Fashion: CARLA ABELLANA: ZEN ZEST

AD Campaign for ZEN ZEST
Photographer: Doc Marlon Pecjo
Stylist: Matt Gozon
Makeup PEG: Fresh, Young and Natural.
Hairstylist: Rowena Sonido


I have been working with Carla for a very long time and one of my favorite project we did together was during the POND's campaign. She is such an adorable, sweet, and very beautiful inside and out, and she is still until now. Michelle Asence-Fontelera, the owner of ZENZEST Philippines and a very close friend of mine has been eyeing Carla to be her new endorser for her products. That's why I was personally excited when Michelle informed me about the shoot with Carla as her new endorser.

New look for a different layout

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During the shoot, Carla was the first one who arrived at the studio looking very fresh even though she had a shooting the night before. The day was full of laughter and endless stories especially that Michelle was there during the entire shoot and she just made the entire day fun and light as she is one of the gays during the shoot. And of course not to forget the mouthwatering foods that Michelle prepared for everyone.

Michelle Asence with stylist Matt Gozon

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During the shoot with Doc Marlon

One thing that I love with Carla is that she knows how to project and stand out yet still create a chemistry with anyone being paired to her. She just knows how to work it out and I can say the camera loves her of so well...

Carla with her partner

It was a pretty long yet fun day for all of us. It was fun working with these people. Congrats to ZENZEST and to my ever gorgeous friend Michelle Asence - Fontelera!!!

Fashion: VENUS RAJ AND NEIL ETHERIDGE: FOLDED AND HUNG

AD Campaign for F&H's  2011 Underwear Collection
Photographer: Ronnie Salvacion
Stylist: F&H Team
Makeup PEG: Smokey Sultry Eyes for Venus
Hairstylist: Nelson Cruz

I have to admit that am a big fan of beauty pageant ever since. I enjoy watching different ladies as they compete to bring home the crown. And of course I love seeing these women wearing makeup that just simply make them stand out while they are on stage. I can still remember how i enjoy doing makeup for some of the candidates who were joining different pageants in my hometown. It allows me to play, explore and learn on how to or what to apply so they will stand out among the rest of the ladies on the competition. And what a privilege to be able to work with a woman who brought honor to the country as she won the 4th Runner up during the Ms. Universe 2010. Though it is not my first time to work with Venus, since I was the one who did her first magazine cover for MEGA December issue. F&H owner Ronald Pineda is a very good friend of mine and he was actually the one who requested me along with Nelson Cruz to do the said shoot. 

Venus Raj for MEGA December issue

 Before the shoot I was planning to give Venus a very fresh, light and natural look which is far different from the usual makeup we see her (smokey fierce eyes). But upon arriving I learned that the peg will be a smoker, sultry, sexy eyes which fits since more of the layouts will be underwear. 

It wasn't hard to work with Venus since she herself knows what she wants and what fits her and even on how to apply make up. She was indeed electrifying with how she worked with the photographer and I should say the camera loves her well. 

Another thing I have to admit is that I am not a big fan of sports. I have tried engaging to some sports before but i guess sports doesn't love me that much as well. That's why gym has always been my way of engaging to physical activity. Anyways, another new endorser for the F&H underwear collection is Neil Etheridge, the Goal Keeper for the AZKALS Philippine football team. Neil is very tall and has very nice body and not to mention his skin is flawless which is why it wasn't much of an effort on my end.

Both Venus and Neil are effortlessly beautiful and sexy at the same time and they are just perfect to be the new endorsers for one of Philippine's best clothing and fashion brand that pushes fashion into another horizon.  Sassy, sexy, casual, and light which define F & H’s. Congrats and more powers to F&H and to our friend Ronald Pineda!!