Proud to be Pinoy issue

This is Filipino pride at its finest as Young Star Magazine pays tribute to the country’s best world-class achievers. Explore the wide world of Pinoy ingenuity and creativity as you discover the roots of good old Filipino savvy. Check out cover girl Sarah Meier as she reveals the true essence of being 100 percent Pinay. We’ll make your heart stop beating and your brain go haywire as Zakuan Hogen-Esch makes our VIP list this issue and elaborates about his attachment to the country. Think Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Hermes are the "in" brands in portable fashion? The Aranaz siblings will make you think twice and show you how far a dream can go. Imagination soars to cosmic heights as Lyle Sacris, Alex Pigao, Rex Advincula, and Drew Europeo show you visions of local artistry through fashion, film, and graphic design. Get ready to sizzle when homegrown hottie, Billy Crawford, sings and dances his way from our pages into your heart while captivating audiences worldwide. And don’t forget our Filipina beauties, Heidi Chua, Alessandra de Rossi, and Arnie Hidalgo, whose claim to fame consists not only of their knock out looks but of their great talent and strength as well. Feeling playful? Let Noel de la Rosa of Nickelodeon show you what it’s like to be young at heart.

Let Young Star Magazine show you Filipino fashion in the eyes of our local designers as they grace our pages with their works of art and redefine fashion the Pinoy way. Learn more about Filipino culture, then and now, when we give you the nitty-gritty on the local music scene and what books to read–local of course! Find out where to dine and get your moneys worth as we screened for the best in local cuisine for you to sample and savor. For the adventure seekers, we’ll take you out to see the country’s best resources and show you the spectacular view from Mt. Ugu. For the more cosmopolitan in nature (and the shopaholics as well), it’s time to get trendy as the season gets hot and even hotter. Accessorize with this month’s picks and create a whole new look. If you’re dying to find out where to get the latest summer tote… Well, you’ll only find out from us! Love problems? Don’t worry! Dr. Love Lucky Manzano will work everything out for you as he gives you his expert advice. And don’t forget our staple columnists Chinggay and Chechel who are sure to find a solution for your health and beauty woes. Filipino Pride at its finest… 100 percent Pinoy, 100% Young Star.