FASHION PLUSBy: Rowel Canlas
Charo Ronquillo, Pinay Supermodel
While the nation continues to laud local singing talents Charice Pempengco and Arnel Pineda, a simple lass from Laguna is taking the international modeling scene by storm.
Charo Ronquillo is the first Filipina model who made it big internationally. After winning local “Supermodel-Philippines 2005” contest, Ronquillo’s star shone brighter than ever.
Sino’ng mag-aakalang ang isang patpatin at boyish teenager ay gagawa ng malaking pangalan sa larangan ng modeling sa buong mundo? Ayon sa kanyang blog, siya ay na-discover ng isang agent habang naglalaro sa Robinson’s Arcade in her native town in Laguna. Palibhasa’y pangarap na talaga niyang maging model since she was 12 years old, kayat napapayag agad siya.
Charo joined countless modeling competitions sa loob ng limang taon hanggang sa mag-audition siya sa local search ng Supermodel. Fortunately, she won the coveted title which enabled her to represent the Philippines in the international competition. In a nutshell, she became famous.
It goes without saying that she’s now in the league of Anna Bayle and Melanie Marquez who both made a name for themselves internationally. Tulad ni Charo, ibayong tiyaga din ang pinagdaanan ni Melanie at Anna before reaching their status as international fashion icons. Now, both have become successful businesswomen and, once in a while, still dabble in modeling.
After placing a strong 3rd in the “2006 Supermodel of the World” Finals, her quest for global fame continues. Dubbed as Asian Kate Moss, Ronquillo has appeared in various international fashion magazines such as Spanish Vogue, Teen Vogue, Marie Claire Paris and US, Glamour.
Along with other famous supermodels, she has graced the catwalks of New York Fashion Week modeling for top labels/designers like Lacoste, Lela Rose, Nanette Lapore, Zero Maria Cornejo, Tory Burch, Antonio Berardi, Kenneth Cole, Mac Cosmetics Barbie Collection, Zaldy by Gwen Stefani, BCBG, Sisley and Benetton.
Prior to her global fame, however, life has been quite difficult for this svelte lady. Simple lang ang kinalakihang buhay ni Charo sa Laguna. While her mom works abroad, sila ng kanyang mga kapatid ay nag-aral at lumaki sa piling ng mabait na lola. Hindi nga raw akalain ng mga kaibigan niya that she will end up as famous model dahil sa pagiging boyish niya when she was growing up.
Sa kasalukuyan, she’s based in New York City at patuloy pa ring humahataw ang isang Charo Ronquillo sa modeling world. Let’s hope that she continues to live her dream at patuloy pa siyang magbigay ng karangalan sa ating bansa.
Incidentally, patuloy pa ring naghahanap ang Calcarries Model Management ng mga aspiring model who can follow the footsteps of our very own Pinay supermodel Charo Ronquillo.
Just check their website on how to join the local “Supermodel-Philippines’ search.
While the nation continues to laud local singing talents Charice Pempengco and Arnel Pineda, a simple lass from Laguna is taking the international modeling scene by storm.
Charo Ronquillo is the first Filipina model who made it big internationally. After winning local “Supermodel-Philippines 2005” contest, Ronquillo’s star shone brighter than ever.
Sino’ng mag-aakalang ang isang patpatin at boyish teenager ay gagawa ng malaking pangalan sa larangan ng modeling sa buong mundo? Ayon sa kanyang blog, siya ay na-discover ng isang agent habang naglalaro sa Robinson’s Arcade in her native town in Laguna. Palibhasa’y pangarap na talaga niyang maging model since she was 12 years old, kayat napapayag agad siya.
Charo joined countless modeling competitions sa loob ng limang taon hanggang sa mag-audition siya sa local search ng Supermodel. Fortunately, she won the coveted title which enabled her to represent the Philippines in the international competition. In a nutshell, she became famous.
It goes without saying that she’s now in the league of Anna Bayle and Melanie Marquez who both made a name for themselves internationally. Tulad ni Charo, ibayong tiyaga din ang pinagdaanan ni Melanie at Anna before reaching their status as international fashion icons. Now, both have become successful businesswomen and, once in a while, still dabble in modeling.
After placing a strong 3rd in the “2006 Supermodel of the World” Finals, her quest for global fame continues. Dubbed as Asian Kate Moss, Ronquillo has appeared in various international fashion magazines such as Spanish Vogue, Teen Vogue, Marie Claire Paris and US, Glamour.
Along with other famous supermodels, she has graced the catwalks of New York Fashion Week modeling for top labels/designers like Lacoste, Lela Rose, Nanette Lapore, Zero Maria Cornejo, Tory Burch, Antonio Berardi, Kenneth Cole, Mac Cosmetics Barbie Collection, Zaldy by Gwen Stefani, BCBG, Sisley and Benetton.
Prior to her global fame, however, life has been quite difficult for this svelte lady. Simple lang ang kinalakihang buhay ni Charo sa Laguna. While her mom works abroad, sila ng kanyang mga kapatid ay nag-aral at lumaki sa piling ng mabait na lola. Hindi nga raw akalain ng mga kaibigan niya that she will end up as famous model dahil sa pagiging boyish niya when she was growing up.
Sa kasalukuyan, she’s based in New York City at patuloy pa ring humahataw ang isang Charo Ronquillo sa modeling world. Let’s hope that she continues to live her dream at patuloy pa siyang magbigay ng karangalan sa ating bansa.
Incidentally, patuloy pa ring naghahanap ang Calcarries Model Management ng mga aspiring model who can follow the footsteps of our very own Pinay supermodel Charo Ronquillo.
Just check their website on how to join the local “Supermodel-Philippines’ search.
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