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ADRIENNE Sumallo tops the First Search of Body Shots produced by Maharlikang Pilipino USA held at Chandellier Restaurant in Broadway, Bayonne, New Jersey on March 3.
She was adjudged Best in Swimwear, Best in Interview and will complete to the Grand National Finals in the Philippines in June 2007.
Body Shots is a pet project by the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines (FDAP)This is the First search in USA but is 20 years old search in the Philippines.
The other winners were Rosita Defino of Holbrook, New York, was judged Miss Teen International New York, USA, Mae Allison Abiog- Miss Teen International New Jersey USA and Miss Earth Philippines and Christine Eliza Sienicki-Mutya ng Pilipinas Midwest USA. All of them will compete in the Grand National Finals in the Philippines in June.
For Maharlikang Pilipino USA & Body Shots 2007 Male winner is Mr. John San Diego of Jersey City, New Jersey. The other State winners were Grady Justice, an Actor from Massachussetts, Chris Cruz of Florida, Marty Fulgencio of Ohio.
The Board of Judges was composed of Cultural Affairs Attache of Washington DC Grace Valera, chairman and Mary Anne Mendoza Herrera, and Barbara Apostol.
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FOR Nanding and Mila Mendez, life is a series of Special Events.
This highly successful entrepreneurial husband and wife team is the driving force behind Special Edition Press (SEP), the premiere provider for world-class events for the Filipino Community in the United States.
The couple’s success stems from their shared vision of providing avenues for globally minded Filipinos to shine. Their hard work and devoted dedication to their business has propelled SEP to unparalleled heights in achieving its goals. In order to ensure SEP is run in the most efficient manner, Nanding and Mila have divided the company’s managerial duties in line with their individual skills.
Fernando “Nanding” Mendez spearheads the organization as its President. He graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, College of Fine Arts, and have worked in many advertising companies as Art Director both in the Philippines and here in the U.S. He directs the strategic thrusts of the organization using acumen honed from more than 25 years in publicity related fields such as advertising and publication, garnering a string of awards for art and design throughout.
Complementing the partnership and serving as a more-than-capable second-in-command is Mila Mendez, who serves as the Executive Vice President for Marketing and Community Relations. A seasoned veteran of marketing, media research and business management, Mila worked with some of the biggest names in the corporate world, such as Knight-Ridder and Dow Jones, before joining SEP in 1994. Mila’s high level of competence stems not only from her business experience, but also her ability to connect with communities. Mila finds fulfillment as an active community leader, involving herself in social and spiritual affairs and events that seek to serve the Philippine-American community.
This ideal mix of industry skill and community-conscious disposition allows Mila to direct SEP’s publicity endeavors in ways that are attractive - yet wholesome and socially relevant. They are gifted with two sons, Nathan & Mervin, who are into computer science and films, respectively.
The company has produced many successful events for over many years such as The Philippine Fiesta in America, held annually every August at the Meadowlands Expo Center. Over 23,000 Filipinos flock to this event from all over the United States including the Philippines. It is a blend of cultural and trade show, showcasing the products and services of many Filipino and American companies.
The company also produced many box office concerts in the past that featured big names in the Philippine entertainment industry including Kuh Ledesma, New York(1994), Banig, Atlantic City (1995), Sharon Cuneta, Atlantic City, (1997), Nora Aunor, Newark, NJ (2000), Nora and Kuh Ledesma, Atlantic City (2005) Gary V, Atlantic City (2005-06).
For the musical extravaganza segment of the Philippine Fiesta at the Meadowlands Expo Center, top Filipino artists headliners include Gary Valenciano, Vilma Santos, Judy, Ann Santos, Ryan Agoncillo, Diether Ocampo, Faith Cuneta, Celeste Legaspi, Pilita Corrales, Rico J. Puno, Hotdog, Willie Nepomuceno, Ai-Ai de las Alas, Amalia Fuentes, Romeo Vasquez, Dulce. and the late Nida Blanca.
Special Edition Press is producing another projected box office hit featuring Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby and Pokwang concert on Friday, April 13, 8:30 at the Manhattan Center, New York City.
Also this coming May 5, 7:30 pm, the APO Hiking Society , together with Heart Evangelista and Nanette Inventor, will headline another big concert at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, also produced by Special Edition Press, Inc.
This year, this hard-working couple has been bestowed the honor of Grand Marshals for the Philippine Day parade at Passaic, New Jersey, a celebration of the Philippine Independence Day to be held on June 12The Passaic event is now on its 20th year. Nanding & Mila will be formally presented at a gala at the La Quinta Hotel in Secaucus, NJ on April 21 at 7pm.
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