Every year, in September, it starts to pour, and Manila girls get a chance to go out and play. Check your inhibitions at the door — it’s the annual Cosmo Bachelor Bash, a night of no-holds-barred (and virtually no clothes on the men) ogling of piping hot, men and muscle.
At last night man-shower, Supreme got luckier than most: all-access backstage pre-show backstage pass. Carlo Bandoquillo played visual snap-sniper. If you thought the stage sizzled with these gorgeous guys, behind the curtains it was simply on fire.
We were the only ones allowed at the back door. But we’d like you to those knobs.
Noel dela Rama
Personal chef, 40
My supreme goal in new york is...
to follow my dreams while being true to myself.
Being Pinoy in the Big Apple feels like...
making a chopped salad — it’s the different and varied ingredients which make it special and new all the time. I make sure I always borrow from my Filipino roots in representing who I am in this great metropolis.
The me I’d like to be is...
the real me on my own terms.
When I come back I will...
find the perfect ensaymada and bake under the boracay sun.
Shout outs...
family and friends — you know who you are!
Roldan Din
Web designer
My supreme goal here in New York is...
“I went into the woods because I wanted to live deliberately. I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrows of life...”
Being Pinoy in the Big Apple feels like...
...being a Pinoy anywhere else. We’re world-class citizens.
The me I’d like to be is...
...to be a better son, a better brother, and a better friend.
When I come back to Manila I will...
... I feel like I never left.
Shout outs...(greetings, family, friends)
...Thanks for reading about us here in NYC. Believe it or not, there are plenty of times, I wish I were there. My love to my family and friends will always be with me wherever I go.
Jenny Lee,
Real estate broker
My supreme goal here in New York...
As president of a real estate business we always try to give the best service and personal attention.
Being Pinoy in the Big Apple feels like...
being a New Yorker, having the traits from both fabulous countries — so different yet similar. It’s like having the best of both worlds!
The me I’d like to be is...
responsible, considerate, respectful and competitive.
When I come back I will...
I live in the Big Apple but I dream someday soon to visit my freat grandparents’ land.
Clarise Araw & Maris Araw
Twins, 33, physicians
My supreme goal here in New York is...
to get the best training and be the greatest doctor we can be.
Being Pinoy in the Big Apple feels like...
Clarise: I’m so blessed! An answered prayer! A dream come true!
Maris: A challenge and a priviliege.
The me I’d like to be is...
Clarise: excellent...accomplished...victorious.
Maris: fulfilled
When I come back I will...
Clarise: have a great vacation!
Maris: spend time with my parents and eat Popsy’s (best grilled steak!)
Shout outs...
Clarise: Miss and love you, Popsy and Momsy! See you in December! Miss and love you Lola Ester and Tito Mon! Miss you Yaya Mila, Cecille, Pards and Manang Rosa.
Maris: Hi Popsy and Momsy, miss you and love you!