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

Bianca Gonzalez graces us this September

Settle not for short cuts and detours as UNO Magazine lays out its ultimate Travel issue this month of September.

On the cover: television personality and Pinoy Big Brother host Bianca Gonzalez shares her thoughts on politics, public service and remembering the late President Aquino, while self-proclaimed “vodka baby” Veronica Callanta talks aesthetics and true love in this issue’s Bombshell. Also on Red Alert, former Amazing Race Asia 2 standout Vanessa Chong digresses from the hit reality TV show to discuss future projects and kicking butts.

Also featured are UNO’s 10 favorite imaginary places to visit, Her Excellency U.S. Ambassador Kristie Kenney’s tips on how to get a U.S. Visa, plus award-winning journalist Patricia Evangelista writes about the plight of Raymond Manalo for our Point Blank.

All this and more, so grab a copy of UNO! Out on shelves today. As an added treat, we’re putting out the “online version” of the cover sans the cover lines.

Dare to Care: Four Step Skin Care RegiMEN

Among other things, skin is yet another differentiator between men and women. For starters, men are genetically thick-faced. Their skin is 20% thicker than women’s skin. Men also have larger pores, and more facial and body hair. Also, men do not glow as women do, they s-w-e-a-t.

Article by By Ana Santos

All these are reasons why men need to take special care of their skin and use products that are specifically formulated for a man.

If you’re a regular Joe whose skin care regimen is good old soap and water—or worse, you just use the soap your girlfriend or wife uses—it’s time to declare a “men’s section” in your bathroom for your own version of the deeply respected mantra: Cleanse, Tone, Moisturize.

More after the jump.
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Apol Sta Maria’s Ang Alamat ng Panget and Many Other Book Launch!

Please support August 2009 UNO guest illustrator Apol Sta. Maria as he launches his first (and hopefully not his last) comic book!

Top 8 Reasons why I loved Kobe Bryant’s 2009 Manila visit

Editor’s Note — So we sent France Pinzon to meet Kobe Bryant and she came back a changed woman. With a torn shirt. Pardons — we’re still trying to sort through the photos she took. Some of them are scandalous. Take it away, France.

8. Knee tremor
I always prided myself for not getting easily star-struck. But to my transitory dismay and eventual admission, Kobe Bryant, NBA’s 2007-2008 Most Valuable Player and last season’s Finals MVP, shook the bejeebers out of my kneecaps while I was about to ask him a question at the press conference.

What’s worse was how I forgot to use my MJ (Michael Jackson) question, which I over-rehearsed just the other night, to have the guy share a little about his predilection for the ‘King’ (not James). Everyone was asking about the Lakers, his tolerance for pain and favorite Filipino food, might as well throw a curve ball out there, I thought—or didn’t.

Bottom line: I waned at “Hi Kobe,”—a very insightful moment for me, indeed.

7. Smoke machine
So usually, I’d see this particular visual effect in 80’s or early 90’s variety shows on the ‘tube, when some TF queen would do a dance number with the Whiplash (complete with lifts and all). Either that or I may have mistaken the character Sheila (from the comedy/horror film Army of Darkness) as Alma Moreno one time.

Excuse my cheese factor, but the fog that built up as Mister-81-points-in-one-game entered onto the Philippine Sports Arena court just added on to my belief that he’s not really of this world. Definitely, not titillating nor scary, but rather ceremonial in the realm of sports.

6. Dogs everywhere
One thing that puts a big smile on my face is a dog sighting. And I saw six huge ones making the rounds in the locations. Securing the place, they were definitely nicer to look at than those sweaty bouncers, slash, UFC rejects, if you’d ask me.

5. Packed venues and screaming straight men
Okay. So I did expect huge crowds in all three venues: The Peninsula Manila, Nike Park The Fort and Philippine Sports Arena. Maaann, that’s Kobe we’re talking about—forget other NBA stars that dropped by our basketball-crazed nation the past year, we (meaning ALL of us lovers of the sport) ain’t missing his return for nothing!

But no cheerleader’s somersault could’ve prepared me for the legions upon legions of Black Mamba diehards—men and women, kids and Barney. (Hey, a lot wore violet!) Many were in Laker #8 and #24 uniforms. Cheering. Howling. Chanting M-V-P. It was absolutely thrilling. Historic, really. For a moment I tried squinting, imagining it was MJ (Michael Jordan) and all the brouhaha still made perfect sense.

4. Flourishing Philippine basketball
Kobe’s return only meant that focus is still on basketball, whether people believe it wrecks the other sports’ future here or not.

Our Nike Elite team is one strong proof that improvement in our basketball program has yet to come to a halt. Mr. Bryant worked them pretty hard yet again during the one-on-one session, to their hearts’ content, I’m sure.

3. Dream Season
The new Nike Dream Season designed specifically for the Asian market byKobe himself (along with the creative team of Nike) is pretty sick. The shoes are set to inspire the dreamers to go back to the streets where, according to NBA greats, all the magic starts.

The lightweight footwear, which has the XDR (Xtra Durable Rubber—ready for the outdoor concrete), were so light, Kobe decided to throw the pair he was wearing out to the outstretched arms of his fans at The Fort. Lucky ducks.

2. Gawad Kalinga’s Sagip program for kids
I had my first GK experience (www.gk1world.com) in 2008 and I must say it’s something that I will always hold near and dear to my heart.

The lucky kids got up close (and I mean 5-inches close) with Kobe, representing Sagip of Barangay Tatalon, Quezon City. Thereafter, Kobe and Nike donated a huge cheque worth P100, 000 to the organization. In return, they gave him a sweet art present.

Each got pats on the head and the sincerest smile from the man himself. And for a moment there we felt embarrassed to admit how green with envy we were of the children.

1. Kobe Bryant
More than the personal glory he’s been receiving for his talent, his skill, his dedication to his craft, more than the 2009 championship, the wicked shoes that cradle his elevation up to the basket, more than the MJ comparison, Kobe is this generation’s sports icon.

Whether or not what he says about the Philippines being his “home away from home” was true, I will choose to believe him because he was able to make a long-term fan out of me in one day.

That, plus he loves Manny Pacquiao.

Hey Blogger Friends, Let’s Gather — 7:00 PM July 29 ‘09 at Fully Booked

What: UNO Magazine Bloggers and Contributors Night
When: 7:00 PM July 29 2009
Where: 4th Floor, Fully Booked Forum, Bonifacio High Street

Not that we’re joining the blogging event bandwagon, but we’ve been strong on the Internet ever since the new staff took over. Most of the editors and contributors have their own healthy dose of blogs and social networks that it would be a crime to ignore the reach our good ‘ol UNO has made on the Internet.

So here’s the deal. Let’s take a break from the usual clubbing routine for something different. On July 29 at 7:00PM we’re holding an informal meet up with our blogger friends and contributors at the Fully Booked FORUM (4th floor!) at Bonifacio High Street. What’s going to happen? Well we’re going to bare all and answer all the questions you may have and perhaps have you going home with a little bit more knowledge about the publishing industry, marketing print, and how print transitions to the Internet locally. We’ll talk about why we revamped UNO, how exactly we did it, and the new design philosophy behind the new and improved magazine. Let’s talk paper stock. Cover shoots. Refocus on our events. Our blog and the community behind it.

So if you’ve been wanting to meet the people behind UNO in a more casual environment — editors and contributors (that would be RJ, Juan, Erwin, Shawn, Luis, Yvette, Ramon, Mihk, Denise, Jayvee, France — the list goes on!), then this meet up is something you should definitely not miss! And yeah, we all want to meet you because we want to hear what you think

Oh and as an additional treat, Arnold Arre and his lovely wife Cynthia will be doing a special screening of their new short film, Chapter One during the event. How this ties in with UNO … you have to see it!

No big guest list or anything. You’re all free to come. Just leave a comment below this post or fill this out so we more or less know how many can make it.

UNO Relaunch Photos Part IV

Here are links to Part I, Part II and Part III of the photo set.

UNO Relaunch Photos Part III

You can also view Part I and Part II of the photo sets which we did not publish in the magazine. Most of the shots are online.

UNO Relaunch Photos Part II

For the first part of the gallery, click here.

UNO Relaunch Photos Part I

Here are more photos from our magazine relaunch which did not make it to the magazine due to lack of space. We put them all online. Enjoy!

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