MANILA, Philippines - In a fast-paced world interlinking people with just one click, technology has largely taken over our lives. Smart phones, tablets and pads have invaded people’s lifestyles as a necessity more than just an accessory.
Just like in the world of fashion where the chaotic arena of stilettos and couture dresses is more competitive and the ever-evolving world of technology gets more and more fast-paced than ever. This year, the Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP) introduces a batch of 16 fresh faces, fit to join the roster of successful past members—thrust in the world of klieg lights, camera flashes, and lacquered runways poised to follow the footsteps of PMAP’s modeling giants.
These days, no good model can make noise without affecting the world of Instagram, Twitpic, and video blog uploads. With social media as the newest and most accessible means of connection, stardom awaits those who can penetrate beyond covers of magazines and advertisement deals. With the turnover rate more swift and competitive than ever, the call is for models who can adapt to the changing times.
Five male models joining the esteemed organization are Paul Drake, Sam Ajdani, Francis Boyce, Emel Rowe and Patrick Patawaran. This year’s batch of female models includes Tola Orendain, Kylie Verzosa, Shermaine de Ramos, Maan Marquez, Riana Oritz Matera, Pauline Quintas, Sheena Maternal, Angelica de Leon, Maria Mopera, Nikita McElroy, Janielle Bautista, Lourdes Yanong, and Maria Angelica de Leon.
Born and designed in the United States, O+ escorts the new group of soon-to-be supermodels in an extraordinary fusion of creativity and innovation.
With ace fashion photographer Mark Nicdao behind the lens, the fierce 13 of this year’s PMAP showed off modeling chops that prove they’re more than just pretty faces in slender figures.
The social media has transformed us into cyber-beings of multiple usernames and passwords. And so O+, with the guiding principle of combining the concept of work and play and sharing without limits, posits a great promise to its market of tech-savvy students to young professionals. Marrying form and function is the brand’s lineup of smart phones and tablets that give instant access to everything within our reach.
The O+ 6.3 WiFi Phone prides itself on having the unique and revolutionary motion sensor, the Air Shuffle wizard, that allows users to switch FM radio stations, browse stored photos and music with one flick of the wrist.
The O+ 8.7 Android experience, on the other hand, promises maximized WiFi connectivity—smoothly opening modes of communication from social media to push e-mail and the Worldwide Web in one flick. The 1ghz processor of the 8.7 Android phone also makes it best for a complete gaming experience among other unlimited applications downloadable in its Android market. Unlocking its vibrant 3.2” capacitive multi-touch screen is also made more interesting with an interactive interface while boasting of voice command navigation that lets users explore up to four home screens along with live wallpapers and Android widgets.
With an expandable memory up to 32gb, you can store and play your favorite tunes making use of its MP3 and MP4 player and a 3.5mm standard headset jack to capture and relive your favorite moments with loved ones with its 3.2 megapixel rear-end and front-facing cameras and video recorder. All of these features are packaged sleekly in a black dual sim unit with a long-lasting battery life of up to 1400 mAh.
Photos by Mark Nicdao Styling by Adrian Concepcion with Leo Balante Digital Accessories by O+ 8.7 Android Series and O+ 9.7 Pad Hair and makeup by Anton Patdu, Mark Familara, Diane Lorenzana, Elaine Silva, Lhen De-Jesus Ong, Divad Medina Special thanks to Phoemela Barranda, Kara Gozali, and Jairus Ferrer of PMAP