‘Next level fierce’: Tyra Banks wowed by Catriona’s Miss Universe performance

The Philippines’ Catriona Gray, the newly crowned Miss Universe, has earned new fans from around the world after the widely watched telecast of the pageant on Monday. 

Tyra Banks, it appears, is among them.

The American model and TV host took to Twitter in her reaction to Gray’s performance shortly after the Filipina’s crowning moment in Bangkok, Thailand.

Banks quoted an earlier tweet from Gray responding to her. They previously exchanged tweets about Gray’s trending “slow-mo twirl” in the Miss Universe preliminary competition.

“OMG back at you! You did it!” Banks wrote. “And that walk and confidence? I mean… Next level fierce! TyTy approves.”

Banks, perhaps best known for her original televised “Top Model” search that has spawned international versions, is considered an influential force in the fashion world and has mentored many who aspire to be like her.

“Fierce,” in particular, is a term she has used to encourage or motivate modeling neophytes, as seen in her TV shows.

Gray brings to Filipinos an early “Christmas gift,” after having clinched a fourth Miss Universe crown for the country after Gloria Diaz (1969), Margie Moran (1973), and Pia Wurtzbach (2015).

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‘Pinoy power to the max’: Tyra Banks has glowing words for Catriona Gray

She has probably seen it all, having screened countless of aspiring models strut on "America's Next Top Model," a fashion reality series she created and hosts that just wrapped up its 24th season.

So when former supermodel Tyra Banks gushes about a walk, it's perhaps the highest praise a model could receive in the runway world.

This Saturday, Banks' attention was turned towards Catriona Gray's "slow-mo twirl" during the Miss Universe preliminaries.

Her verdict? "I mean . . . Pinoy Power to the Max!!!" she tweeted after watching a recap of Gray's much-talked about performance.

This isn't the first time Banks has praised a Pinay. She is a known fan of young actress Maymay Entrata.

The 2018 Miss Universe is currently being held in Thailand, with the pageant's coronation night scheduled for this Monday.

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Supermodel Christie Brinkley, 63, back in swimsuit in Sports Illustrated

Supermodel Christie Brinkley, 63, has become the oldest woman to appear in the famous swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated, posing in a red bikini and black one-piece alongside her daughters.

The annual magazine, which typically features young women with the impossible-to-attain perfections of fashion models, is legendary in the United States, where it sold 785,000 copies in 2014 on its 50th anniversary.

Over the years, it has nevertheless sought to challenge the often criticized monopoly of young, white models projected by the fashion industry in general.


Christie Brinkley is back in a bikini (and she's brought two very special guests)! https://t.co/ODeeuhXCms pic.twitter.com/8v2v1Wwfy3

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 7, 2017
 
Model Tyra Banks became the first black woman to appear on the cover in 1997. Athletes such as tennis champion Serena Williams and mixed martial arts fighter Ronda Rousey have also been photographed for the magazine.

First spotted in a post office in Paris aged 19, Michigan-born Brinkley appeared in the magazine eight times between 1975 to 2004, and a record three consecutive times on its cover in 1979, 1980 and 1981.

For the February 15 edition, which comes out days after Brinkley celebrated her 63rd birthday, she is joined by her daughters Sailor Brinkley Cook, 18, and Alexa Ray Joel, 31, whose father is singer Billy Joel.

"Thank you Sports Illustrated for sending the powerful message that good things come in packages of every size and we do not come with an expiration date!" she wrote on her Instagram page.

The magazine said on its website that the four-times married Brinkley proved that "age is nothing more than a number."

"My first thought was, 'At my age? No way!'" the model told People magazine. "When I turned 30, I was like, 'This is the last time I'm posing in a bathing suit!' When this issue comes out, I'll be 63. I thought, 'Those days are over.'

"But to get to do it with my girls, I thought, 'One last go!' "

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Francis Libiran returns to 'America’s Next Top Model'

MANILA – Top local designer Francis Libiran appears once again in an episode of “America’s Next Top Model,” which will be aired in the Philippines on Saturday.

Libiran has been chosen by supermodel and “ANTM” host Tyra Banks to return to the show's 22nd cycle and create a special collection as part of the last challenge for its five finalists.

Filipino viewers can catch the 12th episode featuring Libiran on ETC at 8 p.m. on November 7. The show will be aired in the United States on November 6.

“To be part of this legendary TV show for the second time is, again, an honor not only for me, but also for the Philippines,” Libiran said. “We got so thrilled and excited when we got the call from Tyra’s team. It was a surreal experience as it is an honor and privilege to represent Filipino talent and artistry in such an international and well-respected platform as ‘America’s Next Top Model’.”

Libiran was first featured on “ANTM” during the show’s 18th cycle in 2012, where he showcased his Hello Kitty couture collection.




His appearance on “ANTM” paved the way to his working relationship with Banks, who has worn his gowns in various occasions.

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#RawandReal: Tyra Banks puts selfies to good use

MANILA – Supermodel Tyra Banks uses the ubiquitous “selfie” to deliver a powerful message about body image.

The host of the reality show “America’s Next Top Model” posted a photo of herself without any makeup on Instagram last week, reminding her followers to learn how to “keep it real” by embracing their flaws.

Banks made the statement after observing how many people tend to post “raw” and “I woke up like this” images that have been through vigorous retouching, whether digitally or through makeup.



“You know how people say #nofilter but you know there’s a freakin’ filter on their pic? Or maybe there’s a smidge of retouching going on but they’re lying and saying it’s all raw and real? Well this morn, I decided to give you a taste of the really real me. I wanted to smooth out my dark circles so badly!!! But I was like, ‘Naw, Ty. Show ‘em the REAL you,’” she wrote.

“So… here I am. Raw. And there YOU are… looking at me, studying this picture. Maybe you’re thinking, ‘Whoa, she looks ROUGH.’ And if you are, great! You deserve to see the REAL me. The REALLY real me. #RawAndReal,” she added.

A day later, Banks posted another selfie showing herself fully made up, admitting that she needs “to put a stuff on my face to look like a supermodel.”



“Today, I want to continue to keep it real. Why? Because we ALL know I don’t walk around looking like the bare-faced photo I posted yesterday. Almost every day, I rock mascara, blush up my cheeks and throw concealer on those damn dark circles under my eyes I was so tempted to touch up on my raw pick yesterday. The painted face you’re looking at right now… THIS is REALLY me, too! Is it raw? Heck no! Is it real? The jury’s out on that, but I say, ‘Yeah.’

“I know what you’re thinking. ‘What???!!!’ It’s real because I’m keeping it REAL by admitting that I need to put stuff on my face to look like a supermodel. (Add a lil’ retouching and wham, the final look is complete!) Yeah, I wished I woke up looking flawless, but that just ain’t me. Not at all. And I’m not ashamed to admit it. None of us should be. #RougeAndReal.”

With frequent appearances on television or print, most celebrities rely on makeup to conceal blemishes or enhance their features. When overdone, some look unrecognizable off-cam. Others, however, look equally stunning as their on-screen persona.

Here’s a look at 25 local celebrities without any makeup during their time away from the spotlight.

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Georgina to host 'Asia's Next Top Model'

MANILA - Filipino-British model Georgina Wilson will host the upcoming season of "Asia's Next Top Model," a counterpart of the popular American reality show created and hosted by supermodel Tyra Banks.

Wilson, 28, made the announcement on Instagram on Friday, referring to the stint as a career milestone. "I've been so excited about this announcement and been keeping it for months now! [I'm] extremely honored to be hosting [the show]," she said.

Producer Star World Asia referred to Wilson as a "superstar" in its own announcement on its Facebook page, which got thousands of likes within minutes.



No further details, including the premiere date, were given.

A popular commercial model and a former VJ, Wilson made an appearance in the original "Top Model" show in the United States in 2011, representing Philippine lifestyle brand Bench as a stylist.

According to Wilson, she will host the third cycle of "Asia's Next Top Model."

Its second cycle, hosted by Australian-Indonesian actress Nadya Hutagalung, saw Filipinos Jodilly Pendre and Katarina Rodriguez as runners-up to Malaysia's Sheena Liam early this year.

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What's next for Jodilly, Katarina after 'AsNTM'

MANILA – They may not have won the competition but Filipina finalists Jodilly Pendre and Katarina Rodriguez were satisfied with their performance during the second cycle of “Asia’s Next Top Model” (AsNTM).

On the sidelines of the finale episode’s viewing party on Wednesday night, both Rodriguez and Pendre noted that they gained invaluable lessons froms icons of the fashion industry during their time on the Tyra Banks-produced show.

For 21-year-old Rodriguez, what's more important is what happens to them after “AsTM.”

“You could win the competition, there's so many 'America’s Next Top Models' but their names are not like Tyra Banks or Kate Moss. They're known but they didn't make it to the actual supermodel top status. I think that's a big deal, how you handle yourself after the competition,” she said, as she vowed to continue pursuing a career in modelling.

“I invested a lot in the competition. I was crying this last episode because I was so happy that I made them proud. They put a lot of work into me. They could have easily put others in the top 3 and not me. If I don't pursue this, I'll just waste it, a segment of my life where I know I have potential,” she said.

Rodriguez revealed that she has had a hectic schedule since January, usually with four modelling jobs in a day.

Meanwhile, Pendre promised to work hard to make it big internationally.

“Hindi man ako 'yung nanalo, this is my stepping stone towards greatness. Walang makakapigil sa akin. Ina-appreciate ko ang sarili ko… Hindi man ako nanalo pero 'yung mga tao na kailanagn ko sa buhay ko, nasa tabi ko. 'Yun ang winner sa akin. I am a victor because I learned from the experience,” she said.

Pendre, who finished first runner-up, said she respects the judges’ decision, adding that what’s more important is the fact that she learned a lot from the show.

“I trust the judges and I respect them. If they think I don't deserve to win, I will always respect it. The thing is, I learned a lot in the competition. Without it, hindi ako magiging what I am now. Hindi ko matututunan yung different expressions, paano maha-handle 'yung sarili ko na ako lang,” she said.

Despite losing to Malaysia’s Sheena Liam, both Rodriguez and Pendre are thankful for the support, not just from their Filipino fans, but also from viewers in other Asian countries.

As the winner, Liam won a modeling contract with London-based Storm Model Management, among others, as "Asia's Next Top Model."

She also took home a Subaru car, a contract as the 2014 endorser of haircare brand TRESemme, a chance to appear on the covers of Harper's Bazaar Singapore and Malaysia, and SGD 50,000. - with reports from Ginger Conejero, ABS-CBN News

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Tyra Banks graces cover of local fashion mag

MANILA – Former supermodel and “America’s Next Top Model” host Tyra Banks does her signature “smize” as she appears on the cover of a local fashion magazine.

Banks is the cover girl of the 22nd anniversary issue of Mega, which was released early this month.

The former supermodel was photographed in New York City wearing a black embellished dress by top local designer Rajo Laurel. Banks has worn some of Laurel’s creations in various events.

“Tyra proved to be the consummate professional, a true supermodel, taking one sublime picture after the other,” according to a writeup on Mega’s website.

For February, Mega also released a magazine for males dubbed Mega Man, which features ABS-CBN reporter Atom Araullo on the cover.

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