Starworld launches Bench Universe’s 1st SEA premiere

MANILA, Philippines - Training the international spotlight on Filipino creativity and talent, Starworld is premiering the Bench Universe 2012 Denim and Underwear Fashion Show tonight at 9, making it the first entertainment production in the Philippines to be broadcasted on pay TV throughout Southeast Asia.

Bench’s fashion show is held every two years, but this year’s Bench Universe was the biggest, most extravagant event to date, spanning a two-day event on Sept. 13 and 14 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Bench Universe is the largest denim and underwear fashion show in the Philippines, featuring collections from Bench, which has consistently drawn endorsements from the brightest local celebrities as well as global stars such as Maroon 5’s Adam Levine and Korean superstar Lee Min Ho. The show celebrated the brand’s 25th anniversary and featured a strong line-up of celebrities, including Georgina Wilson, Isabelle Daza, Manny Pacquiao and his wife Jinkee, and America’s Next Top Model’s alums Sophie Sumner and Dominique Reighard.

Starworld viewers will be treated to behind-the-scenes footage of the fantastical production, giving them backstage access to get close to the models of Bench Universe in their most unguarded moments. They will marvel at musical performances by international stars MiG Ayesa of Rock of Ages fame and Far East Movement, whose breakthrough dance hit Like a G6 has rocked clubs all over the world.

Bench Universe 2012 also features the works of fashion designers Ezra Santos, Joey Samson, Cary Santiago, Val Taguba, Rajo Laurel, Albert Andrada, Randy Ortiz, Furne One and Michael Cinco.