When Worlds Collide: 12 Rising Women Share One Defining Cover

What others see as contrasts, MEGA sees as an invitation to connect. It has always been the magazine’s sweet spot—pulling threads from different corners, countries, continents, even, until they weave into something larger than the sum of their parts. This September is no exception. 12 women, picked from the powerhouse rosters of Star Magic, Viva, and Sparkle, share one glossy frame. By themselves, they’re a next-generation talent to watch, but together, they remind us that there truly is no way to predict the future… but put it all in one frame, let it shine, and you may just win a glamorous glimpse. 

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Bianca De Vera and Kai Montinola stand among Star Magic’s brightest new bets, both cut from the ever-watchful lens of Pinoy Big Brother. De Vera caught the eyes of many as Patricia “Pat” Fajardo in the hit series 2 Good 2 Be True, while Montinola, a Big 4 finalist of PBB: Gen 11, is continuously tuning her momentum into a fast-rising music career, recently unveiling her debut album Kaleidoscope.

For Sparkle, domination looks like range. Chanty Videla brings her K-pop finesse, Ashley Ortega her command of modeling and entertainment, and Ysabel Ortega her steady rise as a leading lady. Mika Salamanca has taken her online following a step further as a published author, Shuvee Etrata lights up every screen she appears on, Skye Chua channels the discipline of a national figure skater into her artistry, and Lexi Gonzales continues to carve her place on screen as an actress. Together, they chart Sparkle’s reach across every sphere.

Lest we overlook Viva’s versatility. Hyacinth Callado, best known for starring as Elyse Ledezma in University Series’ Chasing In The Wild, draws you in with her fresh and calm allure. Ashtine Olviga builds on her P-pop roots with her own sound as both a soloist and rising actress. And rounding out the roster, Angela Muji shows that true star power lies in the ease of moving between it all: music, dance, acting, and creating.

While they hail from different corners, their paths run in parallel. Rivalry has no place here. After all, don’t empowered women empower women? Now, in MEGA’s frame, they stand as one, proof that the future isn’t about who wins, but how women win together.

Photographed by CENON AND MAV, Creative Direction by PATRICK TY, Art Direction by CLARE MAGNO, assisted by TROY NONATO Fashion Direction and Styling by ROKO ARCEO, Beauty Direction by AGOO AZCUNA-BENGZON and MARA GO, Produced by THESSMAR LECTURA, Sittings Editor PEEWEE REYES-ISIDRO Makeup by ARON GUEVARA (Ashtine), CHELSEA G(Skye), DENISE OCHOA (Shuvee, Ysabel), GERY PENASO (Chanty, Hyacinth), JAKE GALVEZ(Ashley, Bianca), MARIAH SANTOS (Angela, Mika), MICKEY SEE (Kai, Lexi), Hair by ARIES MANAL (Bianca, Shuvee), MARVIN SANTOS(Ashtine, Mika), BRENT SALES (Kai, Ysabel), GAB VILLEGAS(Skye, Angela), JAY WEE(Ashley, Chanty), MATT(Hyacinth, Lexi), Nails by CATHERINE BALINGASA, GENEVIEV PIOQUINTO, JENNIFER PASCUAL, and OGIE RODRIGUEZ of TRIPLE LUCK BROW AND NAIL SALON, Production Design by TIPPING POINT COLLECTIVE, Fashion Assistant KRISSIE TERUEL, Producer for CaM LOUGIE DELA CRUZ, Lighting Assistants MIGHT MERCADO, RUEL CONSTANTINO, GABRIEL JEFFERSON OLMILLO, SAMUEL PILLON, and ANTONIO BAYLON