MANILA, Philippines — “Strong women should really lift up each other.”
That statement was what Bianca Lapuz emphasized in the recent launch of the second issue of Top Shelf Magazine, with businesswoman Lyn Macanas on the cover.
“I also went through a lot as a woman,” Bianca admitted. “I went through a lot of ups and downs and I also became a single mother. That’s why I can relate to the story of Lyn Macanas. I am very inspired with her story.”
Bianca is one of the owners and the marketing director of Velvet Media, which publishes Top Shelf Magazine. Engineer JJ Maghirang is the president and Jhovs Medico is the editor-in-chief. The magazine was launched in October last year, with singer Gigi de Lana on the cover of the maiden issue.
“Velvet Media ventured into publishing because we started in photos and video coverage, weddings, events,” Bianca said. “We evolved and last year, we went into publishing.”
Doing corporate work is something new for Bianca, who originally came from showbiz. She previously acted on TV and the movies.
Then, she got married to Vhong Navarro and they have a son, Isaiah, now 23.
Bianca and Vhong were together for only three years. “But we’re friends until now,” she said. “Even with what Vhong went through lately, I was with him. Wala kaming iwanan.”
She has no plans to resume her showbiz career as she is now enjoying her corporate life. She is a hands-on mom and a breastfeeding advocate.
Last month, though, she welcomed a guesting stint on GMA 7’s weekly sitcom, Pepito Manaloto. Her last acting stint was in Maalaala Mo Kaya on ABS-CBN.
Bianca represents Team Velvet. “Our team is an experienced production and now a publishing company dedicated to creating content that connects brands with their audiences,” she informed.
“Velvet Media provides creative solutions and we pride ourselves in having long-term trusted clients. That’s truly our trademark. We have a lot of plans and inspiring stories that we will feature in the coming months.”
Top Shelf Magazine is a business and lifestyle reading material that recently released its second issue unveiling Lyn Macanas, CEO and president of Chrizmarie Builders and Construction Supply, on its cover.
The story of businesswoman and single mother is nothing short of a testament of the determination to succeed. In the construction company dominated primarily by male leaders, Lyn has taken up space as her firm paves the way to be one of the leading construction companies in the country.
Other profile features in the second edition are Supermodel Worldwide 2022 Alexandra Rosales, Department of Tourism Legal Affairs and Special Concern Undersecretary lawyer Elaine Bathan, Miss Supermodel Worldwide Philippines grand winner Shyrla Santos Nuñez.
Event pages include the first Supermodel Philippines franchised by Velvet Media and led by national director of the Philippines, Mae Evelyn Maghirang.
“Our purpose is to inspire many people,” Bianca said. “There are so many inspiring stories in our second issue, like our cover, Madam Lyn. I hope a lot of people can read her article.”
The digital copy can be accessed worldwide through www.magzter.com.
Bianca also writes a column in the quarterly Top Shelf Magazine. “Our next cover is director, writer, actress and entrepreneur Bela Padilla. I am also convincing Vhong to be on the cover.”
Velvet Media also acquired the franchise of Supermodel Philippines. “We are starting to produce shows, pageants, concerts,” Bianca shared. “We are still thinking of coming out with another magazine.”