2022 Year-Ender: The Trending Metro Cover Stars
Here's a look back on the year that was through our cover features
2022 was an eventful year for people all over the world across different fields, with the pandemic-related restrictions easing up. At Metro, we also got to celebrate many milestones with our celebrity cover stars for both personal and professional aspects of their lives.
Aside from the Filipino celebrities and personalities, this year, global girl group Lapillus and Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu also graced our covers.
Look back on 2022 with these Metro / Metro.Style cover features. Check out the gallery below:
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January 2022: Sarah Lahbati
Photography by Dookie Ducay | Videography by Pat Buenaobra | Creative direction by Patrick Ty | Makeup by Denise Go-Ochoa | Hairstyling by Brent Sales | Styling by Edlene Cabral | Production design by James Razo | Sittings editors: Geolette Esguerra and Justin Convento | Special thanks to Jeanger Navarro of Louis Vuitton
Photo Credit: Dookie Ducay | Read the cover story here.
January 2022: Alex and Toni Gonzaga
Photography by Gee Plamenco Jr. | Videography by Pat Buenaobra | Creative direction by Patrick Ty | Sittings editor: Geolette Esguerra | Makeup by Denise Go-Ochoa and Effie Go Iñigo | Hairstyling by Jerry Javier and Jaymar Lahaylahay | Styling by Cath Sobrevega, with styling associates Melaika Varca, Riri Verano, and KT Landingin | Shoot coordination: Ceia Ylagan | Shoot assistant: Carla Buyo | Interview transcription by Cara Tirona
Photo Credit: Gee Plamenco Jr. | Read the cover story here.
January 2022: Dominique Cojuangco and Michael Hearn
Photography by Dookie Ducay | Sittings editor: Grace Libero-Cruz | Makeup by Anthea Bueno | Hairstyling by Mark Familara | Styling by Cath Sobrevega, with associates Jem Arboleda and Ica Omos | Set design and bouquet by Teddy Manuel | Shoot assistant: Katrina Ong | Shoot coordination: Ceia Ylagan | Shot on location at Ascott BGC | Special thanks to Gerard Gotladera of W Talent Management and Ysabela de Claro of Ascott
Photo Credit: Dookie Ducay | Read the cover story here.
February 2022: Francine Diaz
Photography by Seven Barretto | Creative direction by Chookie Cruz | Sittings editor and interviewer: Grace Libero-Cruz | Makeup by Denise Go-Ochoa | Hairstyling by Brent Sales | Styling by Drew Lacia, with associate John Erick Reyes | Clothes by Michael Leyva and accessories from Uber Finds Fine Jewels | Set design by Dindo Pangalangan and Che Katigbak of Rooster Production Design | Videographer: Pat Buenaobra | Shoot coordination: Geolette Esguerra and Ceia Ylagan | Shoot assistant: Patrick Santos | Photographer's assistants: Claude Villahermosa and Dariel Miraflor | Special thanks to Star Magic
Photo Credit: Seven Barretto | Read the cover story here.
February 2022: Francine Diaz
Photo Credit: Seven Barretto
February 2022: Francine Diaz
Photo Credit: Seven Barretto
March 2022: "The Broken Marriage Vow" stars Sue Ramirez, Zanjoe Marudo, and Jodi Sta. Maria
Photography by Doc Marlon Pecjo | Creative direction by Patrick Ty | Sittings editor: Geolette Esguerra | Makeup by Ting Duque (Jodi) and Julius Cabanisas (Sue) | Hairstyling by Francis Guintu (Jodi) and Julia Fresh (Sue) | Grooming by Jacky Pante (Zanjoe) | Styling by Patricia Coronado with associate Rochellashaye Manabat (Jodi), Joanna Garcia with associate Justine Riguer (Sue), and Perry Tabora (Zanjoe) | Set design by Gideon Hermosa, with furniture from KARE Philippines | Shoot coordination: Grace Libero-Cruz, Ceia Ylagan, and Judy Arias | Videography by Spotlight Creatives | Video producer: Bria Cardenas | Special thanks to Dreamscape Entertainment, Deo Endrinal, Billet Sangalang, Star Magic, Lauren Dyogi, Monch Novales, Ien Lopez, Arlie Salagantin, Sharlene Opulencia, B617 Management, Biboy Arboleda, and Ailleen Discaya
Photo Credit: Doc Marlon Pecjo | Read the cover story here.
March 2022: "The Broken Marriage Vow" stars Sue Ramirez, Zanjoe Marudo, and Jodi Sta. Maria
Photo Credit: Doc Marlon Pecjo
April 2022: "He's Into Her" stars Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano
Produced by Geolette Esguerra and Grace Libero-Cruz | Photography by Seven Barretto | Creative direction and layout by Raff Colmenar | Belle's makeup by Jake Galvez and hairstyling by RJ dela Cruz | Donny's grooming by Jam Pareno | Styling by Adrianne Concepcion with associate Dodley Gallardo (Belle) and John Lozano with associate Lon Morelos (Donny) | Production design by James Razo | Photography assistants: Dariel Miraflor and Erwin Botin | Videography by Bria Cardenas | Shoot assistants: Jean Tumbaga and Patrick Santos | Special thanks to iWantTFC, Star Cinema, Mico del Rosario, Vaughn Hautea, and Keia Inciong
Photo Credit: Seven Barretto | Read the cover story here.
April 2022: "He's Into Her" stars Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano
Photo Credit: Seven Barretto
April 2022: Stylist Patty Yap and Her Muses
Stylist Patty Yap and her celebrity muses which include Jessy Mendiola, Yassi Pressman, Alexa Ilacad, Vickie Rushton, Shanaia Gomez, Zeinab Harake, and Donnalyn Bartolome | Photography by Dookie Ducay | Sittings editors: Geolette Esguerra and Grace Libero-Cruz | Creative direction and production design by Chookie Cruz | Interviews by Carla Buyo | Videography by Bria Cardenas | Makeup by Jake Galvez (Patty and Alexa), Mikka Marcaida (Yassi and Donnalyn), Mariah Santos (Jessy and Zeinab), and Chuchie Ledesma (Shanaia and Vickie) | Hairstyling by RJ dela Cruz (Patty and Alexa), Florenz Torrontegui (Jessy and Alexa), Arvin Santos (Donnalyn and Zeinab), and Francis Guintu (Shanaia and Vickie) | Styling associate: Justine Riguer | Special thanks to Star Magic, Mo Nuevo, and Viva Artists Agency
Photo Credit: Dookie Ducay | Read the cover story here.
April 2022: Jasmine Curtis-Smith
Sittings editor: Geolette Esguerra | Photography by Rxandy Capinpin | Creative direction by Randz Manucom | Styling by Cath Sobrevega with Riri Verano and Jem Arboleda | Makeup by Gela Laurel | Hairstyling by Brent Sales | Shoot assistant: Carla Buyo | Videography by Pat Buenaobra | Shoot coordination by Red Dimaandal | Shot on location at City of Dreams Manila | Special thanks to: Peachy Bautista (CRWN Management), Faith Fernandez-Mondejar and Heather Vecta (Buensalido), Romina Gervacio and Charisse Chiudan (City of Dreams)
Photo Credit: Rxandy Capinpin | Read the cover story here.
April 2022: Jasmine Curtis-Smith
Photo Credit: Rxandy Capinpin
April 2022: Jasmine Curtis-Smith
Photo Credit: Rxandy Capinpin
April 2022: Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu
Photography by Seven Barretto | Makeup by Gery Penaso | Hairstyling by Jan Edrosolan | Styling by Team Rain x Em (Rain Dagala and Em Millan) | Shoot coordination: Geolette Esguerra | Sittings editor and interviewer: Grace Libero-Cruz Videography by Dariel Miraflor | Video editing by Gian Escamillas | Photography assistant: Erwin Botin | Special thanks to Miss Universe, Esther Swan, Miss Universe Philippines, Jonas Gaffud, Voltaire Tayag, and Arnold Mercado
Photo Credit: Seven Barretto | Read the cover story here.
June 2022: "A Family Affair" star Ivana Alawi
Photography by Dookie Ducay | Creative direction by Eldzs Mejia | Sittings editor: Geolette Esguerra | Makeup by Mickey See | Hairstyling by Brent Sales | Styling by Adrianne Concepcion, with associates Vince Abarra and Dodley Gallardo | Production design by Rocket Design Studio | Tattoos by Tattumundo | Videography by Fold Canela | Shoot coordination by Grace Libero-Cruz and Red Dimaandal | Shoot assistant: Carla Buyo | Shot in Studio LAJ | Special thanks to Star Creatives, Mico del Rosario, Keia Inciong, Des De Guzman, Star Magic, and Lauren Dyogi
Photo Credit: Dookie Ducay | Read the cover story here.
June 2022: "A Family Affair" star Ivana Alawi
Photo Credit: Dookie Ducay
June 2022: BINI
Photography by Rxandy Capinpin | Creative direction by Chookie Cruz | Sittings editors: Geolette Esguerra, Red Dimaandal, and Grace Libero-Cruz | Makeup by Carell Garcia and Julius Cabanisas | Hairstyling by Jan Edrosolan, Cristine Benoman, and Dale Mallari | Visual direction and styling by Ica Villanueva | Styling associate: Francis Torres | Photography assistant: Joe Andy | Videography by Kyle Espiritu | Shot on location at Balara Content House | Special thanks to Star Magic, MQ Mallari, Jovy Aberion, and Lauren Dyogi
Photo Credit: Rxandy Capinpin | Read the cover story here.
June 2022: BGYO
Photography by Rxandy Capinpin | Creative direction by Chookie Cruz | Sittings editors: Geolette Esguerra, Red Dimaandal, and Grace Libero-Cruz | Grooming by Jaime Sy | Styling by Rain Dagala | Styling associates: Danel Louise and Rioliza Camantigue | Photographer's assistant: Joe Andy | Videography by Kyle Espiritu | Shot on location at Balara Content House | Special thanks to Star Magic, MQ Mallari, Jovy Aberion, and Lauren Dyogi
Photo Credit: Rxandy Capinpin | Read the cover story here.
June 2022: BINI and BGYO
Photography by Rxandy Capinpin | Creative direction by Chookie Cruz | Sittings editors: Geolette Esguerra, Red Dimaandal, and Grace Libero-Cruz | Makeup (BINI) by Carell Garcia and Julius Cabanisas | Hairstyling by Jan Edrosolan, Cristine Benoman, and Dale Mallari | Grooming (BGYO) by Jaime Sy | BINI visual direction and styling by Ica Villanueva, with styling associate Francis Torres | BGYO styling by Rain Dagala, with styling associates Danel Louise and Rioliza Camantigue | Photography assistant: Joe Andy | Videography by Kyle Espiritu | Shot on location at Balara Content House | Special thanks to Star Magic, MQ Mallari, Jovy Aberion, and Lauren Dyogi
Photo Credit: Rxandy Capinpin | Read the cover story here.
July 2022: "Flower of Evil" stars Lovi Poe and Piolo Pascual
Photography by Doc Marlon Pecjo | Creative direction by Raff Colmenar | Sittings editors: Geolette Esguerra and Grace Libero-Cruz | Lovi's makeup by Denise Go-Ochoa | Lovi's hairstyling by Kiel Otilla | Piolo's grooming by Donald Magbojos | Styling by Adrianne Concepcion with associates Kring Mallari and Dodley Gallardo (Lovi) and Ton Lao (Piolo) with associates Edison Albo and Joseph Velasco | Shoot coordination by Red Dimaandal | Videography by Pat Buenaobra | Photography assistants: Hans Weiser and Joel Ramos | Shot on location at Palazzo Verde | Special thanks to Dreamscape Entertainment
Photo Credit: Doc Marlon Pecjo | Read the cover story here.
July 2022: "Flower of Evil" star Paulo Avelino
Photography by Erron Ocampo of Metrophoto / Metrophoto for Brands | Sittings editor: Grace Libero-Cruz | Grooming by Jett Torrevillas | Styling by David Milan, using clothes by Joey Samson | Videography by Pat Buenaobra | Special thanks to Dreamscape Entertainment
Photo Credit: Erron Ocampo of Metrophoto / Metrophoto for Brands | Read the cover story here.
August 2022: "Darna" star Jane de Leon
Photography by Seven Barretto of Studio 7 | Creative direction and set design by Erwin Botin | Sittings editors: Geolette Esguerra and Kate Paras-Santiago | Makeup by RB Chanco | Hairstyling by Valerie Corpuz | Styling by Cath Sobrevega, with associates Jem Arboleda, Charishka Mutya, and Krizia Sembrano Shoot coordination by Red Dimaandal and Grace Libero-Cruz | Videography by Giancarlo Escamillas | Photography assistants: Gillian Claude Villahermosa and Dariel Miraflor | Special thanks to Star Magic, Lauren Dyogi, and JRB Creative Production
Photo Credit: Seven Barretto | Read the cover story here.
August 2022: "Darna" star Jane de Leon
Photo Credit: Seven Barretto
August 2022: "Darna" star Jane de Leon
Photo Credit: Seven Barretto
August 2022: "Darna" star Janella Salvador
Photography by Seven Barretto of Studio 7 Manila | Creative consultant: Christina Lopez | Creative direction by Erwin Botin of Botin Studios | Makeup by Carissa Cielo Medved | Hairstyling by Mark Rosales | Styling by Perry Tabora, assisted by Kris De Leon | Sittings editor: Grace Libero-Cruz | Shoot assistants: Red Dimaandal and Raff Colmenar | Photographer’s assistants: Dariel Miraflor and Claude Villahermosa | Videography by Gian Escamillas | Press-on gel nails by Mara Loyola | Special thanks to Lauren Dyogi, Star Magic, and JRB Creative Production
Photo Credit: Seven Barretto | Read the cover story here.
August 2022: "Darna" star Janella Salvador
Photo Credit: Seven Barretto
September 2022: K-Pop girl group Lapillus
Photography by Ria Regino | Sittings editors: Geolette Esguerra, Kate Paras-Santiago, and Grace Libero-Cruz | Creative direction by Chookie Cruz | Makeup by Yuna Choi | Hairstyling by Kyounghwa Woo | Lapillus' stylist: Yezi Kim | Fashion styling by Myrrh Lao To with associates Mack Bersalona, Josh Galang, and Mai Chua | Videographers: CJ Reyes and Bria Cardenas | Shoot coordination: Red Dimaandal | Special thanks to Star Magic, Thess Gubi, Joanna Almario, and MLD Entertainment | Shot on location at Collab at Sheraton Manila
Photo Credit: Ria Regino | Read the cover story here.
October 2022: Isabelle Daza and sons Balthie and Valentin
Photography and styling by Cenon at Mav | Makeup by Jelly Eugenio | Hairstyling by Paul Nebres | Fashion by Kelvin Morales
Photo Credit: Cenon at Mav | Read the cover story here.
November 2022: "2 Good 2 Be True" stars Ronaldo Valdez, Kathryn Bernardo, and Daniel Padilla
Photography by Charisma Lico-Santos | Sittings editors: Geolette Esguerra, Grace Libero-Cruz and Randz Manucom | Creative direction by Eugene David | Kathryn: Makeup by Justine Claudia del Rosario, hairstyling by John Valle, and styling by Jan Aranilla | Daniel: Grooming by Ryan Ko and styling by Ryan Viloria | Ronaldo: Grooming by Nieva Ogatia and fashion styling by Patricia Coronado | Styling associates: Joan Catalla (Kathryn), Gino Valloyas and Kathrina Vapor (Ronaldo) | Videographers: CJ Reyes and Pat Buenaobra | Shoot coordination: Red Dimaandal | Shoot assistant: Carla Buyo | Photography team: Jaz Orbe, Antonio Baylon Jr., Erwin Arda, Emelito Lansangan | Shot on location at TGIS Studio | Special thanks to Star Magic, Lulu Romero, Luz Bagalacsa, 2 Good 2 Be True production team, Rens Dingli, and Mae Cruz-Alviar
Photo Credit: Charisma Lico | Read the cover story here.
December 2022: "Labyu With an Accent" stars Jodi Sta. Maria and Coco Martin
Photography by Gee Plamenco Jr. | Sittings editors: Geolette Esguerra, Red Dimaandal, and Grace Libero-Cruz | Art direction by Raff Colmenar | Styling by Patricia Coronado, assisted by Gino Valloyas and Kathrina Vapor | Jodi: Makeup by RB Chanco , assisted by Kaith Torres and hairstyling by Leonides Talaue | Coco: Grooming by Eleno Dejaño Jr. | Videographer: CJ Reyes | Special thanks to Star Cinema, Biboy Arboleda, and B617 Management
Photo Credit: Gee Plamenco Jr. | Read the cover story here.
December 2022: Star Magic's Next Gen Artists
Featured on the cover are: AC Bonifacio, Kyle Echarri, Edward Barber, Maymay Entrata, Andrea Brillantes, Loisa Andalio, Ronnie Alonte, Jane de Leon, Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano, Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, KD Estrada, and Alexa Ilacad | Photography by Dookie Ducay and Jharwin Castañeda | Creative direction by Eldzs Mejia | Art direction by Raff Colmenar | Sittings editor: Grace Libero-Cruz | Makeup by Owen Sarmiento (Maymay), Carell Garcia (AC), RB Chanco (Loisa, Ronnie, Jane, Francine), Jake Galvez (Alexa and Belle), and Marben Talanay (Andrea) | Hair by Ernesto Jamelarin (Maymay, Loisa, Ronnie, Jane), Jun Parcero (Edward, KD, Kyle, Seth, Darren), RJ dela Cruz (Andrea and Belle), and Tin Pangoronan (AC) | Grooming by Aimee Grey (Edward, Kyle, KD, Seth, Darren) and Jam Pareño (Donny) | Styling by Myrrh Lao To assisted by Mack Bersalona, Josh Galang and Mai Chua (Maymay, Jane, Loisa, Alexa, AC), Eldzs Mejia (Andrea), Adrianne Concepcion assisted by Vince Abarra (Belle), David Milan (Kyle, Edward, Ronnie, Seth, KD), and John Lozano assisted by Marlon Morelos (Donny) | Interviewer: Grace Diez | Shoot coordination: Red Dimaandal and Kate Paras-Santiago
Photo Credit: Dookie Ducay and Jharwin Castañeda | Read the cover story here.
Lead photos by Seven Barretto (DonBelle and Jane) and Charisma Lico (Kathryn, Daniel, and Ronaldo)
