The Bb. Pilipinas 2015 Queens in an inside beauty feature of Metro Magazjne's June 2015 issue (Photo credit: Rogelie Catacutan)
Metro Mag's June 2015 has Georgina Wilson and Solenn Heussaff as the other cover girls for this special issue.
Fil-American Kelsey Merritt on the cover of Metro Magazine June 2015 ish
P.S. Below is a short vid of Kelsey showing some BTS of her shoot for Abby Jocson last April, 2015.
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Happy Easter, dear readers!
On this, the 7th and last day of our theme this week, I give you “Temptation Island” which is the most popular Filipino movie that had a beauty pageant at the core of its plot. The original, directed by the late Joey Gosiengfiao and released back in 1980, was actually interesting because it starred a number of actual beauty queens (Bb. Pilipinas Universe 1977 Jennifer Cortez, Miss Maja Pilipinas Bambi Arambulo and Azenith Briones) and immediately achieved cult-classic status that encouraged a 2011 remake from Director Chris Martinez and casted popular stars (Marian Rivera, Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe and Solenn Heussaff) instead.
Watch the original and click on the trailer of the remake. Tell me which one floats your boat better. š
The first video is the full version of the original released in 1980.
courtesy of Oriana Romy
Below is the trailer of the 2011 remake of the original cult classic of a movie
courtesy of Regal Films
Rachel Peters during the OC announcement at Raven Boutique Club
Photo credit: Jory Rivera/OPMB Worldwde
More than the trite comparison to celebrity Solenn Heussaff, Rachel projects an attention-grabbing aura that is unmistakably hers alone. She oozes confidence. And with keen observation, any pageant watcher will detect the small and precise nuances in her moves that shout a potential winner’s profile in motion.
This girl started to whet my appetite during yesterday’s announcement of Miss World Philippines 2014 Official Candidates. It bears watching how she will gradually turn on the heat even more in the coming weeks of pre-pageant activities.
Wearing her black evening gown, Rachel is a stunning presence.
I can only agree that, indeed, she could be the secret weapon of KF. But then again, we already knew her intentions of joining way before the screenings. So let me re-christen Rachel Peters as the beauty camp’s deadly weapon. š
Rachel Peters and her make-up transformation.
Rachel Peters (KF) Photo credit: Fabmanilaph
You see, if we are to compare her photo (during a fashion show at Fisher Mall) on the left, the changes are amazing. With the meticulous strokes of a brush and the expert hands of a topnotch make-up artist, the results can be really outstanding.
Rachel is busy preparing herself for the Miss World Philippines 2014 screenings scheduled this month. And just like the earlier-reported joiners this year, she is giving her 100% in covering all bases (like her reported BWAP activity with Hablondawani below) to insure that she has a good fighting chance for the crown. š
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For the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival, Regal Entertainment presents the only full-length drama in the roster of movies this year. “Yesterday Today Tomorrow” is a star-studded production which, according to Director/Scriptwriter Jun Lana, is “…about what happens to a family when faced with a tragedy and how it changes each and every member and how they deal with the tragedy that befalls them.ā
Heading the cast are Maricel Soriano and Gabby Concepcion in their comeback team-up for the big screen. Joining them are Dennis Trillo, Carla Abellana, Jericho Rosales, Lovi Poe, Solenn Heussaff, Paulo Avelino, Ronaldo Valdez, Agot Isidro and introducing Eula Caballero.
I love big family dramas and this being the only movie of the genre in the MMFF, I will surely queue during the long weekend before New Year.
Watch out for “Yesterday Today Tomorrow” starting December 25.
The day has arrived. The remake of Temptation Island opens nationwide today. If you’re a big fan of the original cult classic, watch this one to see how Director Chris Martinez pays homage to the late mother creator, Joey Gosiengfiao. And if you’re just plain curious, check it out because I’m pretty sure it will be an all-out fun flick to spend two hours of your time with. š
Watch the full trailer here:
courtesy of regalcinema
As my week is pretty full at work, I’m scheduled to watch it (with two of my friends-contemporaries) this coming Saturday….first screening! š
Before the much-awaited remake of Temptation Island hits the multiplexes next month, why not watch the original cult classic which inspired the new version? The quartet characters of Azenith Briones, Dina Bonnevie, Jennifer Cortez and Bambi Arambulo will be given fresh takes by new leads Marian Rivera, Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe and Solenn Heussaff, respectively. What’s more the latter will have names made famous by past Joey Gosienfiao movies such as Christina, Virginia P., Pura and Serafina. The four will share the screen with leading men Aljur Abrenica, Tom Rodriguez, Mikael Daez (who took over the role originally meant for Paulo Avelino after the latter contracted pneumonia just before the shoot in Ilocos Norte), John “Sweet” Lapus and Rufa Mae Quinto. Director Chris Martinez is pressured to measure up to the campiness of the original, while injecting modern concepts to the same. I wonder how the giant friend chicken and ice cream cone will be shown because those are integral parts during the desert scenes when everyone is starting to freak out due to hunger.
I’m really hyped up for the remake, just as the others who grew up relishing the first in their younger years. Watch now! š
video courtesy of 6988kid
Just to whet your appetite even more, here are some photos (courtesy of cast member Rufa Mae Quinto by way of Starmometer.com and Kapuso Central) from the shooting of the Temptation Island remake in Paoay, Ilocos Norte:
The cast of the Temptation Island remake in between takes while enduring the scorching heat of the desert in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.
The three gorgeous hunks of the Temptation Island remake - (l-r) Tom Rodriguez, Mikael Daez and Aljur Abrenica - in between takes.
(l-r) Lovi Poe, Solenn Heussaff and Rufa Mae Quinto taking a break from the shoot while lounging in their makeshift tents in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.
(l-r) Lovi Poe, Rufa Mae Quinto, Solenn Heussaff and Tom Rodriguez shooting a scene in the middle of the desert.
The ladies enduring sudden desert storms while in the middle of shooting.
(l-r) Marian Rivera, Heart Evangelista and Aljur Abrenica in between takes.
Rufa Mae Quinto, Lovi Poe and Marian Rivera waiting for their takes.
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