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Bradford Adkins, 'SCENES In The City' is a widely read Filipino-American community column in San Francisco since 2008. Online, it is being globally read by more than 176 countries. The column features include: the issues and events, the individuals and organizations moving the community.
ABS-CBN Actor Matteo Guidicelli graced the 22nd Pistahan Parade and Festival held last weekend at the Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco, CA.
ABS-CBN Lead Actor James Reid was in the Napa vValley recently where he shot part of the teleserye, "On the Wings Of Love," shown here during shooting break with Journalist Bradford Adkins.
ABS-CBN Actress Nadine Lustre was in the Bay Area recently where she shot part of the teleserye, "On the Wings Of Love," shown here during shooting break with Photo Journalist Richard Lao.
Welcome to the Catholic world, McKayla Michelle Calbeck! McKayla was baptized at St. Ignatius Church in San Francisco, CA last August 16. A grand reception was held at The Water Bar in Embarcadero San Francisco attended by family and friends (L-R) Chona Enrile, Jun Enrile, Jonas Enrile, Yvonne Enrile, Gil Enrile, Sarah Calbeck, McKayla Michelle Calbeck, Garette Calbeck, Diane Calbeck, Lina Enrile and Stephanie Enrile.
A go-see was held at Fort McKinley in South San Francisco last Saturday for the September 12 event "F MODE FASHION SHOW/EXPO" and a mini-fashion show showcased models Jara Papova, Justin Alegre, Alexandra Drechsler, Ethan Alexander Alegre, Kaila Williams, Gary Subijano, Ken Taylor, 2013 Bb Pilipinas-Tourism Katrina Jayne Dimaranan, among others.
Binibining TFC Alexandra Drechsler of San Jose, CA is one of the 30 models of Avel Bacudio in "F MODE FASHION SHOW/EXPO" to be held at the Santa Clara Convention Center on September 12, 2015.
The ALEGRE brothers of Pleasanton, CA - Ethan Alexander and Justin, 16 and 20 years old, respectively, originally from Honolulu, HI are 2 of the 30 male models that will showcase Avel Bacudio new designs on September 12 in Santa Clara Convention Center.
Beau & Cutty Donovan, 6 and 5 years old, respectively, will be 2 of the 11 kid models, together with 30 female and 30 male adult ones, that will wear Avel Bacudio designs at the 'F MODE FASHION SHOW/EXPO."
Sacramento's Justin Smaby, 19, models for BENCH again last Saturday, July 25 (his first was about 2 years ago) at the Trinoma Activity Center in Quezon City. The Art Personas Management model also will do the photo shoot, TVC and ramp for COSMO in September, 2015.
Avel Bacudio was awarded 2014 Most Influential Designer in Asia during Mercedes-Benz Fashion week held in Malaysia by no less than noted Designer Jimmy Choo.
AVEL BACUDIO
TO ROCK
SILICON VALLEY
TO-BE SEEN IN THE CITY
(SANTA CLARA, CA) – In a period spanning less than a month, Mercedez-Benz’s Most Influential Designer 2014 Avel Bacudio already flew in twice from Manila where he is based to the Silicon Valley in preparation for the September 12thfashion event of the year – “F MODE FASHION SHOW/EXPO.” The first time was just two weeks ago to show his production crew the first batch of his fresh creations and the second time was to do an ocular inspection of the venue. Ever meticulous in his shows, Avel wants a cross-shaped runway this time with lights emanating from both the floor and the ceiling as images and videos are projected on two giant screens.
In addition, a go-see (model casting call) was held last Saturday at Fort McKinley’s iBar in South San Francisco, as the show is looking to flood the runway with 30 female, 30 male and 11 kid models. Among those spotted during the casting were some of the Bay Area’s prettiest and handsomest – 2013 Binibining Pilipinas-Tourism Katrina Jayne Dimaranan, Binibining TFC Alexandra Drechsler, Kaila Williams, Justin Alegre, Jorden Dougherty, Ethan Alexander Alegre, Gary Subijano, Ken Taylor, Jara Popova, brothers Beau and Cutty Donovan, among others.
A native of Buhi, Camarines Sur, Avel Bacudio, left for Manila to try his luck in the world of fashion. His sister sensed the promise in him that she enrolled Avel at the La Salle School of Fashion. It was a sinewy route to success, but armored with sheer determination and the can-do attitude brought this young artist to the circle of top designers.
Bacudio won top prizes in various national tilts, and after mastering the craft and technique of seamless architectural approach in designing and tailoring, he went to submit his works in various international design competitions where he was pitting with style icons Inno Sotto and New York-based Filipino designer Josie Cruz Natori. Avel did not win the top prize, but his designs carved his niche in the fashion industry. He continued to create waves in Paris and other European countries.
Bacudio participated in the local round of the Concours International des Jeunes Créateurs de Mode, a global competition for young designers in 2002 and he was named as People’s Choice awardee and was among the top five designers sent to Paris, his dream destination. The next year he was again chosen as one of the ten best in the “Timeless Terno” contest of the Metropolitan Museum of Manila. More than winning, “I’m glad I joined that one because of the lectures and seminars on making the terno.”
In 2012, he was awarded as “2012 Breakthrough Designer of the Year” and after two years, he was recognized as Mercedes-Benz Stylo Fashion Week “Asia’s Most Influential Designer 2014.“ This award meant a lot to Bacudio because it was handed by renowned shoe designer Jimmy Choo, who would eventually collaborate with him in a number of projects in New York.
Produced by MSQ Productions, “F MODE FASHION SHOW/EXPO” is slated to be presented on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. VIP Red Carpet event starts at 6:00PM.
This show is geared to partly benefit a charitable foundation. Tickets start @ $50.00
For ticket reservation, please call (925) 389-1382 or visit www.EventBrite.com
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