What modern-day moms want

MANILA, Philippines - From fashion icons to full-time moms — it’s been an incredible lifestyle change for Rissa Mananquil-Trillo and Amanda Griffin, but it’s a change they both love, for all its challenges and rewards.

Rissa Mananquil-Trillo has held many positions over the years: supermodel, columnist, teacher, and president of the Philippine Modeling Association fo the Philippines. She’s a remarkable woman who believes that being a fashion model isn’t just about having a pretty face, but about developing your skills to be the best in your field, learning all the aspects of your business, and striving for excellence while still maintaining a humble disposition. As a mother to an extraordinary young boy, she may be undertaking her most important role yet.

For the everyday work around the house, Rissa is glad to have a partner in Samsung Digital Appliances. A line of household devices that utilizes the latest technologies to make chores a snap. From the kitchen, to the living room, to the wash area, a house furnished with the latest Samsung digital appliances becomes a model home of the future; managing all aspects of Rissa’s life so she has time for the ones she loves the most.

The Samsung digital refrigerator is a self-defrosting refrigerator that keeps food and vegetables fresh. Doing away with the need for manual defrosting gives Rissa one less thing to worry about in her already busy schedule. The clean, airtight environment prevents the growth of harmful fungi and bacteria, ensuring that her house has fresh and healthy food available at all times. Coupled with Samsung’s digital microwave, Rissa has the perfect pair to make food preparation a snap.

Wash list: Samsung’s digital washing machine makes laundry a breeze for expectant mom Rissa Trillo who can now focus her energy on being a mom.

As a fashion icon, Rissa knows the importance of taking proper care of her clothes. Samsung’s digital washing machine is fully-automatic and gets laundry done with just the touch of a button. Its built-in Ecobubble Technology helps laundry detergent permeate through fabric better, washing clothes thoroughly but gently. Best of all, it can provide up to 70 percent energy savings, washing clothes as efficiently and effectively in cold water as other washing machines do with hot water, which a practical mom like Rissa fully appreciates. Indeed, gone are the days of washing machines in need of constant supervision. Samsung’s digital washing machine makes doing laundry an effortless affair, allowing Rissa to focus her energy on being a parent.

When she does get time off from her busy schedule, the Samsung digital air-conditioner maintains a relaxing environment which Rissa can enjoy with her family. Its Smart Inverter Technology makes more efficient use of electricity, and its built-in filters guard against airborne bacteria, providing Rissa and her family with a constant, steady flow of cool, clean air.

Rissa spent time as a teacher, passing her in-depth knowledge of the fashion industry to the next generation of aspiring models. Now, she acts as a teacher to her son, who is on the verge of becoming a young man. She knows that she has to be there for him during the formative years of his life. Samsung digital appliances give her the peace of mind that she needs, allowing her to spend less time on housework and more time with her child. With all her accomplishments in her field, coupled with her ability to raise a family, it’s no wonder so many women look up to Rissa.

Another fashion superstar who loves being a mom is Amanda Griffin — a fact that she excitedly talks about in numerous blogs and columns. Becoming a mother was a life-changing experience for Amanda, and the veteran fashion model and VJ has embraced motherhood with absolute gusto. Fulfilling the needs of her child and helping him grow in a loving and healthy environment is a top priority for Amanda now, which is why she relies on a brand of household appliances that can help her along the way.

Amanda is glad to have Samsung digital appliances to help her with all the work that needs to be done around the house. Amanda equips her home with the latest technology that Samsung has to offer so that she can get chores done quickly and efficiently.

Ice, ice, baby: Amanda Griffin wants a refrigerator where she can store her food safely. Which is why she loves the high-tech Samsung digital refrigerator with its no-frost technology that prevents the buildup of ice and its Silver Nano Health System that completely stops the growth of bacteria.

Taking care of a young boy can be a handful at times, and his boundless energy can result in a lot of dirty clothes. For this task, Amanda uses her Samsung digital washing machine. It is a fully-automatic washing machine that can get laundry done with one press of a button. No more watching and waiting, no more transferring clothes from one compartment to another. Amanda just loads her washer and presses a button. It comes equipped with Samsung’s own cutting-edge Wobble Technology which gives each piece of clothing a thorough wash while preventing tangles. Clothes come out of the machine clean and smooth, making ironing less of a chore.

Proper food and nourishment is a must for every growing boy, and a lot of households don’t realize the risks they take when storing their food. The aging refrigerators that have become a staple in kitchens for decades need constant, manual defrosting, which can lead to many hours and food wasted. Left unchecked, the buildup of ice can lead to the growth of harmful fungi and bacteria that settle on food. Amanda wants a refrigerator where she can store her food safely, which is why her kitchen comes equipped with a Samsung digital refrigerator. This high-tech refrigerator automatically defrosts itself, no need to spend long hours waiting for the ice to melt. Its no-frost technology prevents the buildup of ice, and its Silver Nano Health System completely stops the growth and bacteria and fungi. Best of all, its Twin Cooling System and Coolever Zone keeps food and veggies fresh longer. Whenever Amanda gets something out of the fridge, she knows that it’s clean and fresh and ready to be served.

The immune systems of children are still in the stages of developing, which is why they can easily catch diseases floating in the air, invisible to the naked eye. Amanda’s Samsung air-conditioner comes equipped with a filtering system that purifies the air and eliminates airborne viruses. Amanda and her son can breathe easy, knowing that their Samsung air-conditioner is keeping the air in their home clean and safe, 24/7. It even comes equipped with Smart Inverter Technology that maintains the perfect temperature without the need to constantly turn on and off. Finally, its Turbo Mode feature allows it to reach the ideal temperature immediately, meaning less time waiting and less wasted electricity.

Rissa and Amanda are glad that they have a brand like Samsung that can back them up, allowing them to give their children all the love and support they need. Models both on and off the ramp, Rissa and Amanda are shining examples of the modern-day mom.