Monday, May 2, 2016

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 10th 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 2nd 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 Sebia
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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



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