LOOK: Pia Wurtzbach poses for Nigel Barker

MANILA - Noted fashion photographer Nigel Barker took to Instagram to share a glimpse of his recent photo shoot with no less than Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach.

Set at the Baccarat Hotel in New York City, Barker’s photo shows Wurtzbach wearing a beige gown as she sits in a couch inside a huge room.

In the caption, Barker wrote: “Photographing the beautiful Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach at the exquisite Baccarat Hotel for Philippine Tatler.”



Barker is most popularly known for his judging stint in the long-running reality model search "America's Next Top Model."

In 2012, he also became a Miss Universe judge, who got to ask Philippine bet Janine Tugonon during the pageant's question and answer portion.

Tugonon finished first runner-up to Miss USA Olivia Culpo at that time.

Over the years, Barker has photographed many Filipina personalities including model-host Georgina Wilson, former beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez, TV host and and Leyte Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez, singer Pops Fernandez and actresses Heart Evangelista, Carla Abellana and Isabelle Daza.

In a past interview with ABS-CBN News’ Dyan Castillejo, Barker said, “Filipinos are some of the most beautiful people I've ever photographed and worked with.”

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Ageless? Imee Marcos draws mixed reactions for mag cover

MANILA - Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos took a break from politics to show off her fashionable side, gracing the cover of a local lifestyle magazine -- leaving many Filipinos amazed by her ageless beauty, while others not.

Marcos, the daughter of former First Lady Imelda Marcos and sister of vice presidential aspirant Senator Bongbong Marcos, appears on the October 2015 cover of society magazine Philippine Tatler, where she is seen barefoot and wearing a red Filipiniana.

On Wednesday, the 59-year-old Marcos shared the photo on her Facebook page. It immediately drew praise from her followers claiming that she is one of the "most beautiful and talented" politicians in the country.

Some, however, scrutinized the photo, claiming that it was heavily Photoshopped to give Marcos a leaner body and a younger face.




The shoot was done by photographer BJ Pascual with styling and make up from Cath Sobrevega, Maita Baello, and Robbie Piñera.

The issue promises to reveal Marcos' thoughts "on growing up in the shadow of her parents, supporting Philippine designers, and the wisdom that comes with turning (believe it or not) 60."

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com