Enchong Dee Hot Hot Hot! on StarStudio Magazine March 2014 Cover

Kapamilya hunk actor Enchong Dee showcases his well-toned abs on the cover of StarStudio Magazine March 2014 issue dubbed as "hot, hot, hot!"

Enchong traces his showbiz beginnings and career rise to his current ‘hot’ leading man status. He also shares with StarStudio readers his business, Porsche sportscar and his latest passion for wake boarding.

Also making his StarStudio debut in this issue is Joseph Marco. Joseph talks about his showbiz beginnings, the turning points inhis career, his fitness secrets—how he got his body to look that way—and what makes him the one of showbiz’s hot properties.

Also inside Starstudio March 2014 issue are sexy summer beauties Solenn Heussaff and Lovi Poe, Enrique Gil, Ai Ai Delas Alas and the latest Vhong-Cedric-Deniece saga.

Grab your copy of StarStudio March 2014 issue with the hot Enchong Dee on the cover, now available in stands nationwide for only P100.

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Richard-Sarah Love Team; Melason, Lino-Fille, Shamcey-Lloyd Weddings on StarStudio February 2014 Issue

The country’s best source for entertainment news and celebrity lifestyle is taking things notches higher this 2014, following a win at the prestigious 12th Gawad Tanglaw Awards for Best Magazine.

Setting the bar with its recent success, StarStudio aims to up its game of bringing the latest happenings in showbiz, as featured in its newest February issue.

For this month, StarStudio Magazine presents “The Love Diaries”—an issue packed with celebrity love stories that will make for the perfect reading this month of love.

Leading the couples featured in this issue are Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez, who share the exclusive story of how they met and fell in love. The much talked about celebrity couple also give readers a look into their personal travel photos with captions that Sarah wrote herself.

Apart from that, StarStudio looks into celebrity weddings—Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco, Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner-up Shamcey Supsup and Lloyd Lee, and director-turned-Congressman Lino Cayetano and ex-Ateneo volleyball star Fille Cainglet.

A newly-minted couple also takes on the spotlight in StarStudio this February to model day and night date looks, as Gretchen Ho and Robi Domingo show readers ways to look their best for the upcoming Valentine’s day.

All this and more are featured in the February 2014 issue of StarStudio, which was recently named Best Magazine in the 12th Gawad Tanglaw Awards in which ABS-CBN was also named TV Station of the Year.

Get all these and more in StarStudio’s latest issue, available at bookstores and newsstands nationwide. For updates, visit and like StarStudio on Facebook (www.facebook.com/StarStudio.Magazine) and follow the magazine’s official Twitter and Instagram accounts (@starstudiomag) for your best source of entertainment news and celebrity lifestyle.

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Marian Rivera, Celebrity Style Awards and Bamboo's Renewed Friendship with Rico Blanco on StarStudio October 2013 Issue

Kapuso queen Marian Rivera debuts on the cover of StarStudio Magazine this October. Marian looks beautiful, sexy and sassy on the cover photo by famed lensman Mark Nicdao.

StarStudio magazine dedicated a 20-page spread for Marian that traces her style evolution from simple Cavitena into a fierce and fabulous fashion diva. 

In this issue, StarStudio also present the winners of the 2nd StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards. Chosen by a Style Council combined with readers’ votes, the winners include Anne Curtis (Celebrity Fashion Muse and Most Stylish Female Host); Sam Milby (Celebrity Fashion Leading Man); Vice Ganda (Onstage Stylista Male); Sarah Geronimo (Onstage Stylista Female); Kathryn Bernardo (Young Fashionista on the Rise); Elmo Magalona (Young Stylish Guy on the Rise), Vhong Navarro (Stylish Host Male) and Xian Lim and Kim Chiu (Most Stylish Loveteam).

In a rare treat, Bamboo also opens up with a lengthy interview about his personal journey and shares the reasons why he left Rivermaya, went to the US and his renewed friendship with Rico Blanco.

Enjoy all of these stylish and juicy features in the October 2013 issue of StarStudio Magazine from ABS-CBN Publishing.

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Ai Ai Delas Alas, Kim Chiu, Judy Ann Santos and Vice Ganda on StarStudio July 2013

After the sensational revelations she made on The Buzz on May 19, Ai-Ai de las Alas returns to the spotlight in the pages of StarStudio’s July 2013 issue. 

It is the first time Ai-Ai has allowed herself to be interviewed since that emotional confession on The Buzz in which she revealed the breakup of her 29-day marriage. In this issue, StarStudio takes you through Ai-Ai’s intimate yet explosive post-breakup revelations, including why she gravitates toward younger men as partners, what happened the night of May 2 when she decided to end the marriage, the pain she went through, the role her children played, and what she’s learned about love and relationships since then.

Aside from Ai Ai, StarStudio July 2013 issue also features Queen of Teleseryes Judy Ann Santos, comedian Vice Ganda, Kim Chiu and her reconciliation with dad and the home of host Suzi Entrata-Abrera.

StarStudio July 2013 issue is now available in stands nationwide for only P100. Grab a copy now.

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StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards 2013 Nominees

In celebration of its 13th anniversary, StarStudio brings back the magazine's most glamorous event, the StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards. Started in 2010, this is the second year that StarStudio magazine will recognize the best of celebrity fashion in the Philippine entertainment industry.

The nominees were determined by the 2013 Style Council composed of School of Fashion and the Arts co-founder Amina Aranaz-Alunan, veteran fashion show director Jackie Aquino, professional model-actress Marina Benipayo, fashion designer Randy Ortiz and Metro Magazine creative director Patrick Ty.

Check out the nominees of the 2nd StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards 2013 below:

Celebrity Fashion Muse (SSM MUSE)		Celebrity Fashion Leading Man (SSM MAN)
A. B. C. D. E.	Anne Curtis Bea Alonzo Heart Evangelista Angel Locsin Solenn Heussaff	A. B. C. D. E.	Gerald Anderson Zanjoe Marudo Dingdong Dantes Enchong Dee Sam Milby
Young Fashionista on the Rise (SSM YOUNGF)		Young Stylish Guys on the Rise (SSM YOUNGM)
A. B. C. D. E.	Kathryn Bernardo Jasmine Curtis-Smith Julia Barretto Empress Schuck Lauren Young	A. B. C. D. E.	Daniel Padilla Elmo Magalona Marco Gumabao Alden Richards Enrique Gil
Stylish Host – Female (SSM HOSTF)		Stylish Host – Male (SSM HOSTM)
A. B. C. D. E.	Toni Gonzaga KC Concepcion Anne Curtis Bianca Gonzalez Daphne Osena-Paez	A. B. C. D. E.	Luis Manzano Mike Concepcion Vhong Navarro Atom Araullo Paulo Abrera
Onstage Stylista – Female (SSM STAGEF)		Onstage Stylista – Male (SSM STAGEM)
A. B. C. D. E.	Yeng Constantino Sarah Geronimo Regine Velasquez Pops Fernandez Toni Gonzaga	A. B. C. D. E.	Christian Bautista Gary Valenciano Vice Ganda Ely Buendia Rico Blanco
Most Stylish Loveteam (SSM LOVETEAM)
A. B. C. D. E.	Kim Chiu and Xian Lim Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap

Voting period will run from June 2 to July 31, 2013. How to vote?

Through SMS: Text <CATEGORY CODE><LETTER OF CHOICE> and send to 2331 for Globe, TM and Sun Cellular and 231 for Smart and Talk 'N Text subscribers. Example: SSM MUSE A (P2.50/vote for Globe, TM, Smart and Talk 'N Text; P2.00/vote for Sun Cellular).

To vote via online, visit www.push.com.ph/vote.

The winner per category, which will be announced during the StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards Night, will be determined based on 50% total online votes and 50% total text votes.

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Gerald Anderson on Maja Salvador: "Yes, she's my girlfriend!"

Actor Gerald Anderson finally admits his relationship with Maja Salvador. Gerald confessed that Maja Salvador is already his girlfriend in the June 2013 issue of StarStudio magazine.

"Oo, in love ako sa kanya. In love ako kay Maja Salvador," Gerald was quoted as saying on the cover of StarStudio's June issue. "She’s my girlfriend," the actor admitted.

Reports said that Maja and Gerald started dating way back in January. The two were seen together on out-of-town trips prior to this admission. The relationship, however, was not smooth-sailing because of several controversies involving Gerald's ex-girlfriend Kim Chiu and the actor's former apple-of-the-eye Sarah Geronimo.

You can read more about the Gerald Anderson-Maja Salvador relationship on StarStudio magazine June 2013 issue which is available in stands nationwide for only P100.

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Angelica Panganiban Details Breakup with Derek Ramsay in StarStudio April 2013 Issue

Angelica Panganiban finally revealed the details of her breakup with Derek Ramsay in the April 2013 issue of StarStudio magazine. The Apoy Sa Dagat star also shared her beginnings as an actress in celebration of her 20th anniversary in showbiz.

Angelica related in detail to StarStudio three major conflicts in the years leading to the breakup—Derek's being allegedly a controlling boyfriend, his supposed lack of support for the actress' mission to find her biological father, and his reported marriage to a certain Mary Christine Jolly in 2002.

Inside StarStudio, Angelica recalls her romance with former boyfriend Carlo Aquino, and opens up on her relationship with current partner John Lloyd Cruz. "Walang pilitan na nagyari. Talagang parang lahat maayos, sakto, tama...bigla na lang nag-'I love you' kami," Angelica was quoted as saying on the cover.

StarStudio 13th anniversary issue (April 2013) is now available in stands nationwide for only P100. Grab a copy now!

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Dingdong Dantes Covers StarStudio March 2013 Issue; Shares Photos of Him and Girlfriend Marian Rivera

For his first StarStudio solo cover, back-to-back Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor awardee Dingdong Dantes shares the journey of his life, told through exclusive photographs — including some of him and girlfriend Marian Rivera — taken during their trips together to Barcelona, Spain, Angkor Wat and Amanpulo, Palawan.

It is also the first time for Dingdong to show the latest addition to his collection of vehicles: a Chevrolet Corvette and the Ducati Diavel, which was a gift from Marian.

In the magazine’s packed March 2013 Big Summer Travel Special, Kapamilya stars also share photos of their adventures to some of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. And for those who are raring to go on tour this summer, check out the latest celebrity style and travel accessories.

All these and more in StarStudio magazine’s Big Summer Travel Special, only from ABS-CBN Publishing.

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Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla Cover StarStudio February 2013 Issue

Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo are on the cover of StarStudio Magazine February 2013 issue. KathNiel, this generation's hottest love team will share their romance in the love month in the said issue.

StarStudio will reveal all the details about the blossoming romance between Kathryn and Daniel, straight from the people closest to them.

StarStudio February 2013 issue also features the new baby of Amy Perez, the wedding of Sherilyn Reyes and Chris Tan, Pops Fernandez and a lot more.

StarStudio February 2013 issue with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla on the cover is now available in newsstands nationwide for only P100. 

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StarStudio January 2013 Cover: Regal's 50 Years with Paulo Avelino, Marian Rivera, Richard Gutierrez, Lovi Poe and More!

StarStudio opens 2013 with a salute to Mother Lily Monteverde and Regal Films on the occasion of the movie outfit’s 50th anniversary.

The issue is packed full with photos and inside stories that give an exclusive look into the Regal empire, from the time of the Regal Babies of the 80s to the present. Regal Babies Richard Gomez, Snooky Serna, Maricel Soriano, Dina Bonnevie, Paulo Avelino, Marian Rivera, Carla Abellana, Dennis Trillo, Solenn Heussaff, Lovi Poe and Richard Gutierrez, as well as industry friends, film directors, and partners come together to share their experiences working with Mother Lily and Regal Films.

They talk frankly and honestly about things they saw and experienced, from Mother Lily’s legendary outbursts to the telephone-throwing to the occasional tampuhan they had with the lady producer.“Napapagalitan din ako ni Mother. Natalakan na rin ako pero bilang nanay sa isang anak, [‘yon ay] para itama ako. Kaya nga ‘Mother’, di ba?”

This special year-starter issue also contains features on the Carmina-Zoren surprise wedding, the first birthday and dedication of Andi Eigenmann’s daughter Ellie and predictions on the fortunes of your favorite celebrities in 2013, the Year of the Water Snake, by top Feng Shui expert Marites Allen.

Be part of this special celebration issue to welcome the New Year. StarStudio Magazine is available at bookstores, convenience stores and wherever magazines are sold, from ABS-CBN Publishing. 

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'A Beautiful Affair' Grand Fans Day at SM Skydome this November 25

John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, and the rest of the cast of A Beautiful Affair give its fans back-to-back treats in the top-rating Kapamilya teleserye’s Grand Fans Day on Sunday (Nov 25), 4 p.m. at the SM City North Edsa Skydome.

Bond with the cast and enjoy a day of entertainment and fun-filled activities, including the launch of the much-awaited A Beautiful Affair official soundtrack (OST) under Star Records. The teleserye’s theme song “After All” performed by Martin Nievera and Vina Morales with the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra is the soundtrack’s carrier single.

John Lloyd and Bea also sing for the very first time “Naaalala Ka,” a track from the A Beautiful Affair OST that is currently available at Astroplus outlets nationwide. Each album purchased at Astroplus entitles a buyer to two tickets for the Fans Day which can be redeemed at Skydome’s ticket booth. Also performing at this special one-time event are Kapamilya artists Yeng Constantino, Richard Poon, and Liezel Garcia who are featured in the soundtrack.

The Grand Fans Day also marks the launch of John Lloyd & Bea: A Starstudio Special, an exclusive edition of the magazine that traces the John Lloyd-Bea love team’s ten colorful years with never-before-seen photos and special features. Each issue purchased at National Bookstore outlets is equivalent to a single ticket to the Fans Day.

Continue watching A Beautiful Affair  after Ina Kapatid Anak  on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. For updates, visit abeautifulaffair.abs-cbn.com, like www.facebook.com/ABeautifulAffairPH or follow @OfficialABA on Twitter.

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Zsa Zsa Padilla and Heart Evangelista Cover StarStudio November 2012 Issue

StarStudio Magazine brings you two big showbiz exclusives in its November 2012 issue: back-to-back stories of Zsa Zsa Padilla and Heart Evangelista talking about moving on and moving forward.

In “A Love Beyond Life”, Zsa Zsa talks about coping with Dolphy’s absence, and how he continues to make her feel less alone; meanwhile, in her much-anticipated return to the pages of StarStudio, Heart Evangelista opens her private space and candidly reveals the truth behind all the new questions about her. 

StarStudio also gives you a nostalgic look back at the unforgettable journey of the year’s most successful soap Walang Hanggan. Re-visit the set and the six major movements that have made the show a primetime TV phenomenon.

Related: Zsa Zsa Padilla Covers Mega Magazine November 2012 Issue

Meanwhile, the daytime slot continues to be ruled by the tandem of Jodi Santamaria and Richard Yap of the hit morning feel-good series Be Careful with my Heart, which is surprising viewers with its performance in the ratings. Read up on what happens when “Mr. Sungit meets Ms. Makulit” and find out why the Jodi-Richard love team is such a hit.

This issue also has special coverages of box-office director Wenn Deramas's birthday bash and the recently-held Bench Universe fashion show. 

New horror-action hero Dingdong Dantes also shares the story behind the multi-million peso film he produced and starred in, Tiktik: the Aswang Chronicles. 

Grab a copy of StarStudio’s November 2012 issue now so you won’t miss out on all these exclusives, and then some! Available wherever magazines are sold, from ABS-CBN Publishing.

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John Lloyd, Bea, Piolo, Angelica, Kim and Coco on StarStudio October 2012 Double Cover Issue

Hottest Kapamilya stars and top Star Magic artists John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Piolo Pascual, Angelica Panganiban, Kim Chiu and Coco Martin are on the cover of StarStudio magazine's October 2012 issue. 

The said cover is one of the two covers for StarStudio's October issue, the other one with Maja Salvador on solo. 

Also featured in the StarStudio's October 2012 issue are the highlights of the Star Magic Ball — the red carpet hits, couples caught on cam, surprising moments and style inspiration.

Don't miss STarStudio's all-access account of “the year’s most stellar and most controversial celebrity event,” the 6th Annual Star Magic Ball by grabbing a copy of the magazine's special double cover October 2012 issue.

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Maja Salvador Covers StarStudio Magazine October 2012 Issue

Two-time Best Actress Maja Salvador is on the cover of StarStudio Magazine October 2012 issue. Maja Salvador shows her home for the first time and talks about the recent changes in her life on this newest issue of Star Studio.

Maja is  on one of the two covers for the magazine's October issue, the other one having top Star Magic artists John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Piolo Pascual, Angelica Panganiban, Kim Chiu and Coco Martin (see their cover here).

Also featured in the magazine is Sen. Lito Lapid's Pampanga mansion and Angeline Quinto's new condo so don't forget to grab a copy of StarStudio Magazine's October 2012 issue (double cover) for only P100.

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Kim Chiu Covers StarStudio September 2012 Issue

Primetime princess Kim Chiu is on the cover of StarStudio Magazine September 2012 issue dubbed as 'The Style Issue.'

Kim Chiu is regarded as the 'style star' in this recent release by StarStudio. Wearing a stylish purple gown on the cover, Kim will also reveal her other fashion secrets in this issue, as well as her journey from a clueless girl to a confident style icon.

Other celebrities featured in the StarStudio September 2012 issue include Sarah Geronimo, Judy Ann Santos and chic sisters Anne and Jasmine Curtis-Smith plus the highlights of the recently-concluded Star Magic games.

Grab your copy of this StarStudio September 2012 issue with Kim Chiu on the cover on your favorite magazine stands nationwide.

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Daniel Padilla Covers StarStudio August 2012 Issue

It’s a back-to-back superstar special for StarStudio’s August 2012 issue with two exclusives: hot young teen idol Daniel Padilla, who poses for his first magazine cover, and the first magazine shoot of Regine Velasquez and eight-month-old son Nathaniel James.

Twenty-five pages are devoted to everything Daniel, from his family history to his sudden rise as one of the most popular teen stars today. The seventeen-year-old’s successful team-up with screen partner Kathryn Bernardo is also part of the special Daniel Padilla package.

Regine sits down for her first interview and magazine shoot since giving birth to Nate. The Songbird shares the intimate story of her pregnancy and birth, how she and Ogie are raising Nate, and her own plans for a showbiz comeback.

Side by side with these two exclusives is an all-access pass to ABS-CBN’s primetime bloc and its stars. Go behind the scenes of your favorite shows and get to know their stars. Witness the fashion face-off of Gretchen Barretto and Dawn Zulueta, and find out what the Kapamilya network’s primetime leading men Gabby Concepcion, Richard Gomez, Dominic Roque, Kahlil Ramos, Enrique Gil and Zaijian Jaranilla have been up to on the sets of their top-rating shows.

Also in this issue are snaps from the birthday party of controversial star Ruffa Gutierrez, hosted by beauty guru Dr. Vicki Belo last June 30 and Maja Salvador’s victory party after winning the URIAN Best Actress award for the indie flick “Thelma”.

Not to be outdone, the stars of the upcoming Star Cinema coming-of-age film The Reunion namely Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Enrique Gil and Kean Cipriano are featured in a special supplement.

This month’s issue of StarStudio magazine is now available in bookstores and newsstands nationwide.

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Coco Martin Bares All in StarStudio July 2012 Issue

Coco Martin flexes his biceps on the cover of StarStudio July 2012 issue. The indie-turned-mainstream actor will unravel for the first time his life story in this special issue of StarStudio magazine.

In this issue, the showbiz's most secretive superstar will surprise us all as he “unravels, for the first time, his own true story, not unlike the indie movies he’s done. His simple childhood, his deepest insecurities and frustrations. The dark days of toil, the pain of being labeled a “sexy star,” his ways with love… and so much more.”

StarStudio July 2012 issue may look like an all-Coco Martin issue but inside were other features like John and Priscilla Estrada’s home, Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador walking the ramp and a look at the Cinemalaya 2012 entries.

StarStudio magazine is available in all leading newsstands and magazine stands nationwide for only P100.

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John Lloyd Cruz Covers StarStudio June 2012 Issue

John Loyd Cruz scores another magazine cover this June as he is on the cover of StarStudio June 2012  "The Screen Royalty' issue. John Lloyd also graces the cover of Esquire Philippines for its June 2012 issue (see his Esquire cover here).

On the cover, the magazine said, "StarStudio takes a most detailed and intimate look into the life of the King of Contemporary Cinema as he marks 15 successful years in showbiz." John Lloyd now embarks on his reunion teleserye with Bea Alonzo. They just returned from Vienna after shooting the pilot episode of their teleserye, A Beautiful Affair in Europe. They were also interviewed by the local news of ORF, Austria's national TV station (see shooting photos and ORF interview link here).

John Lloyd Cruz also reveals more about love in this issue of StarStudio. Other showbiz royalties featured in the magazine are King of Comedy Dolphy and Star For All Seasons Vilma Santos-Recto.

Also catch the latest scoops on Iza Calzado's transfer to ABS-CBN and the humble abode of Julia Montes in Antipolo. Buy your own copies of StarStudio magazine June 2012 issue with John Lloyd on the cover for only P100.

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Kristine Hermosa and Daughter Ondrea Bliss Cover StarStudio May 2012

Actress Kristine Hermosa and her baby Ondrea Bliss cover the May 2012 issue of StarStudio Magazine. This is the very first time that Kristine and Oyo's daughter will be featured in a magazine.

In the May 2012 issue of StarStudio Mag, Kristine Hermosa shares the full story of her life with daughter, Ondrea Bliss. Kristine says that Ondrea Bliss is an answered prayer.

Inside, we can also have a peek on exclusive and never-before-seen photos of Kristine together with baby Ondrea Bliss. 

Also featured in the said issue are some of the Star Magic artists in celebration of the talent arm's 20th anniversary. Box office director Wenn Deramas also welcomes the magazine into his humble abode plus a feature on bestfriends Anne Curtis, Solenn Heusaff and Georgina Wilson.

StarStudio May 2012 issue is available in all leading newsstands and supermarkets nationwide. Grab your copy now!

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Xian Lim Covers Star Studio Magazine April 2012 Issue

Hunk actor Xian Lim is on the cover of StarStudio Magazine's April 2012 issue. The said issue will be the magazine's 12th anniversary issue where they featured 12 breakout artists of 2012 that we should keep an eye on. Our Xian Lim topped the said list (Hot 12 of 2012) which eventually made him the edition's cover story.

Xian is hot with his black sleeveless shirt and smoldering looks that can melt whoever is focused on.

Other showbiz' breakout bets this 2012 are Enrique Gil, Alden Richards, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Julia Montes, Lovi Poe, Angeline Quinto and 5 more inside.

StarStudio's 12th Anniversary issue (April 2012) is available on leading news and magazine stands nationwide. Watch the teaser featuring Xian Lim below.

Photo and video courtesy of StarStudio Facebook

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