CAMPUS SEARCH.....

The Men's Finalists In Their Formal Wear.....




Some of the Female Contestants.....




Strike A Pose!.....








At Last The Production Dance Number Is Over.....




These Guys Are Getting A Workout.....






The Opening Act was More of a Production Number....




Don't They Really Deserve Their Title?




Presenting The Major Winners.....




The Zany Shot.....





One of my fellow photographers from the NAYON Photographers' Club asked us to shoot a sort of beauty pageant that will involve college students of Metro Manila schools as contestants. Sad to hear though that the shoot will be Pro Bono, an exchange deal with the club being considered as one of the sponsors and will therefore be acknowledged throughout the shoot in exchange for our services of shooting the event for free. Oh John, the things that you do in exchange for folio photos! c",)

The event was the Mr. and Ms. Philippine Youth 2008. This campus search has produced the present crop of stars of Philippine cinema at present. Past winners include Dingdong Dantes and Jolina Magdangal. A few more names were mentioned but these two were the prominent ones.

In an age when an instant claim to fame can ensure someone of a better future in the entertainment industry, it does not come as a surprise to me that a lot of young people cast their lot in such contests. My fellow photog and close friend Buboy even recognized some of the contestants who joined in other contests of this nature before. I guess these kids really prefer to be in the limelight rather than finishing up college and having a good solid foundation. Different strokes for different folks!