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Body Shots 2014 model search launched

Fashion designers aim to discover the next great Pinoy models

Body Shots 2014 female hopefuls

Last April 21, the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines (FDAP) held the third and final screening of Body Shots 2014, the search for new male and female Filipino models. The private event was held at Ballroom 1 of Solaire Resort and Casino.

51 female and 59 male aspirants showed off their runway walk for the final time, hoping to be among the 15 female and 15 male models who will compete in the final competition in June.

Binibining Pilipinas 2014 candidates Raquel Cabigting and Ednornance Agustin were among the models at the final screening facilitated by veteran fashion show director Cata Figueroa.

The 30 finalists were announced in the same afternoon. They are:

Female top 15

  • Raquel Cabigting

  • Ednornance Agustin

  • Aira Inoque

  • Hanah Kayle Iglesia

  • Elle Hollman

  • Maria Angelical Bernardo

  • Analita Viscara

  • Ricalyn Ponce

  • Arianne Jane Espero

  • Vina Openiano

  • Catherine Legaspi

  • Jinlyn Talocod

  • Charisma Tejerero

  • Leonalyn dela Cruz

  • Jessica Ann Bino

Male top 15

  • Archie Severino

  • Rommel Cardiente

  • Jolo Dayrit

  • Jerome de Castro

  • Arcel Yambing

  • Mark Christpher de Guzman

  • Ricardo de Jesus

  • Nathan Wilson

  • Christian Anthony Arbasto

  • Julien Ruppert

  • Jhon Mark Marcia

  • Juan Carlos Schubert

  • Clint Richard Peralta

  • Karanjit Singhdole

  • Nathana Wilson

The 14 fallbacks were also announced. These fallbacks are the “understudies” of the finalists in case any of them are unable to continue in the competition.

The fallbacks are:

Female

  • Chantal Roi Serafica

  • Ciara Mendoza

  • Christine Garcia

  • Inah Mapili

  • Dian Shane Mag-abo

  • Hilda Ronato

  • Claire Cubar

Male

  • Anthony Ona

  • Niko dela Cruz

  • Patrick Magtanong

  • Art Natividad

  • Joshua Dimaculangan

  • Christopher Frank Matesti

  • Justin Dale Bonifacio

Body Shots was first launched in 1986. Among their discoveries are Marina Benipayo, Ricardo Cepeda, Joann Bitagcol, Hayden Kho, Patty Betita, Eric Quizon, Rhea Santos and Zanjoe Marudo.

The Body Shots 2014 press presentation is scheduled for May 21. For more information, visit their website or official Facebook page.

Kai is the Lifestyle Editor of Yahoo Philippines. Follow her on Twitter for live updates — @KaiMagsanoc.