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Thai actor Mario Maurer arrives in Manila

October 27, 2011 | 12:00am

Thai heartthrob Mario Maurer arrived in Manila on Wednesday for an endorsement gig with a local clothing brand. Maurer, whose international stardom was catapulted by hit pan-regional movies such as Love of Siam and Crazy Little Thing Called Love, was warmly welcomed by a massive Filipino fan base.

Mario Maurer at the grand opening of the Bon Chon restaurant in Tomas Morato

Maurer, known for his strikingly boyish good looks, and cool, young, free-spirited style, steps in as Penshoppe’s latest endorser. The 22-year-old actor and model takes off from the brand's international campaign, which was earlier led this year by British actor Ed Westwick of the popular series Gossip Girl.

To kick-start his Philippine tour, Maurer graced the grand opening of Bon Chon Chicken restaurant in Tomas Morato where this writer was among the select guests. Maurer was escorted by his Thai entourage and celebrity publicist Joyce Ramirez.

Maurer will be meeting his Filipino fans in a Fan Conference on October 28, 2011 (Friday), 1PM at the PICC Plenary Hall in Manila (gates open at 11AM). The FanCon will be hosted by fellow Thai presenter VJ Utt, with special live performance by pop Asian girl group Blush.