Marc Cubales to Close Out Thailand Fashion Week with Mystique Collection.

Thailand Fashion Week is about to end and the best way to close it is by featuring the best of Filipino designers on its finale show. 

To conclude the 2023 Spring and Summer collection show at the Varavela in Bangkok, Thailand is none other than Marc Cubales of MC Production, the same man that brought the much talked about risqué runway fashion show, Cosmo Manila King and Queen earlier this November. 

The former international model based in the United Kingdom is now taking over the fashion scene again this time by producing shows such as the finale show of Thailand Fashion Week where he will be showcasing 10 Homme & Femme masterpieces. 

Marc will also be presenting a fashion line called "Mystique", made by his beloved Joyce Pilarsky who is known for her eccentric and Avant Garde fashion and jewelry designs. The two teamed up for this collaboration that will highlight the elegance that is unconventional with a touch of darkness in a mysterious fashion. 

Joining Marc Cubales and Joyce Pilarski in the finale of Thailand Fashion Week's Spring-Summer 2023 Collection are some of Cosmo Manila winners such as Hawkins Madrid, RJ De Vera, and Jovy Angel. 

The finale show is happening this Wednesday, November 30, 6:20pm Bangkok time.  

Miss Grand Philippines Officially Launched!

After almost 7 years with Bb Pilipinas Charities Inc. the Miss Grand Philippines franchise is now a stand along beauty pageant under the ALV Pageant Circle of Arnold L. Vegafria, who also owns the franchise of Miss Supranational and Miss World Philippines franchise. 

In their official launch held last November 24 at the Hilton Manila in Newport World Resorts in Pasay City, the Miss Grand Philippines launch was spearheaded by no other than MGI Owner, Mr. Nawat Itsaragrisil along with ALV and the current Miss Grand International 2022 winners led by grand winner Isabella Menin and our very own 5th Runner Up Roberta Tamondong. 

The MGI Organization takes this launch as a new beginning in the Philippines' pageant scene as they know the love and hate relationship between the Filipino pageant fans and media with their organization. 

Also, part of their itinerary here in Manila, the 9 winners along with the top execs of MGI was a tour around the country's capital city. The 9 queens visited Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Rizal Park, and the National Museum where they were taught of the Philippines rich history. 

They also visited the Manila North Cemetery for a gift giving, which Mr. Nawat has been doing for almost a decade now. 

The 3-day visit of the Miss Grand queens was capped off with a Meet and Greet mall show in Ayala Malls Circuit in Makati where they got the chance to mingle with their Filipino fans before flying back to Bangkok. 

The search for the Miss Grand Philippines will begin early 2023 and is expected to have their grand coronation in March of 2023! Who are your early bets for MGP 2023? 

Meet the Great Man of the Universe Philippines Winners

 

The inaugural Great Man of the Universe Philippines did not disappoint, for a neophyte male pageant, owner Shandy Montecarlo-Lim gave an incredible pageant night not only to the candidates, but also to its patrons. 

Held at the Grand Ballroom of Novotel Araneta City last night, 40 Great Filipino Men battle it out in the four rounds of competition and the Great Man from Bohol, Joshua Lillehagen emerged the greatest of them all as he was crowned as the first ever Great Man of the Universe 2022. The 19-year-old Dubai based Boholano is a student and a model, who was already a heavy favorite during the pre-pageant activities. 

Placing as Great Man: Education and Sports is South Cotabato's Jupheter Franco, Tacloban City's Justine Ong was named as Great man: Pro Earth, Sablan, Benguet's Stephen Harold Liley Jr. was given the Great Man: Culture and Tourism, while Sta Rosa City's Rizmel Cabigao was named Top Model. 

Wrapping up the awards, Lanao del Norte's EJay Malik was named as Great Man Ambassador, from the Great Man Fil Com is KSA's Aaron Jo Reyes, Great Man of Mindanao is Dan Kemuel Mabano of Lugait, Misamis Oriental, Apple Pentocan Lao of Leyte was named as Great Man of Visayas, and Renzo Manalo Austria of Paete, Laguna was named as Great Man of Luzon. 

Meet the candidates of the Great Man of the Universe Philippines

Meet the 40 candidates of the inaugural Great Man of the Universe Philippines, who among these 40 handsome Pinoys will emerge the greatest of them all, find out this coming November 13. 

 

Binibining Plipinas Calls it Quits with Miss Grand International

 

After seven years of having the franchise of Miss Grand Philippines, the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. has finally called it quits with the Thailand based pageant. In a statement released by BPCi through their head and spokesperson, Ginez Enriquez.

  "BPCI officially withdraws from Miss Grand International and will no longer renew its franchise. We thank the organizers of Miss Grand International and wish them the best in their future endeavors." Enriquez said. 

Binibining Pilipinas has sent high caliber candidates in the past seven years, although they weren't able to get a crown, the organization has produced a first runner up in Nicole Cordovez back in 2016, a second runner up with Elizabeth Clenci in 2017, a 3rd runner up in 2015 with Parul Shah, and just recently with Roberta Tamondong as one of the 5th runner up. 

Rumor has it that the Miss Grand International is having Grand launch in the coming weeks here in the Philippines. 

Meet Cosmo Manila’s King and Queen, Jovy Angel and Morena Carlos

 

It was indeed a sizzling hot night as Cosmo Manila named it’s newest King and Queen of risqué runway, 14 gorgeous hot men and 17 beautiful and sexy ladies battle it out on the runway, strutting their stuff and showing off their fit and sexy body. 

Emerging as Cosmo Manila King is MMA fighter from Pampanga, Jovy Angel, placing as first runner up is Nash Mendoza, RJ Absalud was named as second runner up, while Christian Villarin placed as third runner up, wrapping up the winners at 4th runner up is Simon Abrenica. 

Morena Carlos bested 16 other ladies to win the Cosmo Manila Queen Crown, Aya Valdez came in as first runner up, second runner up went to Dimpol Ortega, heavy favorite Anita Gomez was named as third runner up, and Sahara Cruz went with the fourth runner up placement. 

Cosmo Manila King and Queen 2022 is produced by Marc Cubales. 

Tera: Giving Higher Dose of Music

Last October 25, Merlion Events Production Inc. and Tyronne Escalante teamed up once more to bring a new artist up in the entertainment scene by the name of "Tera". 

Tera, which in Latin means Earth, is all set to shake the ground as she brings in her music as she launches her first ever single. "Higher Dosage". The song is written by Tera herself, her genre is more of an alternative pop that touches into a bit of darker themed music and how people deal with their troubles. 

The song "Higher Dosage" was composed by Tera way back in 2019. This 2022, tera is finally launching the music video of the song that is directed by Elena Virata, choreography was spearheaded by Douglas Nierras, Chrisy Sawada, and Froi Dabalus, she also had piano trainings under the Yupangco Music Academy, Voice Masterclass with Monet Silverstre, and just recently with the Madz Studio coached by Alfred Samonte.  

Aside from Higher Dosage, Tera also performed two other singles, "Façade" and "Sa Dilim" at her Grand Launch in a hotel in Quezon City. 

“This is a dream come true for me. I grew up watching live concert CDs of Michael Jackson and Beyoncé who both shaped me as a performer. Even as a child, I would perform for people and ever since then, I just never got tired of sharing my craft. Ultimately, I hope that people would relate to my songs and be blown away by my performances,” Tera ends.

 You can follow Tera on her social media pages, @MusicallyTera on Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter, Musically Tera on Facebook. 

Meet the 17 Ladies competing to be the Cosmo Manila Queen 2022.

 

The search is on for the ultimate male risqué runway model in the Philippines as 17 competing women from different parts of the country vies for the title of Cosmo Manila Queen 2022, they will walk their way to the Php 200,000 cash prize and a modeling contract in their sexiest this coming November 5 at the Sky Dome in SM City North EDSA. 

Who will strut their stuff to reign supreme on the runway? Meet the 17 Cosmo Manila Female Models vying for the Cosmo Manila Queen Title here: 

1. Bianca Usison 

2. Khat Gonzales

3. Claire Ramos

4. Zahara Cruz 

5. Ver Johansson

6. Aya Valdez

7. Jannah Garcia

8. Milka Gonzales

9. Anita Gomez

10. Arianne  Villareal

11. Jasmine Benigno Castro

12. Airah Graciela 

13. Dimpol Ortega 

14. Mae Burgos

15. Neah Cassandra  Aguilar

16. Morena Carlos

17. Deberly Bangcore

Cosmo Manila King and Queen aims to help the “Gintong Palad at Balikatan Foundation”, the show is produced by Marc Cubales and will be directed by Bembem Espanto. For ticket inquiries, you can visit SMTickets.com or call 09667088434 or 096025339303 for more information on how you can get your tickets. 

Meet the 16 Men vying for Cosmo Manila King 2022.

 

The search is on for the ultimate male risqué runway model in the Philippines as 16 competing men from different parts of the country vies for the title of Cosmo Manila King 2022, these 16 men will walk there way to the Php 200,000 cash prize and a modeling contract in their sexiest this coming November 5 at the Sky Dome in SM City North EDSA. 

Who will strut their stuff to reign supreme on the runway? Meet the 16 Cosmo Manila Male Models vying for the Cosmo Manila King Title here: 

1. Hawkin Madrid

2. Paul Jiggs Venturero

3. David  Soledad

4. Christian Villarin

5. Nash Mendoza

6. Aaron Moreno

7. John Zafe 

8. Simon Abrenica

9. Hanz Vergara 

10. Jovy Angel

11. Ivan Bonifacio 

12. Ronie Palermo 

13. Curt  Del Rosario 

14. Ronniel Absalud 

15. Allen Ong Molina

16. Chad Solano

Cosmo Manila King and Queen aims to help the “Gintong Palad at Balikatan Foundation”, the show is produced by Marc Cubales and will be directed by Bembem Espanto. For ticket inquiries, you can visit SMTickets.com or call 09667088434 or 096025339303 for more information on how you can get your tickets. 

Disney+ is coming to the Philippines!

 

Disney fans celebrate! As the company's online streaming platform is about to come in the shores of the Philippines starting November 17! 

Subscriptions: 

• Mobile plan - ₱159 per month or ₱1,150 per year

• Premium plan - ₱369 per month or ₱2,950 per year

Disney+ started back in 2019.