Shirtless hunks take spotlight in 2 events

MANILA, Philippines - Cosmopolitan Magazine presented its 2015 Centerfolds and 69 Cosmo Men via Cosmo Bachelor Bash party. Showbiz hunks and male models strutted their stuff last Sept. 5 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.

The bash featured a big outdoor party with a modern carnival theme titled Cosmo Carnival. The event which started as early as 3 p.m. saw fans got up close and playful with Cosmo Hunks in the ball pit, jail, marriage and kissing booths. The highlight of the event was the meet-and-greet session with this year’s Cosmo 69 Bachelors. A wet and wild foam party capped the event.

….at the Cosmo Carnival 2015…

This year’s centerfold Daniel Matsunaga walked the ramp in green pants. He led the show with fellow Cosmo Centerfolds like JC de Vera; Elmo Magalona; Derrick Monasterio; PBA players Jens Knuttel and Ryan Arana; models LA Aguinaldo, Kirst Viray, Amadeo Leandro and Clint Bondad.

Other celebrities who added excitement to the event were Enzo Pineda, Benjamin Alves, Alex Medina, Alex Castro, Miko Raval, John Spainhour, Sam Ajdani, Vince Ferraren and Zeus Collins.

Cosmopolitan’s September issue with Daniel and Erich Gonzales on the cover is available in all bookstores and newsstands nationwide.

…and at the Misters Philippines 2015 pageant

Thirty hunks from all over the country and the Filipino communities worldwide have gathered in Manila to compete at the second annual Misters Pageant organized by Prime Events Productions Foundation, Inc. headed by Carlo Morris Galang. The finals will be held on Sept. 13 at Resorts World Manila.

During the formal press presentation at One Esplanade in Pasay City, Carlo expressed his gratitude to his team members and supporters. “Making a difference in the lives of these young men is truly heartwarming,” said Carlo, a former Manhunt Philippines winner.

Last year’s winners emphasized the importance of camaraderie and empathy.

Only on its second year, the search has already been acknowledged by pageant aficionados as the most prestigious male pageant in the Philippines. Reigning Mister International Neil Perez sees a lot of potential international winners among this year’s roster.

“Everyone came here prepared,” Carlo said. “One of them will inherit my national title, who knows? The Philippines might score a back-to-back win.”

Funfare’s “beauty experts” Felix Manuel, Gery Yumping, Joey Cezeare and Francis Calubaquib claimed that they had a hard time picking their 10 “most-likely-to-win,” namely (1) Reniel Villareal (Pagbilao, Quezon); (2)Robert McNamara (Australia); (3) Don McGyver Cochico (Manila); (4) Carlos Ching (Cebu); (5) Kevin Fichera (Italy); (6) Rick Palencia (Tacloban); (7) John Nicholo Zacarias (Lipa City); (8) AR dela Serna (Bohol); (9) Willan Pagayon (Iloilo); and (10) Earlmond Lee (Olongapo).