A star-studded Bodyfest 2008 Finals
Bariles Republic noticed that the Bodyfest Search for Models Competition held back to back with the FISHDANCE Competition – Mindanao Showdown during the 10th Tuna Festival was one of the most succesful events during the week-long celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Gen. Santos City’s Charterhood.
The crowd practically took over the whole of the Gaisano Mall of GenSan Atrium and the viewing decks at the 2nd floor.
It was also star-studded in the sense that former PBA player and now Ginebra coach Allan Caidic was there together with Olympian and movie actor Monsour del Rosario as judges.
Seen having fun during the fast-paced show megged by Director Dino Veloso were City Councilor Richard Atendido (who gamely agreed to be the guinea pig for the demo of Fusion Excel, one of the sponsors) and his preggy wife Narly, former Councilor Minda Atendido, Assistant City Administrator Glennville Gonzalez, GSCCCII Executive Director Pilar Afuang, Asia United Bank exec Dave Areglado, Zion Travel and Tours GM Francis Sablon.
Fusion-Excel’s Atty. Kenneth Lee, Mayor Jun Acharon, and Mrs. Kimberly Villanueva-Lee
Bariles Republic also spotted Tunafest Director Bebot Haw, City Mayor Jun Acharon who was seated between Fusion Excel’s Atty. Kenneth Lee & his lovely wife & GenSan beauty, Kimberly Villanueva (who planed in from Kuala Lumpur 2 days earlier), Ms. Gensan 2006 & ABS-CBN host Rhean Acosta, Fashion Designer Association of the Philippines president Johnny Abad, and Manila-based dance & hip-hop artist Oliver Neil Busier.
Bariles Republic also took note of the Gaisano Mall management staff who were there to make sure that everything goes smooth. Kudos to them!
The whole gang of the General Santos City Camera Club was also in full force.
Hosting the show were Kapamilya deejays Mario Valentino, Cheenee and Katrina who did a “cool” dance number at the start of the show.
Just the same, the Kapuso Team from Davao City was also there to cover the event.
In the end, the following models with bodies to die for were proclaimed as winners:
- Dicovery Models: Marisa Mae Laura and Jeffthie John Cariño
- Ramp Models: Naiza Balindo and Ronald Colon
- Bodyfest Champions: Joelden Gellor and Micheal Crisostomo
Here are the rest of the photos Bariles Republic took. You may click on each one for a larger view.
Bariles Republic congratulates Orman and his team which includes Director Dino Veloso, Arnold Velasquez, Pauline Pasion, the Intensity Dancers, Marrel de Pedro, among others by pulling this through again.
Tagged Bodyfest 2008, Fishdance, Gaisanao Mall of GenSan, Kapamilya, sexy models, Tuna Festival 2008
jm_2105200009/15/2008 at 8:02 PM
galing ah! hehe =)
orman09/15/2008 at 9:46 PM
the first couple are supposed to be the ramp model winners. the couple in the middle are the photographic model winners… wala kang pic ng discovery model winners…
archmykel09/15/2008 at 11:43 PM
Congratulations Orman for the successful holding of the bodyfest and ms gensan . great productions and quality candidates!
Jinky09/16/2008 at 7:59 AM
Congratulations for a job well done sir orman and the gang!
sexy funny photos09/16/2008 at 10:05 AM
I can’t wait to visit Gen San.
sexy funny photoss last blog post..why post your pictures on the internet
Ayel09/16/2008 at 12:25 PM
oi, si Joelden pala nanalo sa female category. I didn’t know she joined pala. Kasali rin xa dati sa Mutya ng South Cotabato.
Ayels last blog post..Laarni Lozada is PDA Season 2 Grand Star Deamer, etc.
Kimberly09/16/2008 at 1:24 PM
i really did enjoy watching the whole show!
both back to back competitions were quite tough…
with all the sexy and gorgeous ladies and
handsome hunks! oh my gosh…i was mesmerized
and everytime they came out with their new
outfits… wahh! i can’t help myself saying…”awe”!!!
uhh la la! hehehe!
with the fishdance… oh! it was fantastic!
very good and energetic young dancers.
i can feel my body swaying to the hip hop moves!
my body rhythm was so alive that i would just love
to dance to the beat! with kuya avel??!! hahaha!
all deserved to win! they are all indeed winners!
to Orman… hats off to you my dear for an excellent
job! same goes to director Dino and to all those who
are behind this successful events during the TunaFest.
Congrats and Cheers to all!!!
gensanite09/16/2008 at 3:41 PM
cheers to SIR ORMAN, and his team… the photos say it all… you have a good number of audience as well… you pulled another magic out of the hat… all my best to your future endeavors…
siopao, siopao, siopao…
orman09/16/2008 at 9:16 PM
maraming salamat po… sana kuya avel will post the miss gensan pageant too… dami din tao… as in!
dakal ah salamat sa inyong lahat… we do work hard to give you a good show every year…
to GOD be the glory!
Kritiko09/19/2008 at 4:41 AM
Go technicals….
Kritiko09/19/2008 at 4:43 AM
well computer generated event…………..
sweet09/19/2008 at 1:49 PM
oh.. kilala ko pala yung nag champion na gurl.. hehehe
sweets last blog post..My Canibad Experience
axcel09/21/2008 at 10:19 PM
hi. i would suggest that maybe for convenient browsing of pix in the gallery, it’s nice to have selections like next, previous or back. nonetheless, it’s nice that we have this sort of site where we non-generals will always keep posted on whats happening around the city. it’s one of the site i never miss when i go online. tyvm.
axcel09/21/2008 at 10:25 PM
hi moderator. sorry for the previous post. i failed to move the pointer on the pix. i am fond of using shortcuts when browsing. thanks though.
jomar10/04/2008 at 2:58 PM
hmp… best friend ko ung nanalo na girl.. hehe.
galing niya.
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