Ginoong Pilipinas Cebu: Promoting Cebuano Male Beauty and Substance
Cebu is enjoying a spotlight in and out of the beauty pageant arena in the Philippines. It’s no wonder why the place is producing a lot of formidable contenders in prestigious beauty pageants. One key evidence is the recent coronation of the Talisaynon beauty queen Gazini Ganados as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2019.
We witness Cebuana beauties and talents dominating local and international runways, big screens, and pageants. Now, it’s time for us to go full force and share the golden moment to male beauty pageants.
Recently, a unified team of Cebuano experts in various in the fields of fashion, entertainment, lifestyle, and social media hatched Ginoong Pilipinas Cebu – a male pageant in the Visayas highlighting modern-day heroism among other substantial advocacies.
Before its most awaited coronation night, Ginoong Pilipinas Cebu organizers and key sponsors presented Fusion – a two-part event consists of men’s wear fashion show and talents night. Fusion is hosted by beauty queen and singer Victoria Leslie Ingram of AD Models Philippines. The event's overall creative concept is a brainchild of Mr. Dexter Alazas for Stylefirm Cebu Fashion and Lifestyle.
Held at the Events at Soltana in Lapu-Lapu City, 18 dashing male finalists set out to compete for the Best in Talent award. The gentlemen also donned the masterpieces of Cebu’s top designers Dexter Alazas, Rei Escario, Mike Yapching, Alejandro Godinez, Danny Booc, Mel Maria, and Brendon Cenon.
Held at the Events at Soltana in Lapu-Lapu City, 18 dashing male finalists set out to compete for the Best in Talent award. The gentlemen also donned the masterpieces of Cebu’s top designers Dexter Alazas, Rei Escario, Mike Yapching, Alejandro Godinez, Danny Booc, Mel Maria, and Brendon Cenon.
The well-groomed candidates showcased different talent performances as diverse as performing monologue and yoyo tricks. Candidates OJ, James, Kevin, Jose, Gedeon, Vengie, and Edbert serenaded the audience with a romantic song number. Candidates Joren, Jaron, Kensley, Lorenzo, and Erik got the audience all pumped up with their dances.
Mr. Lorenzo Isip awarded by Ms. Mirza Daytia
In the end, three young gentlemen were hailed as top 3 talents. The winner will be announced on the coronation night on September 21st. Among the top 3 talents is Mr. Lorenzo Isip who is also the current Mr.Tourism Cebu 2019. Lorenzo performed an interpretative dance number reflecting his personal advocacy which is Sports Tourism. Watch Lorenzo’s full performance HERE.
I was also lucky enough to ask Lorenzo few questions in regards to his recent achievement. Here, we'll get to know him a little bit more.
-How did you feel when your name was announced as one of the top talents?
"I was shocked and happy at the same time because all our efforts paid off. I never thought that I would get that award, but thanks to my Kuya Jay, my mentor, for providing the concept. to Sir Marj [Salve] who choreographed my talent, and to my support crew Charles [Llanto] and Jomarey [Damolo]. All the late-night practices and sacrifices really paid off."
-What specific preparations did you do for your talent performance? What's the most challenging part about it?
"At first I had a hard time because im not used to dancing and we had a hard time finding a support crew who can dance with me with the same physique as mine, but Kuya Jay [Cavales] used to collaborate with the models who agreed to be my backup. We only had less than a week to prepare, but thankfully we pulled it off. We had three practice sessions to master my talent and it wasn't that easy. With God's help, we gave justice to the performance."
-Song and dance performances are the usual choices for beauty pageants. What made you decide to go for an interpretative dance?
"When we were brainstorming, we thought most of the guys would do song and dance numbers. We knew we had to tread a road that is less taken, and dance drama was the answer. The choice to interpret "Paglaum" was aimed at providing awareness of the ill effects of substance abuse. I'm a proud advocate of sport wellness tourism, so we thought of a concept that will emphasize my advocacy, and there, I was glad everybody loved my performance."
I was also lucky enough to ask Lorenzo few questions in regards to his recent achievement. Here, we'll get to know him a little bit more.
-How did you feel when your name was announced as one of the top talents?
"I was shocked and happy at the same time because all our efforts paid off. I never thought that I would get that award, but thanks to my Kuya Jay, my mentor, for providing the concept. to Sir Marj [Salve] who choreographed my talent, and to my support crew Charles [Llanto] and Jomarey [Damolo]. All the late-night practices and sacrifices really paid off."
-What specific preparations did you do for your talent performance? What's the most challenging part about it?
"At first I had a hard time because im not used to dancing and we had a hard time finding a support crew who can dance with me with the same physique as mine, but Kuya Jay [Cavales] used to collaborate with the models who agreed to be my backup. We only had less than a week to prepare, but thankfully we pulled it off. We had three practice sessions to master my talent and it wasn't that easy. With God's help, we gave justice to the performance."
-Song and dance performances are the usual choices for beauty pageants. What made you decide to go for an interpretative dance?
"When we were brainstorming, we thought most of the guys would do song and dance numbers. We knew we had to tread a road that is less taken, and dance drama was the answer. The choice to interpret "Paglaum" was aimed at providing awareness of the ill effects of substance abuse. I'm a proud advocate of sport wellness tourism, so we thought of a concept that will emphasize my advocacy, and there, I was glad everybody loved my performance."
Mr. Erik Viser and Mr. Lito Gruet
Mr. Francis Kenny Torrevillas and Mr. Eric Tan
Erik Viser top 2 talent, followed by Francis Kenny Torrevillas. Viser performed an ethnic-cultural dance, while Torrevillas served a sexy song and dance number to the audience.
Mr. Lito Gruet, Ms. Mirza Daytia, Ms. Margarita Domingo Frasco, and Mr. Eric Gregor Tan served as the panel of judges during last night’s talent competition.
Mr. Gerald Flores and Qatar-based fashion designer Niphert Kaindoy
Minor awards were given to deserving candidates: JCI Mr. Social Entrepreneur Award is Mr. Lorenzo Isip, JCI Mr. Sociable (during the Inferno event) is Mr. Joren Chiva, Mr. Filipino Homes is Mr. Joren Chiva who was awarded by Ms. Myrza Dytia of Filipino Homes, Best in Runway is Mr. Gerald Flores. Flores is awarded by Qatar based fashion designer Niphert Kaindoy.
Last night is another testament of how talented Cebuanos are. More events await the candidates before their coronation night. Stay tuned for updates about Ginoong Pilipinas Cebu by following its official Facebook account and hashtag #GinoongPilipinasCebu
all the candiates look smashing
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Mr. Lorenzo is so handsome!
ReplyDeleteYou interviewed him, that sounds so exciting!!
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