Chari Legarda: Surf’s Up
Although she might not be a Brian Wilson “California Girl,” Chari Legarda is nonetheless a local babe born of our native shores and the Batangas sun. No matter where you are, the eternal summer starts here. Words by Max Eigenmann
Chari Legarda walks into the apartment sporting a baby blue statement tank top. It reads: “Love is Blonde.”
I had to laugh. “Isn’t it supposed to be blind?”
Of course, we didn’t start the interview just yet (there were other things to talk about first). It was only around the time that we had stuffed ourselves with steamed shrimp dumplings and red wine that we segued into talking about the article. Unorthodox, I know… But then again that was when it started to get just a little more fun than usual.
I’ll say this: Chari is probably the only girl I know who can kick a guy’s ass without even trying. Growing up with mostly boys—or girls who were like boys—it was very competitive. “We’d play street hockey until somebody cried. Then the game would be over.” Judging from the way she laughed after she said this, it was obvious that she was never the one who cried after a game. Which most definitely suggests that she was one of those “girls who were like boys.” That would maybe explain how effortlessly she opens a beer bottle using the flat end of a lighter.
As long as I’ve known her she has always been sunburnt. This isn’t surprising. Most of her younger years, if not all, were spent with her very many cousins. “We were each other’s barkada… and our playground would be our grandparents’ compound by the beach in Nasugbu.” She remembers the fishing trips her dad would take her to. She vividly describes her six-year-old self—waddling her legs and arms under water to keep her neck on the surface of the sea to keep breathing. Apparently their fishing boat would capsize and Chari would have to wait patiently for her dad to turn it over because the shore was just way too far a swim. In fact, her first surf story does not include a trainer or any sort of supervision at all. All it took was a board, guts and endless paddling. She refers to that day as beginner’s luck.
The UNO White Party
Welcome to 2010: The UNO Calendar Party
UNO Magazine welcomes 2010 with the release of its Connoisseur issue this February, with special guest editor Norman Crisologo, who will be your guide through exquisite and unusual realms of art, food and love. The stunning Michelle Paloma, TV darling and star endorser, is our cover girl — and it’s safe to say you’ve never seen her this way before. Inside, you’ll find features on the best of the local art scene, a collision of photography and fiction, incisive writing on love and lust, and more.
Meanwhile, join us as we celebrate the past, the present and the fabulous future with the UNO Calendar Party. Featuring the much-awaited release of the UNO 2010 Calendar, we’ve got UNO’s prime calendar girls as special guests, plus cool RnB mash-up music courtesy of DJ Lenin. Come to the party dressed in white, on February 18, at Amber Ultralounge, The Fort, Taguig. Bouncing starts at 9pm.
The UNO Calendar Party is brought to you by UNO Magazine — the premier lifestyle magazine for men, and Ginebra Premium.
UNO Magazine. Dispatches for the discerning man.
MONDOMANILA Trailers
And … Our James Jean Contest Winners!
What a great run. We had over 69 entries for the James Jean promotion together with Fully Booked. The UNO editors narrowed down entries to 10 finalists and in the final run, Fully Booked chose 3 winners. Here they are:
Chris Costello wins a copy of Process Recess
Karen Capco bags a copy of Fables Deluxe Volume 1
“Anna” takes home a copy of XOXO
We’ll be sending you individual emails for additional details but you can go ahead and pick up your respective prizes from FUlly Booked High Street starting Sunday, November 22. Just look for Regina Cruz or Rhea Llamas. Congratulations guys and see you in Fully Booked for the James Jean series!
MAN UP! UNO’s Fashion Show this November 16
Come one, come all. It’s an open invite!
When: November 16, 6:30 PM
Where: NBC Tent, Fort Bonifacio
And here’s a little behind the scenes video:
Sneak Peek of the upcoming UNO Fashion Show 2009.
Behind the scenes of the Go-see last Saturday, October 24, 2009
Shot entirely with the Canon 7D
Copyright - UNO Magazine & RT Teehankee of B-Line Visuals
The James Jean Raffle
“Like Wolverine, James Jean is the best at what he does. Unlike Wolverine, James Jean doesn’t kill people with razors that pop out of his hand. You might not know James Jean by name but you’ve seen his work. His art’s all over the place. It’s in galleries, on Prada bags, album covers, in magazines and on the covers of DC comics. Tom Herpich and Kenichi Hoshine are simlarly talented and definitely blow minds with their intense talent and vision but James Jean is the king. James’ drawings have sophistication, power and delicacy beyond what most drawers can muster.”
– Nick Gazin, VICELAND
James Jean is coming to Manila and we’re all excited. We were so excited that we called up Fully Booked and asked them to do this raffle with us. So we’re now running this contest, and Fully Booked is giving away these great prizes. Honestly, we want them for ourselves. If you want a shot at this, all you need to do is leave a comment below answering the question “Which is your favorite James Jean masterpiece and why?” You can leave as many answers as you want, but note that the top 10 entries will be decided upon by us.
The full mechanics of the contest can be found below:
The following prizes are up for grabs, courtesy of Fully Booked:
One (1) copy of Process Recess volume 3
One (1) copy of Fables Volume 1 Deluxe Edition
One (1) copy of XOXO Postcard BookContest runs from November 4 – November 18. Deadline for entries is November 18, 11:59 PM. Editors of UNO will submit a shortlist of contestants to Fully Booked. Fully Booked will then determine the 3 lucky winners.
Winners will be announced on November 20.
Prizes can be claimed at Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street. Prizes not claimed after 30 days will be forfeited in favor of Fully Booked.
HTC and SMART Communications Unveiled the HTC MagicTM - the First Android-Powered Device in Philippines
October 21, 2009 by Jayvee
Filed under Press Release
Manila– 25 June 2009 — Philippines’s leading operator SMART Communications and HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design, today unveiled the first Android-powered mobile phone the HTC Magic to Philippines’s market. A tablet-style device, with a sleek design and unprecedented compactness for a smartphone featuring the Android platform, the HTC Magic enables a superior mobile internet experience.
Further enhanced with Outlook synchronization, Smart Dialer, and an onscreen keyboard with predictive text, the HTC Magic is a true entertainment and communication powerhouse.
Providing broad flexibility for personalization
The HTC Magic has a 3.2” HVGA touch screen display and features a trackball for easy access, a 3.2 mega-pixel camera and GPS. It provides full fidelity PC browsing experience, where users can expand and personalize their phone to fit their lifestyle.
“The HTC Magic embodies the compact style and sophistication for which HTC has come to be known, with the powerful and intuitive internet experience for which the Android platform was designed,” says Peter Chou, president and CEO, HTC Corporation.
“To truly maximize the power of advanced, all-in-one devices, they need to be powered by innovative operator technologies – offering the HTC Magic through SMART Gold is a natural fit,” said Annie P. Naval, marketing group head of SMART.
Superior support and unbeatable mobile internet experience
HTC Magic features a trackball with zoom in/out function. It also provides fit the width rendering, and auto screen rotation for easy navigation and internet browsing.
Simply Better
HTC Magic is now enhanced with cool HTC goodies like Smart Dialer and a versatile on-screen keyboard. Smart Dialer lets you call people in whatever way you think, by either dialing their phone number or by dialing the first few letters of their name. The versatile keyboard lets you choose your favorite way to type and the predictive text completion helps you write faster than you can finish your thoughts.
Choose Your Connections
Take your inbox or inboxes with you wherever you go. HTC Magic makes it worry-free with easy account set up, multiple mailbox support and Microsoft Exchange server synchronization for email, calendar and contacts. Simply put, with HTC Magic, you can always keep your personal and office emails flowing.
Pricing & Availability
The HTC Magic will be available for New Connect and Retention subscriptions through Smart Gold Plans 500, 800, 1200, 1800, 2500, 3500. The postpaid line will be under a 24 month lock in period. Standard retail HTC Magic package will come with a 2GB microSD™ card.
About HTC
Founded in 1997, HTC Corporation (HTC) is a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design. Since its establishment, HTC has developed strong R&D capabilities, pioneered many new designs and product innovations and launched state-of-the-art mobile phones for mobile operators and distributors in Europe, the US, Asia and around the world. HTC is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile device market. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
About Smart Communications, Inc.
Smart Communications, Inc. is the Philippines’ leading wireless service provider with 36.9 million subscribers on its GSM network as of end-March 2009. Of its total subscriber base, 21.3 million subscribers are served under the brands Smart Buddy, Smart Gold, and Infinity and another 15.6 million subscribers are served through its subsidiary, Pilipino Telephone Corp., under the brand Talk ‘N Text. SMART has a reputation for innovation, having introduced world-first wireless data services, including mobile commerce services such as Smart Money, Smart Load and Smart Padala. SMART also offers 3G and HSPA services. Its Smart Link service provides communications to the global maritime industry. Another subsidiary, Smart Broadband, Inc., offers wireless broadband service, Smart BRO. SMART is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Philippines’ leading telecommunications carrier, the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company. For more information, visit www.smart.com.ph
Future Days: Bianca Gonzalez
Article by Mihk Vergara
It’s twenty-five years on after 1984. Some may argue that we’re already living in Orwell’s dystopia where ‘Big Brother’ is not so much watching us as we are watching everyone else. In fact, on some sites on the Internet you can pay for the pleasure of viewing images of a boot stamped on a human face―if not forever then at least until your credit runs out. But “doublethink” the situation and it isn’t all that bad: especially if it’s perhaps the lovely host of Pinoy Big Brother Bianca Gonzalez who’s watching and wearing those leather boots.
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The answers to questions 15, 16, and 17 can be found here
Well, what can we say. The guys over at Flesh Asia daily are running a contest, and we’re part of it.
We’ll help you. The answer to number 15 is Bianca Gonzalez. Amazing, ain’t it? Took a while for our Facebook friends to guess as well. Remember, her last name is spelled with a “Z.”
As for the answers to 16 and 17, you can dig through here and here.
Ciara Marasigan: Let Them Eat Cake
Article By Aldus Santos
“Let them eat cake,” Marie Antoinette was rumored to have said once in response to complaints that the peasants she lorded over “had no more bread.” Pretty damn cold, I know. However, this was never established, and Jean-Jacques Rosseau must have been smoking something, or he was alluding to an entirely different person. The point I’m trying to make is that a luxurious life is a distorted reality, if reality was to be seen in terms of universal nakedness: that, underneath all the ruffles and pearls (or ironic “message” T-shirts and slim-fit denims, to the contemporary world), it’s all genitalia. Robert Zimmerman also said something to this effect in “It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding)”: “Even the president of the United States must sometimes have to stand naked.” In fleeting moments, however—when one shrugs off the crassness and occasional insensitivity—people like Marie Antoinette are walking canvases that are just amazing to look at.
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