In Photos: Local Celebrities And Their Birthday Photo Shoots
These actresses have been marking their birthdays with beautiful photo shoots, and we're loving each and every one of them
There's a trend among local celebrities today and in the past year, and that's to mark their birthdays with photo shoots.
During a time when throwing a big party is not an option, these actresses slash content creators treat their fans and followers with beautiful images of themselves instead.
Take, for example, our Metro cover girl and Huwag Kang Mangamba lead star Andrea Brillantes, who opted to do away with a grand debut party and chose to celebrate her coming-of-age with several photo shoots.
Most recently, last March 26, Kathryn Bernardo turned 25, an age usually expected to present a turning point in life. In place of a big party, this young superstar did a photo shoot instead to remember this occasion by. And even though this wasn't how she initially imagined celebrating her 25th birthday, she's thankful just the same for having been blessed with another year.
In the gallery below, check out other local celebrities who marked their birthdays with beautiful photo shoots:
Local Celebrities And Their Birthday Photo Shoots
Local Celebrities And Their Birthday Photo Shoots
Kathryn Bernardo
Kathryn Bernardo turned 25 last March 26. In her birthday post, she shared that this isn't how she initially thought of celebrating her 25th birthday. "But even though things didn't go as planned, my heart is full reading all your birthday wishes and warm greetings," she says. Her birthday shoot, done with photographer Charisma Lico, featured two concepts. One set has dramatic black and white beauty shots, while the other one is an effortless layout that shows the radiant Kathryn in a plain bandeau top and denim pants. Helping her pull off this shoot were stylist Jan Aranilla, makeup artist Justine Claudia, and hairstylist RJ dela Cruz.
Photo Credit: @charismalico via @bernardokath
Photo Credit: @charismalico via @bernardokath
Photo Credit: @charismalico via @bernardokath
Andrea Brillantes
Andrea Brillantes turned 18 last March 12. This is a big milestone traditionally celebrated with a big party. Andrea didn't have that for two reasons, however: first, of course, is the ongoing pandemic, and second is the fact that she's really not the type to throw a grand event. In lieu of that traditional celebration, Metro organized a grand debut-themed photo shoot for her instead, where she wore 18 different outfits styled by Eldzs Mejia. The Metro shoot was photographed by Doc Marlon Pecjo. Andrea had two other photo shoots to remember her 18th birthday by: one recreated the "Birth of Venus" concept and was photographed by Charisma Lico, while the other is back to basics in a white sando and denim pants which is a signature style of photographer Mark Nicdao.
Photo Credit: Doc Marlon Pecjo of The Big Shot Studio | Check out the other contributors who made the Metro shoot possible here.
Her glam team for this shoot includes fashion stylist Eldzs Mejia, makeup artist Marben Talanay, hairstylist Mark Familara. The set design was by AdSet.
Photo Credit: @charismalico via @blythe
Photo Credit: @markednicdao via @blythe
Julia Barretto
In the midst of the controversial confirmation of her relationship with actor Gerald Anderson, Julia Barretto wowed with a stunning summer-ready, 24th birthday photo shoot done with BJ Pascual, out of town in Subic. The sultry and classy concept of the pictorial is meant to showcase Julia's sexy summer body and gorgeous glow. Julia's outfits were thoughtfully handpicked by stylist Cath Sobrevega, while her effortless beach-perfect beauty looks were masterfully achieved by makeup artist Robbie Piñera and hairstylist Antonio Papa. Julia turned 24 last March 10. A few days before that, in March 7, Gerald also celebrated his 32nd birthday.
Photo Credit: @bjpascual via @juliabarretto
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Photo Credit: @bjpascual via @juliabarretto
Photo Credit: @bjpascual via @juliabarretto
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Ivana Alawi
Ivana Alawi was born on Christmas Day, in December 25, 1996, so it's always been a double celebration for her. Last year, the actress and vlogger turned 24, and to mark the occasion, she did a photo shoot with her go-to team: photographer BJ Pascual, makeup artist Mickey See, hairstylist Renz Pangilinan, and stylist Adrianne Concepcion. We're used to seeing her in swimsuits, intimate wear, and barely-there outfits, but for a change, her birthday shoot had the alluring Ivana don intricate, romantic gowns. It was photographed in Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Quezon City.
Photo Credit: @bjpascual via @ivanaalawi
Photo Credit: @bjpascual via @ivanaalawi
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Photo Credit: @bjpascual via @ivanaalawi
Bea Alonzo
Actress Bea Alonzo who's been making waves as a vlogger and content creator has been filling her Instagram feed with one stunning photo shoot after another. For her 33rd birthday last year, in October 17, Bea shared this simply gorgeous shot, wherein she wore a chic little white dress by Vania Romoff, and posted a thank you message for all those who greeted her on her special day. She was photographed by Charisma Lico, art directed by Pam Quiñones, styled by Qurator Studio, and glammed up by makeup artist Ting Duque and hairstylist Brent Sales.
Photo Credit: @charismalico via @beaalonzo
Photo Credit: @charismalico via @beaalonzo
Photo Credit: @charismalico
Chie Filomeno
This young, sexy actress went all-out for her photo shoot that marked her 24th birthday in August 15 last year. Chie Filomeno is fond of outfits that cling to the body, and for this shoot, she amped things up and celebrated body love with an edgy wardrobe of leather and lace pieces. Photographer Gee Plamenco, Jr., stylist Adrianne Concepcion, makeup artist Robbie Piñera, and hairstylist Raymond Santiago all helped bring out Chie's feistiness and let that shine in the photographs.
Photo Credit: @gp10 via @chiefilomeno
Photo Credit: @gp10
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Photo Credit: @gp10
Jane de Leon
Young actress Jane de Leon, who's been confirmed to breathe life into the character of Darna via an ABS-CBN teleserye, turned 22 last November 22. She celebrated her special day with a dreamy photo shoot that has a dark, romantic, and authentic mood all in one concept. Jane wore a black ruffled dress by Esme Palaganas, accesorized with a black rose. The team behind this shoot includes photographer Gee Plamenco, Jr., stylist Cath Sobrevega, makeup artist Denise Go-Ochoa, and hairstylist Chris Rodil (who passed away last January; see the link below for our tribute to him).
Photo Credit: @gp10 | See our tribute for hairstylist Chris Rodil here.
Photo Credit: @gp10
Photo Credit: @gp10 via @imjanedeleon
AC Bonifacio
Actress, performer, and vlogger AC Bonifacio turned 18 last December 13. She celebrated the occasion with an intimate dinner with a few of her loved ones in Canada amid a pandemic. When she returned to Manila last February, little did she know that her talent agency, Star Magic, organized a surprise intimate party for her which featured a diner theme as a reference to AC's "Riverdale" stint. To make the surprise a success, they disguised the event as a photo shoot for Metro. Not the typical girly girl, she was styled in a strapless, ruffled frou frou dress by Mark Magsakay but she wore sneakers with it. The photography team was NicePrint Photo. She was glammed up by stylist Ica Villanueva, makeup artist Lin Uy, and hairstylist MJ Rone.
Photo Credit: NicePrint Photo | Read our exclusive interview with AC Bonifacio, for Women's Month, here.
Photo Credit: NicePrint Photo
Photo Credit: NicePrint Photo
Check out this behind-the-scenes video from our cover shoot with debutante Andrea Brillantes:
Lead photos by @markednicdao via @blythe, @bjpascual via @juliabarretto, and @charismalico via @bernardokath | Background photo by Artem Podrez on Pexels
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