Charo Ronquillo Places 3rd In Supermodel Of The World 2005

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2005 Ford Supermodel of the World contest winner Katsia Damenkova from Belarus, center, poses for photographers with 3rd place winner Charo Ronquillo from the Philippines, left, and 2nd place winner Bojana Reijic from Canada, right, at the contest finale in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006. Thirty-nine aspiring models who reached the finals in their respective countries, came to New York to compete in the final round with the chance to win one of three Ford modeling contracts. (AP Photo/StuartRamson)

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SUPER! SCOOP
Muse flash: Filipina conquers the Supermodel catwalk

First posted 02:27am (Mla time) Jan 21, 2006
By Tim Yap
Inquirer


Editor's Note: Published on page C3 of the January 21, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer


FILIPINA beauty is on a roll these days. After Precious Lara Quigaman bagged the Miss International crown, another Filipina has made us stand taller in the global modeling front.

Finally, after close to two decades since the first Filipina, Melanie Marquez joined the Supermodel of the World contest, another morena beauty captured the critical eye of Ford Models Inc., one of the most prestigious modeling agencies in the world.

Seventeen-year-old Cal Carrie model Charo Ronquillo garnered second runner-up status among a field of 39 stunning models from all over the world last Wednesday. She bagged a $100,000 modeling contract with Ford Models New York, joining the ranks of other Ford girls like Naomi Campbell, Jerry Hall, Veronica Webb, Stephanie Seymour and Vendela.

A schoolgirl from Belarus, Katya Damenkova got the title, followed by Canadian model Bojana Reijic as first runner-up.

Charo is the first Asian model in the entire 25-year history of the Supermodel of the World Competition to make it to the top three.

“Now we’ve produced a winner!” Tina Herrera of Runway Productions, who has been behind the Supermodel scenes for seven years now, exclaimed.

Charo is now in the thick of a publicity blitzkrieg with photo shoots and new fashion campaigns including a guesting stint at NBC’s Today Show with Matt Lauer and Katie Kuric. Jade Robertson of Ford Models, who judged the Philippine finals, and Katie Ford herself chose Charo to speak in behalf of the other models in the competition.

Described as the “Asian version of Kate Moss,” Charo exudes a great attitude and a deep spirituality. Joey Espino, founder of Cal Carries and Runway productions, responsible for the training and development of models, places great emphasis on spirituality. “In a world full of glitz and glamour, being grounded with God always puts you in the right place,” I would remember Joey telling us during Cal Carrie’s spiritual retreats.

In fact, before Joey handed her over to Ford, he brought her to St Patrick’s Cathedral. They prayed together before heading over to the Hudson Hotel, where the winners were billeted.

During the Supermodel World Finals Event night, a photo exhibition of the finalists was on display at the reception area and immediately the guests were in awe of Charo’s beautiful photos shot by the world’s top photographers. According to Jade, “The audience reception for Charo was absolutely wonderful. They immediately took notice of Charo early on in the evening, giving her great reception during the competition. Ford Models New York has every hope in Charo and believes that she will make it big in the international modeling market.”

Charo may be this generation’s chosen one who will make the Filipina shine once again on the global fashion ramp.

[yeah_boii!!!]

grabe naman *** 2nd place...
she looks anorexic na!!!
para xang hindi model!!!

pero c charo ang may pinakamalakas ang appeal s kanilang 3...
ano height nya?

[modelicious]

5'8" ... pero syempre sa Philippine standards 5'9" na iyan.

[modelicious]

para ngang mali yung line ni tim yap na...charo is the first asian to land in the top 3 because melanie marquez is a Filipina (and technically an asian) who landed in the top 3...1st runner up pa nga e. pero that's okay...overwhelming talaga. syempre...charo is a product of two competition...veteran na veteran iyan...MTV Fashionista best Model of the World Philippines and Supermodel of the World Philippines...trained by Robbie Carmona and Joey (and yes Audie of course) Espino.

[heymikey]

para ngang mali yung line ni tim yap na...charo is the first asian to land in the top 3 because melanie marquez is a Filipina (and technically an asian) who landed in the top 3...1st runner up pa nga e.
Well, according to the article, Charo is the first asian to land in the top 3 in the past 25 years. Melanie Marquez might have been the 1st runner up in the competition more than 25 years ago.

[fellykagura]

lalakwe daw ito dati, totoo bato o mga kabaklaan na naman naririnig ko

[asiamiles]

lolz! she's only 17, so i guess girl na girl yan!

[twinxi]

When I saw her on tv, I thought of her as another "hipon"... but based on the pic posted above.. okay naman.
But omg they're so thin! ..especially the Canadian..

congrats to her

[Vanda Ms Jo A Q]

what's a hipon?

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hipon means maganda lang *** katawan...
as in katawan lang...
pero *** mukha...hehe...
*** ginagaya s hipon kc *** hipon db pag kinakain
tinatapon n *** ulo???
katawan lang *** gusto...

[flygurl]

napanood ko sya sa Today show. kala ko ibang country sya galing kasi di sya marunong magenglish! grabe, kakagulat. unusual na magkaroon ng filipino na ganun mag english. pautal utal.

[Vanda Ms Jo A Q]

unusual ba yon? dami naman diyang pinoy na di magaling mag-inglis ah. dami ko nang na-meet, kahit sa states. lalagyan lang nila ng "know what i'm saying" ang halos bawat phrase for effect. kung ganoon nga si charo ay di niya kasalanan yon. maaring di siya nanggaling sa may-kayang familia kaya di siya nakapag-aral sa poveda o woodrose. although mayroon pa din diyan na sa mahal na escuela na nanggaling pero sablay pa rin ang grammar at spelling. suerte lang ni charo at binigyan siya ng Maykapal ng kakaibang anyo at presence sa catwalk (and on film) kaya siya umaani ng tagumpay sa america. dapat ay ipagbunyi natin ang kanyang tagumpay. wa nang okrayin? ang pinoy nga naman, kakaiba!

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[ladyhed]

You Filipinos just be proud of Charo rather than criticize her for not being fluent in English. (English can be learned anyway and she's only 17). This causes inferiority complex amongst young Filipinos. My point is she made it in a very competitive world of fashion. I'm glad she's a truly full-blooded Filipino; an authentic Filipina; and not born and bread in the States or in any other English speaking countries. It's time for young girls in the Philippines to have a role model. Bravo Charo! We're so proud of you. Filipinos (boys and girls, men and women) are beautiful.

[Vanda Ms Jo A Q]

right on, ladyhed! very well said. now, here's some ludy's coco jam for your bread! :)