Kim Chiu, Sophie Sumner on Meg Magazine December 2012-January 2013 Covers

Kim Chiu is on the cover of MEG Magazine December 2012/ January 2013 issue. Kim looks fierce on the cover photo by Milo Sogueco with styling by Rain Dagala and Portia Ladrido.

Inside Meg's frosty December-January issue, Kim Chiu talks about her showbiz mentors, true friendships, and what she thinks of Xian Lim. We will also learn more about her charitable side, just in time for the season of giving.

Aside from Kim, ANTM Cycle 18 winner Sophie Sumner also have her own cover by Melson Bolongaita. Sophie talks about what it’s like living a Top Model’s life. 

More than the inside stories of Kim Chiu and Sophie Sumner, Meg's holiday issue will also provide several tips on beauty and fashion, including a forecast on top fashion trends this coming 2013.

Grab a copy now of Meg Magazine December 2012-January 2013 issue with Kim Chiu and Sophie Sumner on the covers for only P125, available in stands nationwide.

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Asia's Next Top Model to Air on Studio 23, Application On-Going

Studio 23 has acquired the rights to air “Asia’s Next Top Model,” the Pan-Asian adaptation of the iconic international reality competition series “America’s Next Top Model.”

“We are honored to be the official carrier of the Asian edition of the world’s most popular ultimate modeling competition, which is licensed in over 100 markets around the world,” said March Ventosa, head of Studio 23 and Cable Channels & Print Media Group (CCPMG). “We hope that the first winner in the prestigious competition will come from the Philippines.”

Filipinas will have the chance to compete in the fashion-themed reality program as it has opened casting calls to aspiring female models aged 18 to 27 years old, at least 5’7” in height, who speak and understand English, and are currently residing in the Philippines, or have a permanent address in the country. Application can be done via mail or online (www.AsiasNextTopModel.tv) until May 21, 2012, 6 p.m. (Singapore time).

The show will be hosted by well-known celebrity and former international model/VJ/actress/presenter Nadya Hutagalung, who was voted one of “Singapore’s Top 20 Most Influential People” by CNN and awarded the “Best TV Host” title by ELLE Magazine Singapore in 2009.

In the next few weeks, the program will be announcing the coveted judging panel, official modeling agency and the show’s brand partners. Watch out for “Asia’s Next Top Model” airing soon on Studio 23.

Text by Studio 23

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Video: Francis Libiran and Anne Curtis Featured on America's Next Top Model

Pinoy designer Francis Libiran's creations were featured in the April 25th episode of America's Next Top Model (ANTM). Also, the photos of Francis Libiran's gowns worn by Anne Curtis were shown in that episode to introduce the fashion that is very Libiran.

The said episode will be airing on Philippine TV today, April 30 via ETC Channel 9 at 8:00 PM.

Francis Libiran's creation showcased in America's
Next Top Model (ANTM)

Two days after the said episode aired on US television, Francis revealed to TV Patrol how delighted he was for being featured in the show. “Nakakataba ng puso. Parati nilang (sinasabi) na Pinoy Pride—another Filipino who made it to the international scene," said Libiran.

Watch the behind-the-scenes footage of Anne Curtis' pictorial wearing Libiran's gown for ANTM

It was ANTM producer Michael Carandang who invited Francis Libiran to design for a challenge in the show’s 18th cycle. For the challenge, Libiran created designs using the Hello Kitty character, a favorite of ANTM's host Tyra Banks.

According to Francis, Tyra wanted the designs to be radical and difficult to wear to create more challenge for the contestants. He described that the designs involved the use of lunchboxes and even toasters, thus making them indeed difficult to wear but interesting to look at.

His red carpet designs will also be showcased  in the show, as worn by Kapamilya star Anne Curtis.

Watch the video clip showing Franci Libiran's design being worn by ANTM's contestants and Anne Curtis' photos wearing Libiran:

Photo courtesy of Francis Libiran (Twitter)

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Anne Curtis Wears Francis Libiran for America's Next Top Model

Anne Curtis recently did a photoshoot wearing the creations of Filipino fashion designer Francis Libiran for America's Next Top Model. The photos of Anne wearing the gowns of Francis Libiran will be showcased in an episode of the hit American reality show.

The said episode will air on April 25 in the US via the CW channel and in the Philippines on April 30 via cable channel ETC.

Anne Curtis and Francis Libiran caught in the lens of Mark Nicdao for America's Next Top Model

Francis Libiran, who was tapped to do a collection for an ANTM episode made 4 gowns specifically for the shoot and Anne Curtis was picked by the Pinoy designer as a model because according to him, Anne "represents a perfect Filipina."

Anne, meanwhile was very happy doing the shoot for Libiran as the designer has done most of her gowns when she was just starting in the business.

“I’d do anything for him. Back then when I was just starting in the industry, he made all the beautiful dresses that I wore in special events in my life,” said Anne.

Famed Filipino photographer, Mark Nicdao did the glamour shots of Anne wearing flambouyant gowns. This will be the first time that the works of a Pinoy photographer will be exhibited in ANTM, according to America's Next Top Model producer, fellow Filipino Michael Carandang.

Carandang was also all praises for the talent of Filipino designers. In fact, prior to Francis Libiran, Filipino designers Michael Cinco and Oliver Tolentino have penetrated ANTM after their creations were featured in a number of episodes of the show last year.

Even host Tyra Banks had already wore Francis Libiran's work. Tyra was among those Best-Dressed during the annual Blossom Ball in New York wearing the gown made by Libiran.

Watch the behind-the-scenes video of Anne Curtis' photoshoot for ANTM below:

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