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Nereku Manila: Shoes Galore, Heels & More

Posted by Norman on June 19, 2015
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Nere Ku (left) and his muse Miss Universe Philippines 2014 MJ Lastimosa

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MJ Lastimosa, wearing an Eric delos Santos, closed the fashion show


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The star of the night, Nere Ku

nereku In what could be described as one of the big city’s most eagerly-awaited fashion events of the year, Nereku Manila unveiled a runway show at the Fashion Hall of SM Megamall last night that featured the shoe designer’s divine footwear collection infused with the creations of some of our popular local and international designers. If that’s not enough, an exhibit was simultaneously inaugurated – which will be open to the public starting today till tomorrow, June 20 – where his more interesting and talk-worthy pieces are on display for everyone to see, appreciate and rave about.

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The designers who lent their creations to Nereku Manila

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Angelee delos Reyes negotiating the ramp with a pair of tricky Nereku heels

It was a glittery night alright with the participation of the likes of Miss Universe Philippines 2014 MJ Lastimosa, International model and Mr. World Philippines 2015 Sam Ajdani, Miss Philippines Earth 2013 & Miss Multiverse Philippines 2015 Angelee delos Reyes, Miss Intercontinental Czech Republic 2014 Lenka Josefiova, Mutya ng Pilipinas Eva Patalinjug, Miss Bikini Philippines 2014 Hazel Ortiz, Mr. International Philippines 2013 Gil Wagas Jr, Mr. Global Philippines 2014 Joseph Doruelo, Mister United Continents Philippines 2015 Reynaldo Cataluna III, Miss Bikini Philippines 2015 1st Runner-Up Angelu Gonzales, plus professional runway models Jinlyn Talacod and Aaron de Tomasso. The designer himself was so happy with the successful turnout of guests and supporters, inspite of the heavy traffic and the on-and-off rainshowers that could have delayed the start of the program proper. Happily, everything went on nearly as scheduled under the eagle-eyed supervision of the Director, Shandy Montecarlo Lim.

This is one #Shoesyal show indeed.

Check out all the photos in this post. 😉

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Photos from the Nereku Manila Fashion Show

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More photos from the Nereku Manila Fashion Show

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Nereku Manila was a successful fashion event by all counts.

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Of course, what would my coverage be without a solo shot courtesy of my photographer-friend Joy Arguil

Reynaldo and Bobby: Separated at birth?

Posted by Norman on May 28, 2015
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Onesimus-garbed Mister Philippines Reynaldo Cataluna III and Mister Indonesia Bobby Rahman Tehgu could easily pass off as brothers (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)

mucpfinals1 Two of the candidates in Mister United Continents 2015 look so much alike that they can be easily mistaken as brothers in real life. Host delegate Reynaldo Cataluna III and Mister Indonesia Bobby Rahman Tehgu (seen in two separate photo grids here in their Onesimus Barong Tagalog and Rikki Molina swimwear during pre-pageant night) could be each other’s doppelgangers, right?

What do you guys think? 🙂

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Even in swimwear, the two guys look alike. Physically, that is. (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)

Mister United Continents 2015: The Guys I Like

Posted by Norman on May 27, 2015
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My Top 6 favorites for Mister United Continents 2015 are (clockwise from top left): Kamel of Lebanon, Robert of Guam, Reginaldo of Namibia, Michael of Australia, Reynaldo of the Philippines and Bobby of Indonesia

My Top 6 favorites for Mister United Continents 2015 are (clockwise from top left): Kamel of Lebanon, Robert of Guam, Reginaldo of Namibia, Michael of Australia, Reynaldo of the Philippines and Bobby of Indonesia

Friday, May 29 it will be for MUC2015

Friday, May 29 it will be for MUC2015

The first-ever Mister United Continents 2015 will culminate with the Grand Finals at the Tanghalang Pasigueno this coming Friday, May 29. And from among the eighteen (18) delegates vying for the honor, I decided to share just my Top 6 Predictions for the title.

It’s looking like a literal three-cornered fight amongst the continents of Asia-Oceania, Australia and Africa in the homestretch. The Asia-Oceania candidates I like are Reynaldo Cataluna III of the Philippines, Robert Davis of Guam and Bobby Rahman Tehgu of Indonesia, with Reginaldo Antunes of Namibia as the sole African. Michael Catayas of Australia represent the 3rd corner.

Kristian and Ezrie are my possible spoilers

Kristian and Ezrie are my possible spoilers

Truthfully, I like Robert and Michael. While this duo may not be the tallest in the batch, they have the looks and personality for the victory. Either of them winning would make me happy. Host delegate Reynaldo Cataluna III, on the other hand, could be a shoo-in for runner-up position at this point. As for the remaining three, I would also approve of seeing Kamel, Reginaldo and Bobby taking their bids to the next level and ending up with good placements.

I will just add a couple of spoilers to spice things up a bit. Kristian Denver Diaz of Canada and Ezrie Haikal of Borneo are trailing next to the six above.

Let’s wish all the competitors the best of luck for the finals night. And kudos to the organizers for braving the strong waves of doubt in fulfilling the demands of an international male pageant from start to finish. 😉

The Mister United Continents 2015 Glamshots

Posted by Norman on May 25, 2015
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Mister Philippines Reynaldo Cataluna III in his glamshot

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A photo grid of the fifteen by RL Lacanienta

So now we’re ready for fifteen (15) glamshots of Mister United Continents 2015. And Photographer (and RL’s Angels beauty camp head) RL Lacanienta made sure that everyone is looking good. The set is still missing three (3) more candidates – Albania, Singapore and Vietnam – who arrived after the pictorial was already completed (to follow, I presume? )

In the meantime, enjoy the images. If you want to gaze at the enlarged versions of the same, visit the Mister United Continents 2015 page on Facebook. 🙂

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First set of six Mister United Continents 2015 hunks

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Second set of eight Mister United Continents 2015 hunks

Bonding, the Mister United Continents 2015 way

Posted by Norman on May 20, 2015
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The guys of Mister United Continents 2015 during a group photoshoot

The guys of Mister United Continents 2015 during a group photoshoot

Mr. Vietnam Nguyen Quang Huan is the latest to arrive

Mr. Vietnam Nguyen Quang Huan is the latest to arrive

The Official Candidates of Mister United Continents 2015 are currently enjoying the warm hospitality of the Filipinos as they go through each day experiencing the brand of friendliness we are known for around the world. Billeted at Privato Hotel in Shaw Blvd., more entries are expected to check-in between now and tomorrow.

The delegates already accounted for are as follows:
Antonio Chimbanda of Angola, Michael Catayas of Australia, Lionel McIntosh of the Bahamas, Apohrozy Ezrie Eallie of Borneo, Kristian Denver Diaz of Canada, Larry Taveras of the Dominican Republic, Robert Davis of Guam, Deeraj Sharma of India, Teguh Bobby Rahman of Indonesia, Kamel Raad of Lebanon, Faruq Fadhullah of Malaysia, Yar Zar Lwin Oo of Myanmar, Reginaldo Antunes of Namibia, Zeeshan Ali Shah of Pakistan, Reynaldo Cataluna III of the Philippines and Nguyen Quang Huan of Vietnam.

They should all be complete in time for the start of all pre-pageant events this week and next, most especially the National Costume Competition in Villa Escudero on May 26. 😉

The boys are enjoying each day of their stay in Manila

The boys are enjoying each day of their stay in Manila

The finals of Mister United Continents 2015 will happen on May 29 at Tanghalang Pasigueno

The finals of Mister United Continents 2015 will happen on May 29 at Tanghalang Pasigueno

The Boys of Mister United Continent 2015 have started arriving

Posted by Norman on May 17, 2015
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Nine of the foreign candidates already in the country (Photo credits: TPQ and MUC)

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Mister United Continent Philippines Reynaldo Cataluna III

Mister United Continent 2015 will run from May 15-31, with the finals scheduled for May 29 at the Tanghalang Pasigueño. By now, the candidates have started arriving one by one. Mister Australia Michael Catayas was the first one to check-in. And so far, the entries of Guam, Canada, Pakistan, Dominican Republic, Borneo, Myanmar, Indonesia and Malaysia have followed suit. Mister Philippines Reynaldo Cataluna III is now actively playing the role of host delegate to everyone.

More arrivals are expected today and tomorrow. Photoshoots have started. And once the cast is complete, the pre-pageant activities will begin, including the candidates’ local tours and important preliminary events.

Best of luck to the organizers! 🙂

P.S. The reps of Angola and India have also landed as well.

Reynaldo Cataluna III will go for Mister United Continents 2015

Posted by Norman on April 18, 2015
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Mister United Continents Philippines 2015 Reynaldo Cataluna III (Photo creidts: Joy Arguil and Jory Rivera)

Mister United Continents Philippines 2015 Reynaldo Cataluna III (Photo creidts: Joy Arguil and Jory Rivera)

Reynaldo in swimwear (Photo credit: Jory Rivera)

Reynaldo in swimwear (Photo credit: Jory Rivera)

Before Reynaldo Cataluna III was elected Mister United Continents Philippines 2015 last Tuesday night, he was simply Mr. Angono who vied for the title alongside more than thirty (30) other aspirants gunning for male pageant glory. But it was crystal clear going into the finals that he is one of the top favorites. Aside from his appealing face and physique, the guy can also express himself well enough to subdue the onslaught of contenders who are considered more handsome by skin-deep standards. As a result, he will now be the country’s bet to Mister United Continents 2015 to be hosted here in Manila next month.

I can still remember his Q&A turn that could have clinched the win. It went something like “Question: Are you a giver or a taker? Answer: I’m a taker. opportunity comes only once so take it.”

Reynaldo triumphed over everyone else during the Mister United Continents Philippines 2015 finals (Photo credit: Events2Images)

Reynaldo triumphed over everyone else during the Mister United Continents Philippines 2015 finals (Photo credit: Events2Images)

Watch the advocacy video he did for the pageant now. His main thrust is the appreciation and preservation of painted art which has made Angono popular for.

courtesy of Mister United Continents

The Victorious Men of Mister United Continents Philippines 2015

Posted by Norman on April 15, 2015
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Wiinners all (left to right): Mr. Luzon Francis Alexis Martinez, Mr. Visayas Christopher Joshua Ibanez, Mr. Mindanao Nikko Abdul, Mr. Global International Philippines Ricardo de Jesus, Mr. Real Universe Philippines Mark Andrew Baron, Mr. United Continents Reynaldo Cataluna III, Mr. Universal Ambassador Philippines Cris Edwin Navarro, 1st Runner-Up Danilo Magtoto, 2nd Runner-Up Reuter Hanz Velano, Mr. Metro Manila Jeric Gines, 3rd Runner-Up Michael John Lumibao and 4th Runner-Up Bon Edouard Quinto (Photo credit: Jory Rivera)

Wiinners all (left to right): Mr. Luzon Francis Alexis Martinez, Mr. Visayas Christopher Joshua Ibanez, Mr. Mindanao Nikko Abdul, Mr. Global International Philippines Ricardo de Jesus, Mr. Real Universe Philippines Mark Andrew Baron, Mr. United Continents Reynaldo Cataluna III, Mr. Universal Ambassador Philippines Cris Edwin Navarro, 1st Runner-Up Danilo Magtoto, 2nd Runner-Up Reuter Hanz Velano, Mr. Metro Manila Jeric Gines, 3rd Runner-Up Michael John Lumibao and 4th Runner-Up Bon Edouard Quinto (Photo credit: Jory Rivera)

The top 4 (left to right): Mr. Global International Philippines Ricardo de Jesus, Mr. Real Universe Philippines Mark Andrew Baron, Mr. United Continents Reynaldo Cataluna III, Mr. Universal Ambassador Philippines Cris Edwin Navarro (Photo credit: Jory Rivera)

The top 4 (left to right): Mr. Global International Philippines Ricardo de Jesus, Mr. Real Universe Philippines Mark Andrew Baron, Mr. United Continents Reynaldo Cataluna III, Mr. Universal Ambassador Philippines Cris Edwin Navarro (Photo credit: Jory Rivera)

mucp2015avb At the Tanghalang Pasigueno last night, four (4) young men were declared winners of Mister United Continents Philippines 2015 and will now be looking forward to their respective participations in international male pageants here and abroad. The brand-new titleholders and their court in the inaugural search are as follows:

Mister United Continents Philippines 2015 – Reynaldo Cataluna III of Angono
Mr. Universal Ambassador ​Philippines 2015 – Cris Edwin Navarro of Nueva Ecija
Mr. Real Universe Philippines 2015 – Mark Andrew Baron of Navotas
Mr. Global International Philippines 2015 – Ricardo de Jesus of Candaba

Reynaldo Cataluna III of Angono is #1 (Photo credit: Jory Rivera)

Reynaldo Cataluna III of Angono is #1 (Photo credit: Jory Rivera)

Mr. Metro Manila – Jeric Gines of Candon
Mr. Luzon – Alexis Francis Martinez of Mabalacat City
Mr. Visayas – Christopher Joshua Ibañez of Consolacion
Mr. Mindanao – Nikko Abdul of Sultan Kudarat

1st Runner-Up – Danilo Magtoto of Angeles City
2nd Runner-Up – Reuter Hanz Velano of Cebu City
3rd Rumner-Up – Michael John Lumibao of Fil Comm USA
4th Runner-Up – Bon Edouard Quinto of Naga City

Congratulations to all the winners!

P.S. The twelve named winners above are the actual Top 12 finalists during the competition. 😉

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Sunday Specials: My Picks for Mister United Continents Philippines 2015

Posted by Norman on April 12, 2015
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The 37 Official Candidates of Mister United Continents Philippines 2015

The 37 Official Candidates of Mister United Continents Philippines 2015

mucp2015avb From among the thirty-seven (37) Official Candidates of Mister United Continents Philippines 2015, I have come up with my choices for the four (4) titles at stake. With the finals only a couple of days away (April 14 at the Tanghalang Pasigueno), here now are the guys I have short-listed as the ones who might figure out well during judgment night.

Aside from the main title, three (3) other recognitions will be handed out – Mr. Universal Ambassador
​Philippines 2015, Mr. Real Universe Philippines 2015 and Mr. Global International Philippines 2015 – all of which have their corresponding international pageant missions to compete in.

My Top 15 (Photos courtesy of Edmund Chua):

Cebu City, Mabalacat City, Angono, Consolacion, Candaba and Nueva Ecija
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Navotas City, Candon, Benguet, Sultan Kudarat, Marikina City and Midsayap
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Davao, Cordillera Administrative Region and Naga City
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My Choices for the Win:

Here are the four of the guys in my Top 8 I am putting bets on

Here are the four of the guys in my Top 8 I am putting bets on

Above are the four other guys who complete my Top 8

Above are the four other guys who complete my Top 8

Since I am not very familiar with the international male competitions where the three other winners will be sent to, I am focusing first on the guy who stands a chance of nailing the Mister United Continents Philippines 2015 title who will take part in Mister United Continents 2015 to be hosted here in Manila late next month.

I am looking at Angono’s Reynaldo Cataluna III and Cebu City’s Reuter Hanz Velano for the top 2 titles. Both are veritable six-footers with that unmistakable international appeal.

As for the two other winners, I would like to see Candaba’s Ricardo de Jesus and Consolacion’s Christopher Joshua Ibañez getting the plum wins. Mabalacat’s Francis Alexis Martinez, Nueva Ecija’s Cris Edwin Navarro, Midsayap’s Kevin Dale Jovellano and Marikina City’s Ahmer Timothy Manalansang are potential climbers to the top.

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