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Photo Blog: Rocky Gathercole Gala Show for Bantay Bata 163 20th Anniversary 

Posted by Norman on August 14, 2017
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A fully covered Priscilla Kim Dela Cruz in the show-stopping number from Rocky Gathercole / Photo credit: Roj Miguel


In photos captured by lensman Roj Miguel and the photographers of Metro Style Magazine, here is a blog about the highly-successful Gala Show of Designer Rocky Gathercole for Bantay Bata 163 20th Anniversary. The man is a genius, reason why he is one of the few I genuinely admire. All his works are meticulously crafted with details so masterfully put together. Very clean execution overall – one of the trademarks he is known for, aside from including highly-original pieces where the wow factor (just like the Chess-inspired one above worn by a fully-covered Priscilla Kim dela Cruz) is hits through the roof.

Jojo Bragais provided all the shoes worn by the models which also include Miss Globe 2015 Ann Colis.

Photo credit: Roj Miguel

Rocky Gathercole: His Life Story on MMK

Posted by Norman on June 28, 2017
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Actor Arjo Atayde will play Rocky Gathercole in MMK this July 1

courtesy of ABS-CBN
This coming Saturday, July 1, Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) on ABS-CBN will feature the life story of internationally-renowned Fashion Designer Rocky Gathercole who will be played by young actor Arjo Atayde in an episode that will trace his rise to fame coming off from early struggles and heartaches in life.

This should be an interesting watch as the public will get to know more of the individual who comes up with some of the most dazzling and meticulously-crafted collections I have seen. In the fashion show portion of the same (styled by Patrick Henry Mergano and accessorized by Christopher Munar with shoes by Jojo Bragais), he is reunited with one of his muses (right photo) – Priscilla Kim dela Cruz – who wore his attention-grabbing national costume during Bb. Pilipinas 2016.

Priscilla Kim Dela Cruz in Rocky Gathercole during Bb. Pilipinas 2016

Mark the airing date so you won’t miss it. In the meantime, watch a previous ABS-CBN feature on Rocky on the show “My Puhunan”.

Throwback Thursday: The Bb. Pilipinas 2016 Talent Competition 

Posted by Norman on April 6, 2017
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This coming Saturday, all roads will lead to the Ali Mall Activity Area for the Bb. Pilipinas 2017 Talent Competition

This coming Saturday, April 8, thirteen (13) Binibinis will showcase their talents in singing, dancing, speed painting, and martial arts, among others. And it will all happen right at the Ali Mall Activity Area starting at 3pm.

In the meantime, here are archived photos from last year’s Talent Competition to align this feature with the Throwback Thursday theme. If you will recall, Vina Openiano (first photo below among the performing Binibinis from 2016)

Vina Openiano who was named Miss Talent

Maria Lina Prongoso

Edgelyn Gamboa

Sarah Bona

Jennyline Malpaya

Anjellica Lopez

Angela Gene Valdez

Kristine Estoque

Priscilla Kim dela Cruz

Apriel Smith

Our 40 brand-new Binibinis: Will they remain intact till the end?

Posted by Norman on February 15, 2016
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Remember the 40 names and faces of our Official Candidates for Bb. Pilipinas 2016 now because you can never tell if each one of them will stay in the game till the day of the Finals come April 17. You see, previous editions have seen one, two or three (hopefully not more) backing out or getting disqualified and replaced posthaste. The reasons vary – from conflicts with endorsement contracts to prior commitments that could no longer be avoided to questions about submitted documents to citizenship issues or, quite simply, not being able to take in all the demands and pressures that come with being a Binibini.

Daily behavior – and that includes lack of punctuality, frequent absences, innate laziness, irritating tantrums and stubbornness habitual in nature – are given premium demerits by the people in charge of supervising their pageant-related affairs.

True. It ain’t easy getting in. And even more true. It ain’t easy keeping up with the pre-pageant stress. So by the time the new winners get to be crowned, the deserving ladies take their spots because they have earned their stripes the hard way.

Consider Bb. Pilipinas a boot camp stricter than the pageant trainers prior to joining. It will strive to weed out the undesirables and zero in on the most deserving to represent the Philippines internationally.

After all, other countries are not looking up to us for nothing. We know how to play the game well. And the organizers are fiercely equipped with the right kind of whips to shape up a Binibini into a full-pledged Binibining Pilipinas. 🙂

Look at them now.

 

Consecutively by numbers now: Aniger, Riana, Daziella, Leonalyn, Loren and Angel


 

Consecutively by numbers now: Angela V., Marlanne, Tatiana, Jennyline, Crescent and Nichole

 
 

Consecutively by numbers now: Roshiela, Jehza, Angela F., Angelique, Edjelyn and Sheena

 
 

Consecutively by numbers now: Vina, Kimberle Mae, Priscilla, Kim Ross, Maxine and Apriel

 
 

Consecutively by numbers now: Dindi, Kylie, Mariella, Jeslyn, Nicole and Jennifer

 
  
 

Consecutively by numbers now: Joanna, Anjellica, Kristine and Janel

 

Sunday Specials: 19 for Aces & Queens in Bb. Pilipinas 2016

Posted by Norman on February 14, 2016
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Left to right: Marlan Flores, Angela Lauren Fernando, Riana Pangindian, Sheena Seinne Bolaños Dalo, Jennifer Hammond, Kylie Verzosa, Vina Openiano, Apriel Smith, Kim Ross Delos Santos, Nicole Cordoves, Dindi Pajares, Edjelyn Joy Gamboa, Maxine Medina, Jezha Huelar, Angel Tripp, Kimberle Penchon, Loren Artajos and Tatiana Maher

Left to right: Marlan Flores, Angela Lauren Fernando, Riana Pangindian, Sheena Seinne Bolaños Dalo, Jennifer Hammond, Kylie Verzosa, Vina Openiano, Apriel Smith, Kim Ross Delos Santos, Nicole Cordoves, Dindi Pajares, Edjelyn Joy Gamboa, Maxene Medina, Jezha Huelar, Angel Tripp, Kimberle Penchon, Loren Artajos and Tatiana Maher

Priscilla Kim dela Cruz is the 19th girl of Aces & Queens

Priscilla Kim dela Cruz is the 19th girl of Aces & Queens

Correct me if I’m wrong, but the nineteen (19) girls of Aces & Queens for Bb. Pilipinas 2016 could be a record number in terms of ladies successfully fielded by a beauty camp as Official Candidates. Actually, the group has eighteen (18) girls (from more than 20) called up to become part of this year’s roster, and they are:

Marlan Flores, Angela Lauren Fernando, Riana Pangindian, Sheena Seinne Bolaños Dalo, Jennifer Hammond, Kylie Verzosa, Vina Openiano, Apriel Smith, Kim Ross Delos Santos, Nichole Nicole Cordoves, Dindi Pajares, Edjelyn Joy Gamboa, Maxine Medina, Jezzeh Huelar, Angel Alita, Kimberle Mae Penchon, Loren Artajos, Tatiana Maher

But soon after the excitement of the announcement settled down, the list grew to nineteen (19) with the inclusion of Priscilla Kim dela Cruz to the fold. I know that she used to be with KF, but don’t ask me the reason/s behind the move anymore as it could be a tad too personal for the Olongapo-hailing beauty.

So there, with 19 bets for 2016, Aces & Queens is on a roll. But much as I want to select my personal favorites among them right away, it would still be premature. Yes, the likes of Kylie Verzosa and Kim Ross delos Santos seem to be flag-bearers at this point. May I interest you, however, to also keep an eye on Jehza Huelar, Tatiana Maher, Sheena Dalo, Edjelyn Joy Gamboa and Nicole Cordoves first (aside from the rest)? These five contenders are underrated for now. But it will only take more public appearances and online interest to see through their potential winning merits.

I also suggest that you review the other entries in the big group. There are real gems, for sure. You just need to give them the chance to prove themselves. 😉

Happy Hearts Day to all!

Happy Hearts Day to all!

Match the names and faces of the Bb. Pilipinas 2016 Official Candidates 

Posted by Norman on February 13, 2016
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The Forty (40) Official Candidates of Bb. Pilipinas 2016 in group shots taken by Bruce Casanova.

Front row (left to right): Anjellica Lopez, Paula Rich Bartolome, Maria Lina Anil Prongoso, Jessica Gonzales, Marlan Flores, Angela Ritter Valdez, Priscilla Kim Dela Cruz, Vina Openiano, Daziella Gange, Angelique de Leon, Leonalyn Dela Cruz, Jeslyn Santos, Christianne Ysh Ramos, Jennyline Carla Malpaya, Janelle Olafson, Jehza Huelar, Jennifer Hammond, Crescent Anne F. Samaco, Kimberle Mae Penchon and Aniger Wiji C. Cruz.

Back row (left to right): Mariella Castillo, Kristine Angeli Estoque, Nichole Manalo, Joanna Louise Eden, Alexandra Faith Garcia, Maria Gigante, Apriel Smith, Nicole Cordoves, Kim Ross delos Santos, Maria Mika Maxine Medina, Kylie Verzosa, Sheena Seinne Bolaños Dalo, Dindi Pajares, Edjelyn Joy Gamboa, Angela Lauren Fernando, Loren Artajos, Angelita Angel Tripp Alita, Riana Pangindian, Tatiana Maher and Roshiela Navarro Tobias.

Congratulations, Binibinis!

Here is another group shot of the ladies from Bruce Casanova: