Enrique Gil finally gets Benched

MANILA, Philippines - “Yesterday is history, today is a gift, tomorrow is a mystery.” This passage greets anyone who tries to peek into the world of Enrique Gil via social media. And it does, in fact, say a lot about the young actor — that he lives in the moment and remembers to be grateful for every step of his fast-rising career in showbusiness. Today, the 23-year-old best known for his dancing and acting chops gets to add one more item to his resume: Bench model.

After hundreds – or perhaps thousands – of requests to get Enrique on board, Bench has finally heeded the fans’ call. The Philippines’ leading clothing and lifestyle brand recently revealed Enrique Gil as their newest endorser. Fresh off the success of the primetime TV phenomenon Forevermore and the blockbuster film Everyday I Love You, the teen idol makes waves once again as he joins the buzzworthy brood of Benchsetters known to grace the pages of our favorite local reads or turn heads via massive, traffic-stopping billboards.

Of course, the young star’s becoming a part of Bench has resulted in an unsurprising rush of comments on the brand’s social media posts, ranging from “Finally!” to “He’s the best model”, to “He’s perfect for Bench.” Those are pretty big shoes to fill, if you think about it, but we have every reason to believe the fans are not wrong in thinking he was always meant to be a Benchsetter. Enrique, for one, is an all-around cool guy. With the killer combination of good boy looks and bad boy swagger, Enrique carries himself with the kind of confidence that calls for attention. The actor plays various roles not only through his acting stints, but even when it comes to his personal style. We see him switching comfortably from his dancing, streetwear-sporting self to a more dapper, suit-wearing debonair almost every day — something he undeniably does with ease.

Enrique Gil’s launching campaign for the brand does exactly what it should: It highlights Bench’s tried and tested ability to cater to the clothing needs of the modern man, but it also puts the spotlight on the cool and confident actor who’s as comfortable in front of the camera as he is behind it. Like the actor that he is, Enrique showcases different sides to a man in this swoon-worthy series of layouts.

Among those featured in his launching campaign are the foolproof guy-next-door get-up – Enrique dons a striped sando with a black and gray bomber jacket and gray jogger pants. Other featured menswear staples include a tricolored woven shirt, a checkered pullover, cargo joggers, a long-length tee with pocket and side zipper details, colored chinos, and a timeless blue cardigan. So whether your idea of menswear includes casual staples like jackets and jeans, preppy pieces like dress shirts and cardigans, or streetwear in the form of hoodies and long-length shirts, this campaign proves that as far as clothing options go, Bench will always have you covered.

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