has been given different projects and modeling assignments that further polished his skills in front of the camera and on the runway.

Asked about what ideal qualities his successor for Manhunt International should possess, this was his reply.

Between now and the end of September, Paul will be busy with his agency stints as well as being the big brother of this year’s candidates for the international competition.

As of this writing, Manhunt Philippines has already been appointed. Your blogger will write about him once everything is in place within the coming weeks.

All you need to know about the Ring Light Series of Miss Universe Philippines 2020

Posted by Norman on July 25, 2020
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Miss Universe Philippines strives to break pageant norms and build a new Miss Universe that promotes empowered beauty with a purpose through its new online series, Ring Light, which premieres on September 27, 2020 on http://www.empire.ph.

Going beyond preliminaries and the coronation night, Ring Light is the first of its kind in the world as it gives pageant fans a closer look at what it truly takes to become a beauty queen. From rigorous training to fascinating challenges and fun, behind-the-scenes activities, Ring Light proves that there’s more to beauty than meets the eye.

Composed of eight episodes, the series follows 50 aspiring Miss Universe Philippines candidates and takes viewers through their inspiring journey to the crown. Each episode will take the viewer through learnings, challenges, preliminaries, and finally, the coronation night.

A portion of each subscription will go to the candidates’ chosen beneficiary as well as partner organizations. Each Miss Universe Philippines candidate has a corresponding referral code that will directly benefit her chosen personal beneficiary. Fans can check out their favorite candidate’s Instagram page for the referral code and use it when purchasing their subscription.

“We’re very excited to launch Ring Light, the first-ever fundraising online pageant series that will allow fans to take the same journey to the crown while making a positive impact,” says Miss Universe Philippines National Director and Miss Universe 2011 Third Runner-Up, Shamcey Supsup-Lee. “With this online series, we hope to inspire our viewers to find their own light and empowerment and show that beauty is not only skin deep.”

How to Watch Ring Light

All eight episodes, including five learning episodes, a challenge episode, the preliminaries (swimsuit and gown competition), and the grand finale, will be available to stream on http://www.empire.ph for a one-time fee of P299.

Excited pageant fans can also avail of Ring Light’s early bird promo of only P249 if you subscribe any time from July 22 to August 31, 2020.

Ring Light Episodes

Episode 1: Lights On
In this episode, our girls will talk about their passions, hopes, motivations. Explore their hometowns, learn about their history, and find out what drives them to pursue the crown.

Episode 2: What Makes You Blush
Enhance natural beauty and celebrate glamorous transformations! From girl-next-door fresh to dramatic diva, our girls learn to play with different looks in this episode. Learn with them under the tutelage of renowned makeup artists and pick up some expert tips for yourself!

Episode 3: My Space, My Face
Ready, set, pose! This episode showcases the different ways our girls can capture their images – from pageant portraits and glam shots to candid behind the scenes photos and social media videos. Learn how to capture beauty in different forms and get inspired to hone your own camera skills!

Episode 4: Work the Runway
Our girls learn how to conquer the runway with confidence as each step they take brings them closer to the crown. Learn how to take bigger and bolder steps with them and grow in confidence and purpose.

Episode 5: Looking In
Featuring the Phenomenal Woman Learning Journey, this episode is composed of four original modules made by a team of diverse professionals, embodying Miss Universe’s commitment to molding women to lead with beautiful strength. Learn from this fresh and forward take on beauty pageant training that mixes informative, inspirational, practical, and fun activities that will take each of our girls through her own inspiring transformation.

Episode 6: Game Changer
Featuring one of the most challenging and exciting phases of the competition, this episode will feature a five-minute challenge for each of our girls, taped as live, with no edits. Judges will score them based on substance, delivery, and personality.

Episode 7: Stand Out and Awe
It’s time for the girls to flaunt their signature walks and put their makeup skills to the test! Our girls showcase everything they have learned so far through their unique sense of style in swimsuits and designer gowns that let their personalities shine.

Episode 8: Shine
Meet your new Miss Universe Philippines! This two-hour special showcases total entertainment unlike any pageant ever before. Witness this year’s most phenomenal woman as she is crowned the new Miss Universe Philippines.

For more information, log on to Miss Universe Philippines on Facebook or visit Empire.ph’s IG account or Youtube channel.

Miss Universe Philippines 2020: Ring Light Series

Posted by Norman on July 23, 2020
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The first ever Miss Universe Philippines 8 episode limited series is streaming soon on http://www.empire.ph !

Episode 1: Lights On
Episode 2: What Makes You Blush?
Episode 3: My Face, My Space
Episode 4: Work the Runway!
Episode 5: Looking In
Episode 6: Game Changer
Episode 7: Stand Out and Awe
Episode8: Shine, The Finals (for tv broadcast too).

For more information log on to http://www.empire.ph. The payperview series will be for the contenders, their individual beneficiaries (to be posted today), and the Miss Universe Philippines and its partner organizations to be revealed next month. This is a global show. Let’s help the Philippines rise above the pandemic! 🇵🇭🌏👸🏼

#MissUPHRingLight #MissUniversePhilippines #RingLightSeries #RingLight
#empireph

The GLobal Asian Model Media Presentation

Posted by Norman on November 16, 2019
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The Philippine representatives to the inaugural edition of GLobal Asian Model were photographed above during the Media Presentation held at Cove Manila earlier tonight. They are Vince Marcelo and Ella Eiveren Lubag.

Below are group photos of the male and female candidates competing for the top modeling contract prizes.

GLobal Asian Model is the brainchild of Jonas Gaffud of Empireph.

Photo credit: Edmund Ong Chua

Global Asian Model: The International Edition

Posted by Norman on October 31, 2019
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Presenting some of the Official Candidates (all with Asian heritage) for the international edition of #GlobalAsianModel who will vie for the inaugural wins next month. This is a brainchild of Jonas Gaffud and Empireph.

Welcome Party and Press Presentation will take place at the Cove Beach Club Manila on November 16, with the finals set for November 21 at Cove Manila at Okada Manila.

The Philippines will be represented by Vince Lenard Marcelo and Ella Eiveren Lubag.

This is GLAM – The Search for Global Asian Model Philippines

Posted by Norman on August 16, 2018
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Empire.ph & Mercator Models – through its Head, Jonas Gaffud – unveil a new modeling competition for Males and Females.

This is #GLAM (Global Asian Model).

There will be five (5) winners who will all participate in international competitions. Three males: one each for Manhunt Philippines, GLAM Philippines Men, and Best Model of the World – Men; and two females : GLAM Philippines – Female and Best Model of the World – Female.

Do check out the posters below for qualifications and other requirements.

Finals Night will be on October 27.

#WhereTheWinnersWillCompete

The GLAM International Finals is an international competition conceptualized to celebrate the Asian heritage, where any model with Asian blood can represent a country and compete to be the next Asian superstar. One year placement in Manila, Bangkok, Singapore and an appearance in Los Angeles, USA. The Best Model of the World Philippine winners will compete in Istanbul. Turkey come December this year. And finally, Manhunt Philippines will be chosen to represent the country in Gold Coast, Australia from November 26- December 2, 2018.

Please email resume and photos at glam@empire.ph.

#glam #manhunt #bestmodel #empireph #mercator

A Miss Universe Welcome Dinner & A Birthday Treat for Paula Shugart

Posted by Norman on December 7, 2017
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Last night at the Eclipse Bar of Solaire Resort and Casino, the Welcome Dinner for Miss Universe titleholders Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters and Iris Mittenaere – plus the thirteen national titleholders who took part in Miss Universe 2017 – was held with selected guests and members of the media in attendance. It was quite the relaxed get-together where most everyone got the chance to have photos taken with the ladies and do some small talks in the process.

It was also the birthday of Miss Universe Organization President Paula Shugart and the three titleholders – Pia, Iris and Demi-Leigh – LED everyone in singing her a Happy Birthday song (watch video below).

Tonight, an invitational fashion show – as organized by Frontrow International with RS Francisco and Sam Verzosa at the held – will be held at the Grand Ballroom of Solaire where the visiting guests will walk the runway wearing creations of different local designers. And tomorrow, they will start enjoying the different tourist spots in the Philippines from Batanes to Vigan to CamSur and Boracay, all the way to Siargao. I hope they can keep up with the hectic but enjoyable trips!

Photo and Video Blog: The Miss Universe Holiday Tour Press Conference

Posted by Norman on December 6, 2017
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Here are videos and photos from the Miss Universe Holiday Tour Press Conference held at the Dusit Club Lounge of Dusit Thani Manila.

Aside from the three Miss Universe titleholders – Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, Iris Mittenaere & Pia Wurtzbach – and MUO President Paula Shugart, thirteen Miss Universe 2017 delegates were also in attendance – Misses U.S.A., Spain, Singapore, Russia, Philippines, Netherlands, Malaysia, Italy, India, Korea, Great Britain, China and Canada.

The ladies are definitely having a lot of fun here, aside from being given the VVIP treatment all around. This Holiday Tour was made possible by Frontrow International, Empireph and the Department of Tourism Philippines.