A sizzling 10th summer of Century Tuna Superbods

Superbods 2016 Tom Esconde and Olivia Medina (4th and 3rd from left) with first runner-up winners Clint Bondand and Ambra Gutierrez (5th and 4th from left) and 2nd runners-up Chet Abella and Ali Khatibi. (leftmost) 

In the sensational, star-studded finals night held at the exclusive Palace Pool Club, Tom Esconde and Olivia Medina — Filipino-Swedish IT technician and  Filipino-Canadian print model respectively — were declared  Superbods of the Decade, marking the 10^th year of  Century Tuna Superbods.

Taking home first runner-up honors were Clint Bondand and Ambra Gutierrez, while Chet Abella and Ali Khatibi were declared 2^nd runner-up winners.

Greg Banzon, Century Pacific Food, Inc. 

vice-president and general manager

In his remarks, Greg Banzon, Century Pacific Foods, Inc. general manager, expressed his delight in the diversity of the Superbods finalists. “What we’re are seeing tonight is a true cross section, a convergence”, he declared. “I’m happy to see finalists who are Eurasians, Filipino-Americans, and of different backgrounds and interests.”

The star-studded event — a poolside affair teeming with guests that was followed by a happening after-party held at Revel — was graciously attended by members of the the Po family led by Ricardo Po Sr. and wife Amelita;  Chris   and wife Nanette;  Leo and wife Marielle; and Ted Po. 

. Century Tuna marketing team:  Gela Gamboa-Pecson,
Noel Lazaro and Cheska Sebial

Guests were welcomed by  Greg Banzon together with Century Tuna group product manager Gela Gamboa, senior product manager Noel Lazaro, and brand manager Cheska Sebial.

Seen firing up the runway and electrifying the stage were the 26 finalists, both in swimwear and evening resort wear. 

Eliciting thunderous applause were Ultimate Superbods Anne Curtis and Derek Ramsay.

Anne Curtis

Derek Ramsay

The presence of current and past celebrity endorsers of Century Tuna including KC Concepcion, Xian Lim, Solenn Heusaff, Jessy Mendiola, Paulo Avelino, Gerald Anderson, Elmo Magalona, Isabell Daza, Aljur Abrenica and Phil Young Husband also added glitz and glamour to the event. 

Jessy Mendiola

Elmo Magalona

Paulo Avelino

Sitting in the distinguished Board of Judges along with Banzon were Miss Universe 1969 and Century Tuna’s first celebrity endorser Gloria Diaz, fashion editor and stylist Liz Uy, UAAP basketball star Jerone Teng, Mediaquest and TV5 president and CEO Noel Lorenzana, Intelligent Skincare Inc and Belo Medical Group managing director Cristalle Belo Henares, and PC&V Communications president and chief creative officer Ariel Comia.

From left: Mediaquest and TV5 president and CEO Noel Lorenzana, Belo Medical Group managing director Cristalle Belo Henares, Century Pacific Food, Inc. vice-president and general manager Greg Banzon, UAAP basketball star Jerone Teng and PC&V Communications president and chief creative officer Ariel Comia

Miss Universe 1969 and Century Tuna’s first celebrity endorser Gloria Diaz

Fashion editor and stylist Liz Uy

Both Tom Esconde and Olivia Medina took home generous prizes: P500,000 cash each and a 1-year contract as brand ambassador of Century Tuna.  The 1st runners-up received P250,000 each, while the 2nd runners-up bagged P100,000 each while all the finalists took home P30,000 each.

Here are the other former Century Tuna endorsers who graced the star-studded event: 

 

KC Concepcion

Belle Daza

Phil Younghusband

Andrew Wolff

Gerald Anderson

Aljur Abrenica

Xian Lim

Solenn Heussaff

Century Tuna leads the way to health with highly successful Superbods Runs

Kicking off a healthy 2010, market leader Century Tuna recently held the Century Tuna Superbods Run 2010, the year’s biggest and most star-studded celebration of health and fitness, at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City.

Congratulations to the “run of the century” which drew more than 11,000 health and fitness enthusiasts! Runners and spectators who witnessed the race attest it was a running event unlike any other.

For one exhilarating morning, an entire vacant block within the upscale Bonifacio Global City was transformed into a vibrant, bustling hub that celebrated health and fitness with its many booths and activities – from yoga and capoeira sessions, roller races and photo booths, to a bustling Century Tuna Supermart, and sampling stations that provided tasty treats to all the guests.
 Acording to Century Pacific Group General Manager Gold Tantoco, the event is the company’s way of giving back and rewarding its loyal consumers. “Our consumers helped us become a market leader. And as a market leader, we want thefeel they are important to us. This is the reason we left no stone unturned in ensuring the Run would be an enjoyable unforgettable, world-class experience for all of them.”

Paparazzis had a blast that day as business tycoons, media moguls, showbiz stars and local sports celebrities joined thousands of runners in racing to the finish line. But beyond the glitz and the glamorous festivities, the Superbods Run was also a fundraising event, where proceeds of a raffle-for-a-cause were donated to the UNICEF and the WWF.

It’s obviously this same commitment to health and fitness that inspires the company to come up with the much-awaited yearly Superbods event. This year’s event, adds Tantoco, is even more meaningful because “we’ve inspired more people to be fit and active; more people realized they can get started on a healthy lifestyle, regardless of the season or setting. It’s our way to keeping them inspired and motivated to stay fit and healthy.”

Celebrate health and fitness with Century Tuna Superbods Run!!

Running enthusiasts get to be a part of the sexiest run of the century as Century Tuna holds Superbods Run 2010, the year’s biggest and most star-studded celebration of health and fitness, on February 21, 2010 at the Bonifacio Global City.

The event, which was launched recently at the National Sports Grill in Greenbelt, will gather the country’s hottest celebrities and running enthusiasts to participate in exhilarating race events as well as to enjoy exciting activities, raffle treats, freebies and a lot of other surprises.

“As a brand dedicated to health and wellness, Century Tuna is not only committed to delighting customers with high-quality, delicious and healthy products, but also through events and activities that encourage and inspire people to start an active and healthy lifestyle,” said Century Canning Corporation general manager Gold Tantoco.

Century Tuna Senior Product Manager Gela Gamboa, GM Gold Tantotco and guest

Reema Chanco with Leo Po

Besides Tantoco, on hand to welcome guests from the media were Century Tuna executives Leo Po and senior product manager Angela Gamboa. Century Corned Tuna celebrity endorser Derek Ramsay and Superbods 2009 winners Van Victor Leaño and Theresa Fenger also graced the media launch hosted by athletic TV personality Reema Chanco.

According to Gamboa, Century Tuna has collaborated with the country’s top running coach Rio de la Cruz of RunRio to ensure a fun-filled event for runners and guests. Gamboa further explained that the event also aims to raise funds for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

In a short presentation, Gamboa also explained what runners and guests could expect during the event. Runners can choose from four race events: 3km, 5km, 10km, and 21km, where at stake are big cash prizes and special gift packs for male and female top finishers. Highlighting the event is the Superbods Go-See, where all race finishers get a chance to become the next image models of Century Tuna and win P100,000.

Century Tuna Superbods 2009 Theresa Fenger and Victor Van Leano  with Derek Ramsey and Kaye Lopez of Runrio

Exciting activities are also set to take place such as capoeira and yoga exhibitions and free Century Tuna recipes and delicious treats. A raffle-for-a-cause will also be held, where participants who present as many Century Tuna labels at the drop-off areas at registration venues and at the event itself get to win big prizes. For every label dropped, a corresponding donation will go to the UNICEF and the WWF.

To get a feel of the fit and healthy lifestyle, guests enjoyed a mini workout with bikes by Fitness First. They were also given a free fitness assessment and information on Fitness First programs and services in preparation for the Run.

With the Superbods Run, Century Tuna aims to give health buffs an exciting way to get fit and healthy this 2010. To know more about the event, visit www.centurysuperbodsrun.ph.