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Metro Channel's Gamechangers on iWant: Featuring Fashion Designer Veejay Floresca

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<p>From taking on the global stage, to giving Filipino creatives a voice in fashion—<strong>Veejay Floresca</strong> is a <strong>Gamechanger</strong>. In this new half-hour magazine show, Gamechangers, produced by the team behind <strong>Metro Channel</strong>, shines the spotlight on exceptional Filipinos who are breaking boundaries and redefining success in their respective fields. The program aims to highlight Filipino excellence across diverse fields, inspire a culture of ambition, and celebrate stories that uplift, empower, and redefine success. The show honors trailblazers—ranging from innovative industry leaders to world-class athletes like <strong>EJ Obiena</strong> and culinary visionaries like <strong>J</strong><strong>osh Boutwood</strong>—who embody a winning mindset in everything they do.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776244264497IMG_2012.JPG" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><br/></div><p>While the first episode on EJ Obiena focuses on the world-ranked pole vaulter’s historic rise to the pinnacle of global athletics, the second episode takes on the extraordinary journey of Veejay Floresca, the first-ever Filipino trans woman to conquer Project Runway.</p><p>Her historic win was a hard-fought victory following years of repeated auditions and the relentless grit it took to finally secure her spot. From her Manila roots to her solo debut at New York Fashion Week, this episode explores the &quot;wicked strategy&quot; behind her global rise. See how she is now paying it forward through her foundation, proving that authenticity is the ultimate power move.<strong></strong></p><div><em>Catch the premiere on IWant to see how this Filipina icon is stitching a new legacy to the world. Premieres on <strong>April 15, 8 PM </strong>on <strong>iWant</strong>! Subscribe now to watch via </em><a href="https://iwant.ph" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>iwant.ph</em></a></div>

<p>The first Filipina to win Project Runway, Veejay Floresca’s extraordinary journey takes her from Manila to New York.</p>

The first Filipina to win Project Runway, Veejay Floresca’s extraordinary journey takes her from Manila to New York.

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Published April 15, 2026 05:00 PM PHT

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Updated April 15, 2026 06:56 PM PHT

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