Power females across various industries gathered in celebration of ‘MEGA’s 100 Women Worth Knowing’ book launch. Here’s a look at the ladies who embodied confidence at its finest
Power, presence, and beauty were on full display at the launch of MEGA Women 100, a book that honors 100 women who move the world. Yet tonight, the spectacle wasn’t bound in pages—it was written in the room. Queens, muses, and women of stature gathered not only to celebrate power but to embody it, their presence a quiet acknowledgment of beauty that endures. Ahead are women who graced The Conservatory of the Manila Peninsula with faces that held the room.
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Apples Aberin
Decades in the game, and Apples Aberin still serves beauty. The veteran model and public relations maven stunned in a softly bronzed beat and a glowing décolletage which her daring mocha mousse ensemble allowed her to flaunt. Truly a face that has defined eras.
Bianca Gonzalez
Sharp mind and a sharper beauty look—Bianca Gonzalez is proof that brains and beauty are a package deal. The television host and model wore a cherry lip that stood as a striking contrast against her champagne ensemble.
Maria Isabela Galeria
Maria Isabela Galeria floated in a soft brown Mara Chua. A sleek bun, side-parted bang, and luminous eyeshadow sealed the beauty queen glow. A model muse, a MEGA cover star, and 2024’s Best of the Year Model—she wears every title effortlessly.
Chelsea Manalo
Chelsea Manalo’s rich brown Mara Chua gown framed a beauty that needed no embellishment. Her golden skin, kissed with a natural flush, carried the kind of warmth that felt both effortless and commanding. It was the inaugural Miss Universe Asia, glowing in her own light.
Hannah Pangilinan
Was it a post-run glow or just effortless radiance? Either way, Hannah Pangilinan walked in looking luminous, her flushed cheeks adding to the effect. Framed by a sleek black bob, she trod the line between youthfulness and sophistication.
Kylie Verzosa
Kylie Verzosa walked in draped in mocha mousse, her voluminous sleeves by Vania Romoff making a statement. A neutral beat kept things sharp and chiseled, yet effortless. Power dressing, but make it beauty.
Thazzia Falek
Thazzia Falek’s bronzed beat was as sharp as her stare—snatched, sculpted, and impossible to miss. The dark siren eye peeking through the strands pulled us in, adding drama without the theatrics. The makeup maven was ready to stun.
Aira Vianca
Aira Vianca sported a sculpted beat with a soft glow—much like a bronze statue come to life. Her nude beauty look balanced her tawny ensemble with ease. With the touch of celebrity makeup artist Mark Qua, we know better than to expect anything less than timeless glamour.
Dr. Marj Salazar
Soft waves, a slight bronze, and a natural flush—Dr. Marj Salazar made understated beauty look like second nature. It was the kind that didn’t try too hard but turned heads anyway. She kept it minimal, but the effect was anything but.
Dr. Anne Caoile
With a soft pink beat and a deep side part a-la-Hollywood muse, Dr. Anna Caoile brought both fresh and vintage to the table. The waves framed her face like a scene straight from a silver-screen classic. Old Hollywood may have been the measure, but she made it her own.
Photographed by EXCEL PANLAQUE of KLIQ INC.
Special thanks to LUXE BEAUTY AND WELLNESS GROUP, RPS AESTHETICS, BOXED BLOSSOMS, AND BAKEN
