KC takes home Us Girls Icon Award

MANILA, Philippines - KC Concepcion (second from left) was the biggest winner at the first Us Girls August Awards last week at the New Eastwood Mall Open Park in Libis, Quezon City. With KC were (from left) hosts Iya Villania, Angel Aquino and Megan Young.

She took home the Us Girls Icon Award for exemplifying the qualities the program Us Girls is all about — smart, updated with the latest trends, independent, adventurous, and a role model to everyone. KC said the award will empower her more as she continues to carry on her career and advocacies.

Kapamilya stars Kim Chiu and Anne Curtis were also recognized for their style and beauty.

Kim, who shared some of her beauty secrets through a recorded video message, was named Face of the Year with Tweetie de Leon and Isabelle Daza. Anne, on the other hand was one of the Most Fashionable Women of the Year together with models Bea Soriano, Divine Lee, Bianca Valerio and entertainment reporter Marie Lozano.

Also awarded were Make-up Artists of the Year Jigs Mayuga, Barbi Chan, Bobby Carlos and Krist Bansuelo and Stylists of the Year Rey Ilagan, Bianca Santiago, Liz Uy and Pam Quinones.

Winners were determined based on poll votes at usgirls23.multiply.com and thorough deliberation of the program’s staff.

The night was highlighted with performances from Ballet Philippines, La Sallian Orchestra, acoustic performer Princess, Ronnie Liang and a fashion show featuring the designs of young Filipino designers Reian Mata, Charina Sarte and Tippi Ocampo. Watch the telecast of Us Girls August Awards tomorrow night at 7 on Studio 23.