(Clockwise from top left): Ara Arida, David Licauco, Sunshine Cruz, Teejay Marquez, Shaira Diaz, Mark Rivera, Icee Ejercito, Kirk Bondad, Angelina Cruz, and Edgar Allan Guzman.
Dedication, discipline, and determination—these were on full display as ALV Talent Circuit celebrities took center stage at the Bench fashion show, held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Friday night, March 21, 2025.
Months of intense training, strict diets, and unwavering commitment to fitness paid off as they captivated the massive audience that filled the venue. Their hard work was evident in every confident stride, proving that style and substance go hand in hand.
Among the showstoppers were Sunshine Cruz, David Licauco, Teejay Marquez, Edgar Allan Guzman, Shaira Diaz, Ara Arida, Angelina Cruz, and Icee Ejercito. Also gracing the runway were Mr. World Philippines 2022 Kirk Bondad, Mark Rivera, and Tim Tuppil, alongside former Miss World Philippines titleholders Tracy Maureen Perez, Dindi Pajares, Michelle Arceo, and Gwen Fourniol. They joined an elite mix of models, influencers, and pageant royalty, all commanding the stage with undeniable star power.
The ladies oozed with sensuous flair while the boys showed off their ripped bods and chiseled abs (with some even teasing the crowd with their provocative poses) as they walked the runway clad in Bench’s latest catalog of sportswear, activewear, and underwear.
Beyond the deafening roar of the audience’s thunderous screams and applause, the more fulfilling reward for these artists is being part of an enduring legacy that has become a ‘rite of passage’ for most showbiz celebrities.
For Sunshine, the event served as a fitting ‘passing of the torch,’ as she shared the stage with eldest daughter Angelina. In her Instagram post, she wrote, “It was truly a blessing to be onstage with my daughter. I am so proud of her.”
For former Miss World PH Tracy Maureen Perez, it was a dream come true and a fitting celebration of Filipino talent. In her pre-event Instagram post, she remarked “It truly is a dream come true — walking for a brand that not only pushes boundaries but continues to uplift Filipino talents and embrace each one of us as part of one big family.”
ALV Talent Circuit president Arnold Vegafria can’t help but feel proud of his growing roster of talents who have earned their anointment as BENCH’s esteemed list of brand ambassadors, and remains thankful to the brand for their support and commitment.
He says, “Every BENCH fashion show is always a testament to the brand’s creative marketing genius, and last Friday’s event is no exception. Congratulations to Ben Chan and his team for constantly putting Filipino fashion creativity on the global forefront!”
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