Two 'America's Next Top Model' judges in Manila
Posted at 04/14/2011
MANILA, Philippines – Two judges of the hit fashion reality program “America’s Next Top Model” (ANTM) are in the country for a series of mall tours.
Runway expert Jay “Miss J" Alexander and fashion photographer Nigel Barker flew from the US to host the “Concept of Beauty Equation,” a meet-and-greet event for Barker's book "Beauty Equation."
The series kicked off Thursday and will wrap up on Saturday.
Alexander, who is in the Philippines for the first time, said he heard positive comments regarding the country.
“More than work I really want to see what this beautiful country has to offer, because I’ve heard great things,” he said.
Barker, on the other hand, said he is charmed by the country’s hospitality.
“I have a chapter in my book on charm that should be dedicated to Filipino people, it's about charm,” the former model, who is in the country for the third time, said.
Barker also shared that he was influenced by a Filipina: his nanny.
"Her words of wisdom and gentle way of delivering something that's difficult to say," he shared about his nanny.
Filipino designer featured in ANTM
Barker is also impressed with Filipino designers, specifically Michael Cinco.
Cinco’s designs were once featured in ANTM. Barker said the photo shoot wherein the contestants had worn Cinco’s creations is one of his favorites.
"It was luxury. It was fantasy. It was a dream and it was recycling," he said.
Dubai-based Cinco, meanwhile, is honored to represent the Philippines in the international fashion scene.
"I'm proud to be pure Waray and I'm proud to be Filipino. It's so heartwarming when people appreciate your work," the Cabatlogan, Samar native said.
Cinco is scheduled to return to the country this May. – Report from Ginger Conejero, ABS-CBN News
Runway expert Jay “Miss J" Alexander and fashion photographer Nigel Barker flew from the US to host the “Concept of Beauty Equation,” a meet-and-greet event for Barker's book "Beauty Equation."
The series kicked off Thursday and will wrap up on Saturday.
Alexander, who is in the Philippines for the first time, said he heard positive comments regarding the country.
“More than work I really want to see what this beautiful country has to offer, because I’ve heard great things,” he said.
Barker, on the other hand, said he is charmed by the country’s hospitality.
“I have a chapter in my book on charm that should be dedicated to Filipino people, it's about charm,” the former model, who is in the country for the third time, said.
Barker also shared that he was influenced by a Filipina: his nanny.
"Her words of wisdom and gentle way of delivering something that's difficult to say," he shared about his nanny.
Filipino designer featured in ANTM
Barker is also impressed with Filipino designers, specifically Michael Cinco.
Cinco’s designs were once featured in ANTM. Barker said the photo shoot wherein the contestants had worn Cinco’s creations is one of his favorites.
"It was luxury. It was fantasy. It was a dream and it was recycling," he said.
Dubai-based Cinco, meanwhile, is honored to represent the Philippines in the international fashion scene.
"I'm proud to be pure Waray and I'm proud to be Filipino. It's so heartwarming when people appreciate your work," the Cabatlogan, Samar native said.
Cinco is scheduled to return to the country this May. – Report from Ginger Conejero, ABS-CBN News
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