Project Runway airs finale July 1

MANILA, Philippines - In a twist none of the contestants expected, for the first time in Project Runway Philippines history, four designers will be heading to the Final Runway. Tune in tomorrow, July 1, at 8 p.m. on etc to see Milka Quin Redoble, Cheetah Rivera, Nel Claveria Jr., and Amor Albano as they compete to be Project Runway Philippines Season 3 champion.

Milka, a 34-year-old online fashion entrepreneur from Pasig City, established herself as an early favorite when she wowed judges with her “butanding-inspired” dress and elegant jumpsuit to win the first and third challenges. Having started on a high, Milka enters the finale having placed in the bottom group of designers for the past two challenges; will she be able to redeem herself at the Final Runway?

Cheetah, a 24-year-old fashion designer from Manila, had a rocky start on the show. In the food-inspired challenge Cheetah found herself for the first time in risk of elimination only to bounce back to win the next three challenges and a spot in the finale. Her ingénue with material, out-of-the-box design aesthetic and winning streak makes her a favorite entering the Final Runway.

Nel, a 30-year-old overseas-based fashion designer from Camarines Sur, impressed judges to score his only challenge win in the second episode of the season with his binakol made dress. After that he found himself facing the judges as part of the bottom group of designers three more times prior to earning his spot in the final four. With a strong technique in construction, what surprises does Nel, the season’s dark horse, have up his sleeve for his Final Collection?

Amor, a 28-year-old fashion designer from Laoag City, was struck by home sickness early on in the competition as she appealed to the judges to let her go home. Refusing to let her leave as they saw potential in her work, Amor then continued on in the competition to win the men’s clothing challenge with her futuristic hoodie vest. The judges have proven to Amor that her plea to quit would have been a big mistake as she would have missed out the chance to show a collection at Project Runway Philippines Final Runway.