The extravagance and drama of 15th and 16th century England was brought to life in the latest collection of international Filipino designer Furne One (pronounced oh-nay) dubbed “War and Roses.” One’s new collection was showcased in his very first Philippine gala, “First of One – A Fashion Collection by Furne One” held recently at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel.The unveiling of the 50+ ensemble was witnessed by Manila’s Who’s Who, composed of noted fashionistas and society personalities and some of tinseltown’s top stars.
For his latest collection, the Dubai-based One took inspiration from Queen Elizabeth I, the matriarch of the Golden Age of England in the 15th to 16th century.Each piece from the collection depicted a queenly look defined by structured shapes and ornate finery that were richly decorated and armor-like, bringing to mind the Virgin Queen’s status not only as a sovereign ruler, but also as a strategist and warrior.
Models worked the runway by evoking a look and feel that was majestic and regal.The creations highlighted lavish and intricate details, perfectly captured on the beadwork, embroidery, and symbols of monarchy that were richly embellished with Swarovski crystals.
Adding to the majestic allure of the collection were hand-painted images of women with royal heritage, which were featured on classic silhouettes that were made a little edgier by structured accents.
Touches of gold and silver, the shades of royalty, were slightly tamed by light earth tones that gave a certain softness to the collection.These subtle classy hues – nude, beige, cream, and eggshell white -- hinted grace, serenity, delicate femininity, quiet strength and nobility, which perfectly captured Queen Elizabeth’s personality. Complementing these shades were darker hues of olivine and sepia, which added more drama and elegance to each piece.
Gretchen Barreto
Zanjoe Marudo and Enchong Dee
Venus Raj
Angel Aquino
Producer Tessa Prieto-Valdes with Furne One, and co-producer Kaye Tinga
Nanette Medved-Po
Hayden Kho, Vicky Bello, Ruffa Gutierrez and Miriam Quiambao
The global direct selling company remains unrivaled with its latest star endorsers: Sam Milby, Maja Salvador and Marvin Agustin, as it strengthens its direct selling leadership in the baby care category with a new baby care line.
Tupperware shines through with new celebrity endorsers Sam, Maja, and Marvin
Tupperware Brands Philippines brings more sizzle and glamour as it introduces a powerhouse of new celebrity endorsers – prince of romance and acoustic heartthrob Sam Milby, hot young actress and dance princess Maja Salvador and versatile actor and chef Marvin Agustin.
Along with the revelation of Tupperware Brands’ fresh faces is the presentation of exciting new fragrances and baby care products line that will join its growing roster of world-class brands.
The launch of the new endorsers and product lines reiterates the global direct selling company’s commitment to bringing only the best to its customers and dealers. Says Perry Mogar, president of Tupperware Brands Philippines: “We take to heart Tupperware’s commitment to world-class excellence and topnotch innovation. The new faces and brands that we are launching this year perfectly reflect that commitment, with their remarkable achievements and their continuous passion to excel and inspire others.”
New scents sizzle with today’s hottest stars
Tupperware Brands’ men’s fragrance lines are set to blaze anew with actor, recording artist, and commercial model Sam Milby as the new image model.
Sam is undoubtedly one of the hottest male celebrities today, adored for his boy-next-door charm, musical talent, and versatility onscreen. He shot to stardom via phenomenal reality show, Pinoy Big Brother, and went on to play lead roles in such primetime hits as Maging Sino Ka Man, Dyosa, and Only You. He’s set to make female viewers fall in love with him in primetime’s new teleserye, Idol. He’s also a certified crowd drawer in the Sunday variety show ASAP XV and was hailed as Philippine music industry’s acoustic heartthrob, sweeping female music lovers off their feet with his soothing vocals.
Sam lends his stellar status to Tupperware Brands’ wide array of masculine fragrances: H for Men, Fidelity, Versus Silver, Possibilities, and Perfect Man Urban.
Sam has also recently launched his very first celebrity fragrance via Sam Milby Intense, the scent of artistry, passion and perfection. A woody aromatic fragrance line that consists of body spray, body mist and body splash, Intense is inspired by the actor’s versatile personality, youthful energy and passion for music.
Meanwhile, Tupperware Brands’ feminine scents radiate with more youthful vibrancy and glamour with young actress and dance princess Maja Salvador as its new celebrity endorser.
Maja’s charming personality and versatility as an actress has made her one of tinseltown’s must-watched stars. She has made a name for herself in top teleseryes, most currently in the top-rating afternoon soap, Impostor, where she stars opposite fellow celebrity endorser Sam Milby. On the big screen, she has starred in blockbuster flicks such as Sukob and Cinco.On TV, Maja isknown as ASAP XV’s Dance Princess.
Maja lends her refreshing beauty and dynamic personality to Tupperware Brands’ top feminine scents: A Little Romance, Ivana, Possibilities, and Georgie on Ice. She unveils her scent of success with her own fragrance line, Maja, a fruity floral fragrance inspired by the young actress’ energetic allure and passion for dance.
Top quality food storage solutions from top actor-turned-top chef
Tupperware Brands’ world-renowned food container products take a starry turn with new celebrity endorser, top actor and now top chef and restaurateur Marvin Agustin.
Marvin has established a reputation as a brilliant and award-winning actor but now , he will be sharing another side of him that fans and Tupperware customers will surely get excited about – his passion for food. Besides being a certified chef, he’s now also in the restaurant business, currently co-owning 10 restaurants: Sumo Sam, John and Yoko, Marciano’s, Harajuku, Café Ten Titas, Samurai Chef, Mr. Kurosawa, Oyster Boy Bar, Ricecapades, and the soon-to-be-opened Johnny Chow.
Even before he entered showbiz, Chef Marvin has had an enduring love for food, thanks to the influence of his parents and the experience he gained as a server in one of the country’s top restaurants. This inherited passion for food pushed him to study culinary arts and restaurant management at the International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management.
But unknown to many, Marvin also got his inspiration to be in the food business from Tupperware. As a young boy, he used to help his mom in her Tupperware Parties and was the designated payment collector and delivery boy for products ordered by his mom’s friends and neighbors in their old home in Muntinlupa City. It was also then that he began to develop his entrepreneurial skills.
As Tupperware’s new endorser, Chef Marvin is excited to reconnect with the brand that helped nurture his love for food and the restaurant business. He considers this endorsement as a“reunion” and an opportunity to inspire others to create delicious and healthy meals through the brand’s high-quality, durable and innovative products. Representing Tupperware also allows him to inspire dealers to work hard and persevere to reach their dreams of becoming successful entrepreneurs like himself.
New baby care line promising gentle care and protection for baby’s skin
From the world’s top distributor of world-renowned baby care products, Tupperware Brands introduces Baby Care Plus+, which offers gentle care and protection to baby’s sensitive skin.
Clinically proven to be mild and safe, Baby Care Plus+ is hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested to ensure utmost care and protection for baby’s skin. It comes with a complete line of specially formulated baby bath, soap, shampoo, powder, cologne, and lotion with unique plus benefits to give baby the extra care she needs.
To give baby a refreshing bath, there’s Baby Care Plus+ Baby Bath or Baby Soap, which both contain Lamesoft Skin Protector that forms a natural protective barrier around baby’s skin while keeping it softer and smoother. For gentle hair and scalp protection, Baby Care Plus+ Shampoo has Cetiol Conditioners that moisturize while preventing dryness leaving baby’s hair silky soft.
Baby’s skin is protected with Baby Care Plus+ Lotion, which has additional 24-hour locked-in moisturizers and Vitamin E to keep baby’s skin healthy and soft. For added skin care protection, there’s Baby Care Plus+ Baby Powder with Allantoin, an anti-irritant that soothes skin, and Baby Care Plus+ Cologne with Hydraplus Formula that moisturizes skin to make it soft, smooth and freshly fragrant.
Baby Care Plus+ also has a long-lasting mild, powdery scent to keep your little bundle of joy “baby-fresh” all day, every day.
As Tupperware Brands unveils its new faces and products, a more dynamic and glittery direct selling industry is set to unfold with more earning opportunities and lucrative incentives for dealers and more world-class products for customers.
A night that will forever be etched with “Memory” is how Citi clients will surely remember the special gala presentation of the hit Broadway musical “CATS: Now and Forever.” The grand affair was followed by an exclusive gala party for the cast, VIPs and guests at the Silangan Hall of the CulturalCenter of the Philippines.
From left: Anton San Diego and Mons Romulo-Tantoco; Isagani Yambot
From left: Citi retail banking director Vipin Agrawal; Citigold Wealth Management director Judith Go; Philippine National Red Cross' Rosa Rosal and Citi country marketing director Cecille Fonacier
Event presentor Citi brought Broadway live in the Philippines for its most distinguished clients and partners as a way of thanking them for their long time relationship with the bank. During this remarkably magical evening, some of the country’s creme de la creme who were equally ecstatic to see Filipina Broadway sensation Lea Salonga perform the lead role of Grizabella in one of the world’s most beloved musicals of all time were likewise present.
From left: Kate Torralba and Lukas Zelruder; Citi's Karla Abat and Gaile Guevarra
From left: Oliver Ochanine and DJ Lopez; Mel Lerma and Daphne Osena-Paez
Top Citi clients and guests were truly enthralled by the breathtaking set design and wonderful music and choreography by the international cast.The Cameron Mackintosh award-winning musical featured music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, most memorable of which was the heartwarming “Memory.”Guests were truly movedby Lea’s brilliant rendition of the song that truly showcased her talent as a world-renowned thespian.
Buboy Garrovillo
Minna and Sanjiv Vohra
Karylle and Isabel Daza
Emily Abrera, Tessa Prieto-Valdes
After the show, Citi guests along with VIPs headed to the Silangan Hall of the CCP to join the after-party where they had a marvelous and unforgettable time meeting and chatting with the incredible cast of the play, led of course by Lea.
Truly, the purr-fect night was a testament to how Citi values its clients and indeed a world-class way to show how it powers once in a lifetime rewarding experiences for them.
What makes a man perfect? More than the looks and stance, it is grit and confidence that makes a man utterly desirable and flawless. Actor, recording artist and commercial model Sam Milby has both.
Sam rose to fame via the phenomenal reality show Pinoy Big Brother. He then persistently worked his way to stardom by proving his acting prowess in ABS-CBN primetime hits Maging Sino Ka Man, Dyosa and Only You, serenading everyone with his successful albums, and performing amazing numbers as a regular of ASAP XV.
His timeless appeal and boundless energy undoubtedly make him the ideal image of Perfect Man Urban, the new men’s fragrance line of Tupperware Brands Philippines.
Much like the subtle, sensual scent of Perfect Man Urban, Sam is a young man who has it all but still aspires for more. “My passion for work keeps me going. I want new challenges and different roles to play because I feel that there is always room for growth and maturity in me,” explains Sam.
True enough, his great talent and immense popularity did not make him complacent with his craft; instead he persevered, aimed for limitless possibilities and devoted his energy doing what he believes in. Aside from being a dedicated entertainer, which has earned him several awards, he is an ambassador for World Vision, an organization dedicated in responding to the causes of poverty and injustice, and a spokesperson for the Department of Education, promoting the importance of education and campaigning against vices and violence.
Helping Sam perform these varied roles with utmost confidence is Perfect Man Urban that comes in forms of Body Spray, Body Mist, Body Splash, and Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant.
“I like the cool and powerful scents of Perfect Man Urban. The scents suit my personality and activities well, and gives me additional confidence to go an extra mile everyday,” says Sam.
Truly, withTupperware’s Perfect Man Urban, there is no stopping Sam from achieving his ultimate goals and refining himself.
Best dining deals at over 1,000 dining locations in the country and over 5,000
in the Asia-Pacific region in Citi’s biggest, most comprehensive dining program
Citi has once again revolutionized rewards-giving for its cardholders as it introduces Citi Dining Privileges, the biggest, most comprehensive cross-border dining program to date in the Philippines and across the Asia-Pacific region as well.
In a media launch held recently at Felix Restaurant, one of Citi’s partner restaurants for the program, Citi executives led by Country Business Head Sanjiv Vohra excitingly presented the new dining program, which will run until June 30, 2011, that is set to offer an irresistible spread of dine-for-free specials, complimentary treats, and yearlong offers at over 1,000 dining establishments in the Philippines and in over 5,000 dining locations in the Asia-Pacific region.
Vohra explained that the new program reflects Citi’s commitment to giving the best offers to its cardholders.He added:“As the world’s largest and most trusted credit card issuer, Citi never ceases in innovating programs that we know our cardholders will surely love.Our programs have been designed with our cardholders in mind; ensuring that what we provide are offers that meet their lifestyles and provide the best and most rewarding experiences for our cardholders.”
Apart from Vohra, present to share with guests this exciting news were Citi executives: Bea Teh-Tan, cards business head; Cecille Fonacier, country marketing director; and Alma Gruenberg, cards business group vice president.
The best part about Citi Dining Privileges is that it truly caters to what cardholders’ palates desire, ensuring a pleasurable dining experience whenever they use their Citi cards.Shared Tan:“While dining deals have always been an intrinsic offering guaranteed by Citi to its cardholders, Citi Dining Privileges enhances the offering by providing more dining locations and better deals.We’ve partnered with more restaurants in over five countries – the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Thailand – to ensure that we cover every dining whim our cardholders have, complemented by ultimate dining offers they will surely enjoy whenever and wherever with Citi card as their only ticket.”
Not only will Citi offer the best dining deals, but will also make sure cardholders enjoy a rewarding dining experience whether they dine here or abroad with their Citi cards.Regardless where their Citi card is issued, cardholders get the same preferential treatment when they travel to Singapore as well as in all other participating countries in the region – in the same way that a Citi cardholder from Indonesia can come to the Philippines and enjoy the same privileges.
As if these exciting deals aren’t enough, Citi offers another promise that will surely delight cardholders dining in local partner restaurants:If another credit card offers something better than what Citi card offers in any dining establishment that carries the Citi Dining Privileges sign in the Philippines, Citi will make sure to reimburse the difference.With this guarantee, Citi wants to send the message across that its dining deals are truly the best ones in the market to date.
After giving media guests a rundown of what cardholders could expect from the new program, it was time to experience first-hand just what the Citi Dining Privileges offers.Exclusively for the event, Chef Florabel Co, one of Citi’s partner chefs for the program, prepared an exciting menu composed of the restaurant’s bestsellers.Among the scrumptious offerings sampled by guests were Baby Back Ribs with Philippine Mango Topping, Braised Beef Short Ribs with Figs, Linguine Pasta with Truffle Cream Sauce and Crispy Parma Ham, Three Grains Risotto, and Crispy White Fish Fillet in Lemon Caviar Butter Sauce.For dessert, they indulged in Dark and White Chocolate Mousse with Caramel Popcorn and Abi, the classic Crème Brulee with a delicious sugar glaze.They washed down the delish lunch with a specially concocted guyabano-based Citi iced tea.
Each of the dishes is included in the Special Citi Menu, which is available during weekends at 30% off to Citi cardholders. On regular days, Citi cardholders get a free appetizer for every P2,000 spend and a 30% discount on the Citi iced tea.
To enjoy these offers at Felix and other exciting offers at other restaurants, cardholders just have to look for the Citi Dining Privileges sign.Then, they must present their Citi card before placing an order and to avail of the restaurant’s dining discounts or freebies.Apart from the dining deals, they also gain exclusive entry to prestigious culinary events.Just recently, Citi hosted the World Gourmet Summit in Singapore, where Citi cardholders got the chance to enjoy various cuisines from different participating restaurants and an exclusive invite to meet masterchefs from all over the world.
With Citi Dining Privileges, Citi cardholders can truly savor the joys of having the most rewarding cards in town… literally.
Venus Raj
