women

Dr. Vicki Belo: BELOved

She's gone full circle; from the passing of her mother just last wee to introducing daughter Scarlet Snow to the world today, Dr. Vicki Belo must be in a whirlwind of emotions. With her story showing the undeniable strength of a multi-faceted woman, she truly is deserving to be a PeopleAsia People of the Year…

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“Mom’s” the Word: The most iconic moms of PeopleAsia

Being a mom is full-time job in itself, but a mom in the limelight requires superhuman strength to keep up with a never ending list of responsibilities. These women of PeopleAsia show us that it's all possible, and what you need isn't a cape and a secret identity, but a loving heart and…

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Toni Gonzaga: Toni Award

She's expecting, and now she's lovelier than ever. Once a starlet that bloomed into a primetime princess and now a pretty mom-to-be, Toni Gonzaga has all the right values, motivations and philosophies needed to raise a child in this world. She is, indeed, intelligent, grounded and beautiful from head to…

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The STARCK Difference

With an inventive touch and an eye for all things pretty and simple, French designer Philippe Starck pairs up with Brazilian footwear brand Ipanema for a whole new collection stocked with slippers, sandals and flats to make any woman feel, so to speak, like she really could be the girl from…

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A Prelude to Motherhood

Maria Letizia, that’s her name. Born last November, Maria is Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes’ first child. Turning a tender four months old this March, Maria has only seen the tiniest peep of this world. Maria has a lot to forward to with a mom like Marian. From lessons of humility…

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Nikki Tang: From Hardware to Soft Skin

Text by MAAN D'ASIS PAMARAN Photography by DAN YUSAY HARVEY | ‘Beautypreneur’ Nikki Tang talks about carving a business plan from childhood lessons learned in her parents’ hardware business. When Nikki Tang took up her Manufacturing and Engineering course at the De La Salle University, she already knew that she…

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On Cue: Mags Cue

By DENISE H. ROCO Gown, hair and makeup by FANNY SERRANO From model to housewife to entrepreneur, Mags Cue shows how she can easily master different roles as fast as she shifts from one to another. Mags Lopez Calpito Cue wears her heart on her sleeve, a sleeve that won’t ever…

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Grace Poe: A State of Grace

As the Supreme Court allows Sen. Grace Poe to run for President, PeopleAsia invites you to an insightful interview with the woman who might just be your next president. Here is Grace Poe as PeopleAsia's Woman of Style& Substance. Text by KRISTEL DACUMOS-LAGORZA | Photography by SHAIRA LUNA When Grace Poe topped the…

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BEAUTY FIX: Looks Like We Made It!

By BIANCA VALERIO  | These days, no one can doubt the importance of multi-tasking. In fact, it’s almost expected of everyone that it’s become the norm. However, just because one can juggle tasks like a boss, doesn’t mean that one always looks great while doing them. The term “hot mess” may…

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The Empress’ New Clothes: Anna Sia

Text by RIONE PALACIOS Hair and Makeup by JUN BALVUENA Glowing in an Ito Curata gown of an unexpected tangerine shade that only serves to flatter her hourglass figure, Anna Sia is every inch a fashionista. Half of my life I’ve been working — beautifying, dressing up women and men,”…

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