Next Male Model search grand finals on Oct. 23

MANILA, Philippines - Fashionissimo: The Search for the Philippines’ Next Male Supermodel is heating up. The grand finale will be on Oct. 23, 7 p.m. at the Palacio de Maynila (1809-1813 M.H. Del Pilar St., Malate, Manila). The event will be hosted by Marc Nelson, Mikael Daez and Angel Aquino. Judges include Eula Valdes, Malou Santos of Star Cinema, international photographer Frank Hoefsmith, Olivia Lamasan, Fashion Week producer Audie Espino, fashion designer Renee Salud and other notable personalities.

Performing at the pageant are Nikki Gil, Kris Lawrence, Follies de Mwah and XB Gensan.

Fashionissimo aims to discover new talents in the fashion domain and make them faces/spokepersons of The Circle of Friends Foundation that gives various medical missions and feeding programs in the country.

Witness the chic and daring mode of the 27 gorgeous candidates as they vie for the prestigious title of Fashionissimo. Winner will also receive 500,000 worth of cash, prizes and trips.

The pre-pageant was held at the sleek 7th High Club at the Fort last Oct. 13. Judges were bigwigs from the fashion and media industry.

The event is being organized by CHU Productions in cooperation with Totale Image Asia and Channel V. Other sponsors include David’s Salon, Graceland Estates and Country Club, AMA Computer Learning Center Cubao, Forever Young, Dr. Jonathan Dizon, Rey Legarda, Gerald Ortiz and Gerry Sunga of Couture Jewelry.

(For marketing and sponsorship, call eConcepts at 0915-8547258 or 940-9583. Tickets are now available. For details, call CHU Productions at 0915-4814996, 0917-8718637 or visit www.fashionissimo.com.ph.)