ANTM CYCLE 17 (ALL STAR) EPISODE 9

In this episode of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 17 which was held in Greece. The six contenders had to pose in a big bowl of Greek salad wearing a swimwear which was sponsored by BENCH a popular clothing brand in the Philippines. As expected Shannon refused to do the challenge therefore she was eliminated.

Georgina Wilson a Filipino-British top model and a VJ had made an appearance as a wardrobe stylist of Bench but it was so abrupt I could hardly recognize her.

Before the photo shoot the finalist had an opportunity to collaborate with Michael Cinco a Dubai base Filipino fashion designer for their final runaway gown but sadly only the top 2 finalist could wear it on the runaway. He’s eco-friendly couture gown was also featured in cycle 16.

Again Allison had won the mini-challenge but Dominique had  the best photo for this episode.

A PLAYDATE OF ANGELINA JOLIE'S BROOD AND GWEN STEFANI'S BOYS

Gwen Stefani and Angelina Jolie had arranged a playdate for their kids at Gwen Stefani’s London home. How lovely to hear that the children of an A-list celebrities manage to enjoy their play time despite paparazzi clustered around the road trying to take a snap with Angelina’s kids which includes Zahara, Shiloh and her twins Vivienne and Knox. The Jolie-Pitt clan is currently in UK as Brad shoots his new film World War Z while the Stefani-Rossdale clan is currently staying in their home in UK. See photos below.

GUCCI AWARD FOR WOMEN in CINEMA 2011

A star studded night took place in Venice Italy last September 2, 2011, the 2011 Gucci Awards for Women. As we all know The House of Gucci also known as Gucci is an Italian fashion and leather goods label which is founded by  Guccio Gucci in 1921. The said event had been attended by actress Salma Hayek with husband Francois Henri-Pinault, actress Evan Rachel Wood and actor James Franco  in Hotel Cipriani's cinema. Madonna which is wearing one of Gucci’s evening gown look stunning as she presented the award for outstanding artistic achievement to rising star for Jessica Chastain while Abbie Cornish was wearing a black and white satin gown.

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TOP 10 INTERNATIONAL CELEBRITIES with FILIPINO descent

1. 1. Hailee Steinfeld

She is an American actress with a Filipino descent on the maternal side. She began acting at the age of 8 in several short films. She also has several appearances in commercials and in TV guest-starring roles. Her rose to fame was when she portrayed Mattie Ross in the 2010 film True Grit and had been nominated for an Academy award for Best Supporting Actress and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Currently she has been cast as Juliet Capulet in an upcoming adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

2. 2. Vanessa Hudgens

She is a singer and actress with a Filipino blood on the maternal side. She starred as Gabriella in the hit Disney Channel TV movie High School Musical.

3. 3. Bruno Mars

Peter Gene Hernandez better known as Bruno Mars is a singer-songwriter and record producer with a Filipino blood in the maternal side.

4. 4. Apl.D.Ap

Allan Pineda Lindo, Jr. a.k.a Apl.D.Ap is a Filipino American Rapper and record producer. He is one of the members of Black Eyed Peas. In 2003 he explains his life and brought his Filipino culture through his song called "The Apl Song" in the Black Eyed Peas Album “Elephunk”.

5. 5. Enrique Iglesias

He is a Spanish pop music singer-songwriter. His mother is Filipina while his father is Spanish.

6. 6. Charice Pempengco

She is a Filipina singer and actress who rose to popularity through YouTube. Her first international album Charice in 2010 entered the Billboard 200 at number-eight, thus making her the first Asian singer in history to land in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 album chart. She currently joined the cast of the TV hit series GLEE as Sunshine Corazon, a Filipino exchange student.

7. 7. Lea Salonga

She is a Filipina singer and actress. She made her way international when she was selected to play Kim in the musical Miss Saigon in 1989. She also provided the singing voice of Jasmine in Aladdin (1992), and Fa Mulan in Mulan (1998) and Mulan II (2004).

8. 8. Anna Maria Perez De Tagle

She is an American actress and singer. She has a Filipino descent on the maternal side.

9. 9. Jasmine Villegas

She is an american teen R&B, pop and soul singer. She has a Filipino and Mexican descent. In September 2010 she joined the second leg of Justin Bieber's My World Tour as an opening act. She’s also Bieber's love interest in Baby music video.

10. 10. Jasmine Trias

She is an American singer-entertainer. She was a third place finalist of American Idol Season 3. Her parents are both Filipino immigrants to the state of Hawaii.

Lady Gaga in MTV Video Music Aid Japan

Lady Gaga’s eccentric choice in fashion always left her fans amaze. During the MTV Video Music Aid Japan last Saturday she showed her blonde hair and big black eyes drawn in her pupil.

It reminds me of her Hello Kitty 35th Anniversary Celebration photos wherein she wore this big red ribbon imitating the famous cartoon character of sanrio. It was photograph by Markus Klinko and Indrani, the famous  celebrity photographer.

Also, there was a portion of her bad romance music video wherein her eyes had been purposely edited to make it look bigger.

I guess she's really a big fan of anime that's why she like pretending to have that huge eye.

Emma Watson in Vogue

Emma Watson, famously known as Hermione Granger in the blockbuster movie Harry Potter had become an iconic fashion figure in Hollywood today. She will be on the cover of Vogue July 2011 issue and she will also reveal some details of her personal life, before and after the Harry Potter franchise, her struggle for education, her new project, her interest in fashion and her points of view about love, dating and feminism.

Emma’s statement:

 “I have had no control over my life. I have lived in a complete bubble. They found me and picked me for the part. And now I’m desperately trying to find my way through it.”  

Which only proves that being rich and famous has its price.

Daniel Radcliffe describes his relationship with Emma:

“Very much like brother and sister, and when one or the other of us was having a tricky moment in our lives, it was often that we would confide in each other. We would also help each other with relationship advice; particularly funny were the moments when we would help each other compose texts to the most recent flames in either of our lives (not too flirty, but not too subtle either!). It was certainly a case of the blind leading the blind, but it was extremely funny.”

Emma’s struggle for education:

“I have felt for the last ten years I have had this battle; I’ve been fighting so hard to have an education. It’s been this uphill struggle. I was Warner Bros.’ pain in the butt. I was their scheduling conflict. I was the one who made life difficult. I just realized at one point that I can’t fight everything. I have to move in the direction of it—and go with it.”    

Emma for fashion:

“I didn’t realize what I was taking on. I was doing twelve-hour days on Harry Potter and then coming home to work for two more hours, sizing and cutting designs.”

Emma meeting James Franco:

“It was such a relief to speak to someone who is trying to do the same thing I’m doing. I talked to him about juggling studying and making films and going backward and forward. He’s not afraid or limited by what he fears people will say about it.”

Emma for love:

“I’m a feminist, but I think that romance has been taken away a bit for my generation. I think what people connect with in novels is this idea of an overpowering, encompassing love—and it being more important and special than anything and everything else.”

A Clip of Bella and Edward’s wedding on MTV Awards

For all Twilight Fanatics, here’s the much awaited sneak peek of Edward and Bella’s wedding for Twilight Saga:Breaking Dawn Part 1. The first official trailer will be premiered on June 5 at the MTV awards. The presenters are Robert Pattinson (as Edward), Kristen Stewart (as Bella) and Taylor Lautner (as Jacob). The 15 seconds clip shows Edward standing at the altar and smiling while Bella was walking towards him.

The movie will be released on November 18 this year. I can’t wait to see the trailer and of course the movie itself. Enjoy the video clip guys!

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Justin and Selena lip lock during ABC’s Billboard Music Awards

The celebrity teen couple Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez shared their romantic kiss during the Billboard Music Awards last May 22  at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Just as he was about to go on stage to accept his second award as the Top New Artist, Selena got up then Justin hugged and kissed her. As the camera captured the moment the crowd went wild. OMG! I wonder how Justin’s mom reacted after the event.

Selena was wearing a sexy black dress while Justin wore a gold tuxedo. Such  a lovely couple to watch.

Jessica and Honor in Mexico

Jessica Alba was spotted in Cabo San Lucas Mexico last May 11, together with daughter Honor Warren and a few close friends. They are having a good time enjoying the summer and the beach.  Though pregnant she still looks hot in her skimpy bikini. Jessica also invited Jaime  King which then tweeted on May 10 “grateful to celebrate the birthday of my friend & sister @jessicaalba could she be ANY MORE BEAUTIFUL!.” Enjoy the rest of the summer folks. 

Angelina Jolie for Louis Vuitton

After Angelina Jolie ends her St. John endorsement, the A list celebrity is signing as the new face of LV (Louis Vuitton).  She had her photo shoot in Cambodia tagging along her four older kids, Zahara, Pax, Maddox and Shiloh.  The LV “core values” campaign reportedly shot by Annie Leibovitz will show the mother of six her life journey.

 She’s really into the fashion world lately because aside from Louis Vuitton she recently launched her jewelry line of necklaces, rings and bracelets with the collaboration of jeweler Robert Procop.  The proceeds of her jewelry line will be donated to charity. If you are interested to have one of those jewelry, sad to say that it will only be sold privately to Robert Procop’s client,so goodluck.

My Mother's Day Plan

This is actually my first post and since today is mother's day might as well offer this first post to them. We are celebrating Mother's Day every second Sunday of May together with US and China.  I just wanted to say happy mother’s day to my mom and to every mother around the world. I actually wanted to give her something extra special or maybe an affordable celebration treat to honor her in this very special day. Maybe we could visit a spa together and pamper ourselves with their complete spa package. A date with my mom would be a lot of fun but since she’s on vacation with my sister maybe we’ll celebrate it when she’ll return and it could be a late mother’s day celebration.  For sure the task of nurturing us and molding us to become a God fearing individual wasn't easy. I love you mom and thank you. I’m so lucky to be your daughter.