Event roundup Mr and Miss Chinatown 2017 and Albert Andrada Fashion Shows

In Chinese culture, August is usually the month in the lunar calendar that is called the Ghost month, beginning in the 15th day of the 7th month where ghosts and spirits including the ones of the deceased ancestors come out. The Chinese belief is that no business transactions or any of its kind are to be conducted during this period, no planning of long trips, no building and renovations in homes, no transferring of office should be conducted, as superstition dictates that the spirits should be appeased during this period. For the year 2017, it began August 22 until September 19.

UMAP members broke this superstition and got to work on the Mr and Miss Chinatown pageant. Inglot Cosmetics was the official makeup sponsor, headed by Marketing head Alyssa Nicole Alumno and hair sponsor was Revlon Professional Brands Philippines.

Mr and Miss Chinatown is a yearly pageant that promotes Chinese Filipino culture that aims to highlight shared values while advocating the excellence of today’s Chinoy youth expressed through the spirit of the arts, entrepreneurship, and academics. The theme this year was #NewDynasty which included Filipino Chinese members from the provincial and International community which made the pageant bigger and bolder in their search for the best cultural ambassador.

Highlights:

Press Presentation Solaire Resort and Casino August 16, 2017

Candidate # 15 Martin Sy Winner 1st Runner-up of Mr and Ms Chinatown Philippines 2017

This was a long day fro all of us, but she managed a smile and a wife before she changed into her spectacular gown. — This was a long day for all of us, but she managed a smile and a welfie before she changed into her spectacular gown.

audrey email haft — Photo from Larry Uy Leong Photography. Audrey See at her best during the Press Presentation.

This Lovely lady Miss LinLin Zen is from Hongkong and was a winner of Mr and Miss Chinatown 2017 International. She speaks Tagalog and I was so impressed with her because she made an effort to assimilate herself in our community and we love her back.

Photo from Larry Uy Leong Photography. Lit from inside and out, she looks gorgeous — Photo from Larry Uy Leong Photography. Hair by Francis Edward Guintu Revlon Professional Brands Philippines. Lit inside and out, she looks gorgeous in her show stopping gown. Gown is by Princess Tan

Lily Monteverde mr and ms chinatown — This is the stuff where dreams are made of. Lily Monteverde, (center)owner and producer of Regal Films was equally excited to host the candidates for the press presentation. Some of them will be lucky enough to be chosen as part of her talent pool. Photo from Larry Uy Leong

Maryss Ong RV Mitra Photography — Candidate 10 Maryss Ong, taken by RV Mitra Photography during the Mr and Miss Chinatown Ball

Maryss Ong Larry Leong — Another shot of her gown. Photo by Larry Leong Photography

Albert Andrada Fashion Show Diamond Hotel

Just to refresh your memory….

The Iconic Blue gown that made our very own Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach a Miss Universe 2016 winner, designed by Albert Andrada

Our Pegs for the fashion show. Fresh, Glowing and Chic.

Model Michelle Kay Macalacad, was a bit tired and took a catnap during the show, but here she is looking fresh and ready for the runway.

Model Hannah Locsin, I loved working with her, the makeup just sank in her creamy skin, I failed to ask her about her skin regimen as we were all pressed for time.

Model Raiza Hidalgo, from Baguio looking sassy and sleek. She mentioned that we worked before with a friend of mine Marissa Narvaez and she was part of the hair team for a Wedding. Here she is, expanding her wings in the modelling industry.

TIPS ON WORKING IN A FASHION SHOW OR PAGEANT

Working in a pageant, or a fashion show is a lot of fun and tiring at the same time. Work quickly with less chit chat and try to follow the pegs given.

Models are human too, they get tired, cranky and hungry. It’s not personal, try to make them feel better with the skill of your hands and delivering what’s needed. Offering them a drink of water or giving them a mini facial prior to a makeup application does wonders for their disposition.

Listen to the cues and direction of the production team. It creates a smooth working flow and it is the opportune time to iron out or clarify questions you may have.

Keep your makeup kit and station neat at all times. I know this is difficult when you are working on a tight area with many faces to work on, but a messy station speaks volumes about your professionalism.

Do ask permission from the model or talent if it is ok to take some photos and post on social media. Ask the lead person in the production and makeup team if this is ok. Ask for designated hashtags if possible and post accordingly.

Offer to touch up talents or models just before they go out, even if she or he was not the one you made up. Time is of the essence, you need to be waiting at the wings with powder, lipstick and tissue on hand for last calls.

For more photos on Mr and Miss Chinatown, http://www.misschinatownfoundation.com; @MrMsChinatownPH on FB and IG, and Twitter @ChinatownPhils

Follow Larry Uy Leong on FB and at http://larry-leong.com

Follow Rv Mitra Photography on FB @RVMitra on IG and at http://www.rvmitraphotography.com