Filipino Fashion Designer on ANTM: British Invasion Episode

Tonight at 8PM on ETC, America’s Next Top Model: British Invasion features the couture collection of Filipino fashion designer Francis Libiran. With just 8 models left in the competition, the episode starts with the girls attending castings for the opportunity to open a fashion show where fashion’s elite will be in the audience. Then at the photo shoot the models strike their best pose while struggling with heavy Hello Kitty couture gowns as designed by Libiran.

I believe this is also the episode where Filipino actress/model Anne Curtis-Smith will be shown wearing the fabulous gowns of Libiran. 

Not the first time for a Filipino designer to be featured on the long-running reality show, Libiran is the first Philippine-based designer to have his creations modeled on the show. Past Filipino designers to be featured include US-based Oliver Tolentino and Dubai-based Michael Cinco, and just last week host Tyra Banks wore a dress by Project Runway Philippines judge Rajo Laurel during the previous episode’s judging.

Airing all-new episodes first in the Philippines, ETC is the number one authority when it comes to America’s Next Top Model. Fans of the show can see the latest episodes of America’s Next Top Model: British Invasion just days after its initial US airing.

AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL: BRITISH INVASION AIRS EVERY MONDAY AT 8PM ON ETC, see on free TV on RPN-9.

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January 2012 Concert Scene

Katy Perry, the international sexy singing sensation, is back in Manila for the "Katy Perry California Dreams Tour" on January 22, 2012 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. Get ready to see her perform smashing pop hits such as “California Gurls”, “E.T.”, “Last Friday Night (TGIF)”, “Hot and Cold”, “I Kissed a Girl” and more! For those who missed Katy Perry's 2009 concert in Manila, this is your chance to see her live!

Ticket Prices:
Diamond (Reserved Seating) 10,448
Titanium (Free Seating) 6,844
Gold (Free Seating) 3,710
Silver (Standing) 1,620
Bronze (Standing) 889

For more information and ticket reservation, visit www.smtickets.com or call SM Tickets at 470-2222 .





After the successful release of her first music CD, Philippine showbiz darling Anne Curtis will have her first ever major concert.

VIVA Concerts and Events proudly presents "Annebisyosa....No Other Concert World Tour: Anne Curtis LIVE!" on January 28, 2012 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum.

Ticket Prices:
PATRON A (Reserved Seating) 3,000
PATRON B (Reserved Seating) 3,000
LOWER BOX (Reserved Seating) 2,500
UPPER BOX A (Reserved Seating) 1,500
UPPER BOX B 700

Tickets are now available at all Ticketnet outlets. Call 911-5555 or visit www.ticketnet.com.ph for more details.



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PFW S/S 2012: L'Oreal Paris presents Michael Cinco

Michael Cinco is a Filipino fashion designer who is based in Dubai and known for his fabulous couture gowns and his attention to details. Fresh from the success of his first solo show in the Philippines at the annual Red Cross Charity Ball, he joined Philippine Fashion Week's Spring-Summer 2012 through another solo show last October 24 at the SMX Convention Center, this time presented by L'Oreal Paris.

The invite

The collection was inspired by beautiful goddesses, bringing to life fabulous couture gowns of white, orange, brown, gold and red left the audience gasping in awe -- classic silhouettes done with a modern twist with delicate fringes, lace, and intricate beadings.

Also noteworthy are the "Greek gods" who paraded in nothing but underwear with metallic crotch accents.

Just when I thought that the usual runway walks were done, a group of muscled male models and one female model clad in skimpy but classy beaded body suit posed in the middle of the catwalk and bam! a simulated rain-shower drizzled and drenched their perfect bodies. My first time to actual see such a theatrical fashion show.

It's raining men!

As if this stunt was not enough as a show finale, out came Anne Curtis in a fire red body hugging gown said to cost P500,000.

Anne Curtis

Over-all, Michael Cinco's Spring/Summer masterpiece collection strongly underscores his fierce fashion prowess and extensive working knowledge of the female wearer.

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