Fit, Sexy & Ageless

The Maybank Performing Arts Theater in Taguig City sizzled as fit, sexy and ageless men and women who will compete for the much-awaited Century Tuna Superbods were presented to the media.

The Superbods male and female finalists are Jules Aquino, Angelo Cacciatore, Elcid Camacho, Tony De Oteyza, Denver Hernandez, Farzam Nazirian, Luiji Panoso, Sandro Roman, Tommy Tiangco, Anthony Wahl, Christine Balaguer, Faith Garcia, Weizel Gulfan, Maureen Montagne, Mariah Nilo, Queenie Rehman, Joanna Toledo, Amanda Villanueva, Kim Ross Williams and Bella Ysmael.

The Superbods (Ageless category) male and female finalists are Albert Adrales, Manny Apilado, Marc Dungo, Rob Geronimo, Grech Go, Johann Ludovica, Manu Reyes, Jerome Salvado, Ari Simangan, Jude Yap, Glenda Bayona, Elisse Camarillo, Anna Cope, Maricel Cruz, Mica Fuentes, Michelle Garcia, Lois Hunter, Angel Jones, Margaret Chua Lao and Romela Nacar.

The VIP Night presentation, hosted by Raymond Gutierrez and Gelli Victor, also featured the Superbods Ageless 2018 behind-the-scenes video that showed the search process, and a fashion show presented by Zalora with the finalists on the runway. Also present at the event were Century Tuna Superbods ambassadors Ina Raymundo, Gerald Anderson and Matteo Guidicelli.

The finals night will be held at the Cove in Okada Manila on April 12. The four winners of Century Tuna Superbods 2018 will each receive a cash prize of P500,000, an appliance showcase worth P250,000 from Indesit, Mabe and Philips; an editorial campaign contract from Zalora; a training contract from Star Magic; a one-year unlimited elite membership at Gold’s Gym; a May 2018 Mega magazine supplement feature; P5,000-worth of Vansydical Sportswear; and a special prize from Cove Manila.

One lucky finalist will take home a brand-new Chevrolet Trax and will be selected based on the transformation videos of each candidate’s journey towards becoming a Superbod.  Special awards to be given away are Superbod Beachbod, Superbod of the Night (Best in Runway), Superbods Challenge winners, People’s Choice, Photogenic Award and Best in Congeniality.

Century Tuna Superbods Ageless 2018 is supported by Cove Manila, the official venue partner of Century Tuna Superbods Ageless finals night. Major sponsors are Indesit, Mabe and Philips Domestic Appliances. Minor sponsors are Tanduay Distillers Inc., Zalora, Chevrolet, Gold’s Gym and Star Magic. Participating sponsors are Shakey’s, Quorn, Gardenia, Vansydical, Sir George Salon and Fudgy Bar 100-Calorie Pack.

(For more information about the competition, visit www.facebook.com/centurytuna. )

The 12th batch of American Field Service scholars. (Seated, from left) Erma S a r m e n t a - S a n d o v a l , Erlinda Quimpo-Fernandez, Judy Muyco-Rio, Lauren Clemente-Divina, Marilou Llaneza -Ramos, Aurora Merano and Carol Nuñez; (standing, from left) Roselio Ko, Butchie Lat, Bobby Navarrete, Noel Chua, Joey Balicanta, Joe Tale, Hector Dimacali and Elvi Asuncion. Attendees not in photo are Jerry Reyes, Joven Reyes and Cora Atienza-Arancon.

American Field Service scholars celebrate golden anniversary

In 1967, 63 student-leaders from high schools all over the country were sent as scholars to the US, under the American Field Service (AFS) Scholarship Program. All of them graduated as senior high school students in the American high school they attended and returned to the country in 1968.

These AFS returnees have since become known professionals and leaders in their chosen fields.

To commemorate the 50th year of their graduation in the US and their return to their homeland, these AFSers and their spouses met in learning- and pleasure-packed activities for three days.

First stop was at the chic Bali-inspired home of AFSer Jerry Reyes and wife Liz in Tagaytay City. Next was at the sprawling Kinaiya organic farm house of AFSer Eric Canoy and wife Desi in Mendez, Cavite.

And the last stop was at the scenic seaside villa of AFSer Noel Chua and wife Marie at Peninsula de Punta Fuego in Nasugbu, Batangas. The last day was highlighted with an interactive lecture on Inner Blossoming by AFSer Marilou Llaneza-Ramos,  author and Ateneo psychology professor. The AFS returnees present were all given a commemorative golden anniversary cup courtesy of AFSer Elvi Asuncion and wife Bless.

Everybody enjoyed bonding together and reminiscing memories of their stay in the US and more.

Did You See The Words #4 collage by Jacob Lindo.

Art in the Park 2018

The much-awaited 12th edition of Art in the Park will be held on April 15 at the Jaime Velasquez Park in Salcedo Village, Makati City. It will feature 56 galleries, art collectives, independent art spaces and student groups for the benefit of the Museum Foundation of the Philippines (MFPI).

Art in the Park — an affordable art fair — prescribes a cap of P50,000 on each of the art works and it is not at all far-fetched to be able to obtain a coveted piece for much less. It also continues to earmark a portion of all sales to the MFPI that supports the foundation’s mission to create awareness for the National Museum and its network, and ultimately in developing and promoting Philippine culture and art.

Following its custom of featuring special exhibits by artists chosen by the fair’s organizers, this year’s Art in the Park will highlight installations by Tekla Tamoria, a multimedia artist and graduate of University of the Philippines Fine Arts program. Her paper installations, Colony, will feature her personal creative take on beehives. Meanwhile, Jacob Lindo, who frequently works with collage, will also have his art available at the MFPI booth. 

There will be a wide range of dishes from a number of food concessionaires available for fair goers to enjoy, even vegetarian meals, too! The street food of Margarita Fores will be available this year.

Guest performer Bea Lorenzo will render songs in the evening.

Art in the Park 2018 is sponsored by Brgy. Bel-Air, MACEA, Bank of The Philippine Islands and Globe Platinum. * 

(For more information, visit www.artinthepark.ph, Facebook www.facebook/artinthepark and @artintheparkph on Instagram.)

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