Mister Model Worldwide 2022 titleholder Derick Lauchengco has embarked on a new chapter in his showbiz career. The newcomer has signed a management contract with acclaimed film producer, director, and public relations maven, Chris Cahilig.
Lauchengco’s journey to the entertainment world began as a cast member of the immensely popular TikTok series “52 Weeks.” But it was not his first taste of the limelight.
He had been a standout figure in the modeling circuit for several years, even earning the title of Second Prince in the prestigious Misters of Filipinas pageant. His crowning achievement came in 2021 when he was bestowed with the title of Mister Model Worldwide 2022, a prestigious honor that catapulted him into a whirlwind of film and television projects, as well as commercial endorsements.
Affirming that signing up with Cahilig has been his best career move so far, he says, “Ang lawak na ng experience ni Direk Chris. Sobrang galing niya bilang director at producer, at bilib na bilib ako sa kanya bilang isang manager. Nagpapasalamat talaga ako sa kanya for this opportunity.”
For Cahilig, talent management is not uncharted territory. By signing up Lauchengco, he is reigniting a dormant passion that had kept him stoked in the not-so-distant past. Those were the years he helped foster the careers of iconic PPop boy band 1:43, actor Bekimon, radio DJs Nicole Hyala and Christsuper, as well as boyband trio JBK.
Meanwhile, Derick embarked on his showbiz journey between 2021 and 2023, gracing screens with supporting roles in”Regal Studios Presents” and appeared in “Mana Po Legacy: The Family Fortune” and “Kurdapya.”
When asked about his dream projects, he said: “Gusto ko talaga maging action star, parang ang idol kong si Kuya Coco Martin!”
Cahilig sees this happening for his new talent. “Derick is an exciting and energetic star in the making,” he says. “I am constantly blown away by his fine work ethic and strong potential. I can’t wait to help him reach his dreams. It’s only a matter of time.”
