In celebration of MEGA’s 31st Anniversary, we gather the personalities who are turning heads for their impact on fashion, art, entertainment, sports, and society
Why is a woman worthy of being watched? We have been begging to answer this question since time immemorial, and the answers have evolved through the years. Today, the response is this—Why not? Why not, if women are spearheading change? Why not if their narratives carry talent, innovation, and grit? Why not if we are digging beyond their stature, status, and style?
As MEGA continues to champion the power of women from all ages, backgrounds, and stories, we present 10 women who have contributed to fashion, art, entertainment sports, and more. From personalities climbing their way to success to artists introducing their new era of growth, they are ready to face the world in their own terms.
Keep your eyes peeled as we reveal why looking their way is just the beginning of change.
Photography DOOKIE DUCAY and KIERAN PUNAY
Creative Direction NICOLE ALMERO
Art Direction NICOLE ALMERO and BRIE VENTURA, assisted by MOIRA MANILAO
Fashion Direction RYUJI SHIOMITSU
Styling JOHN PAUL DIZON (Bianca Umali), JOAQUIN RODRIGO, assisted by NAVEENA ABDURAJAK and SOFIE CRISTOBAL (Amanda Zamora, Anji Salvacion, Bea Elizalde, Bianca Bustamante, Bethany Talbot, Casey Merritt, Mandy Romero, and Siobhan Moylan), and ADRIANNE CONCEPCION (Belle Mariano)
Beauty Direction MARA GO
Makeup THAZZIA FALEK (Bianca Umali), VIOLET OCAMPO (Bianca Bustamante and Mandy Romero), JAPETH PUROG (Anji Salvacion), BRYAN CUIZON (Casey Merritt), GERY PEÑASO (Amanda Zamora, Bea Elizalde, Bethany Talbot, and Siobhan Moylan) and JAKE GALVEZ (Belle Mariano)
Hair MYCKE ARCANO (Bianca Umali), CHRISTIAN BOJO (Bianca Bustamante and Mandy Romero), PATTY CRISTOBAL (Bethany Talbot and Casey Merritt), PATTY CRISTOBAL (Amanda Zamora and Siobhan Moylan), JEFF VALENZUELA (Bea Elizalde), JOCELYN SO (Anji Salvacion), and JERRY JAVIER (Belle Mariano)
Sittings Editor PEACHES GARCIA
Producers MEGA DIGITAL (CARYLL CABUHAT, JEMIMA CRUZ, CHLARINE GIANAN, MARA GO, and MIKA REYES)
Video Production REGINA ACERON and AUDREY SISON
Videography KIERAN PUNAY and JR RAMIREZ
Production Design JOSIAH HIPONIA, assisted by JOB CONSTANTINO
Shoot Coordination KZ FRANCISCO
All pieces by CHRIS NICK