Beauty and wellness reigned supreme at the culmination of the biggest health and beauty caravan in the country at the SM Mall of Asia last June 28 and 29.
In partnership with the Philippine Hairdressers Association (PhilHair) and the Philippine Red Cross, this year’s National Health and Beauty Caravan aimed to give new life to the beauty industry through an exhibition of health, beauty, and wellness products, a showcase of Filipino talent through a hair and makeup competition, and a search for beauty and wellness ambassadors from all over the country.
Fifty candidates from 25 SM malls nationwide competed for the most-coveted title of Mr. and Ms. Health and Beauty Ambassadors 2023 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on June 28.
The candidates flaunted their stunning physiques at the competition and showed the crowd what they got during the active wear and formal wear competitions. From there, the judges chose the Top 5 female and male candidates who then advanced to the Question and Answer portion of the competition.
In the end, Mr. SM Muntinlupa Louie Faundo and Ms. SM Olongapo Central Missia Ishikawa were hailed as this year’s Mr. and Ms. Health and Beauty Ambassadors and took home Php 40,000 worth of prizes.
The competition’s panel of judges included the country presidents of the Asia Pacific Hairdressers & Cosmetologists Association including Airene Wang (Malaysia), Sun Heang (Cambodia), Edward Wong (Singapore), Wong Kwok Wa (China), Sherly Sheik (Hong Kong), Chao Ka Cheong (Macau), Theresa Tam (Thailand), and Chen Jiong Ming (Thailand).
Completing the judges were Carousel Productions’ Peachy Veneracion and Miss Philippines Earth-Water 2022 Angel Santos.
Meanwhile, the caravan’s makeup and hair competition culminated on June 29 withparticipants showcasing their talents and skills in Masquerade Evening Party Makeup, Bridal Makeup, Unisex Color Styling Competition, and Rebond Plus.
Aside from the exhibition of beauty experts, well-being was also underscored during the caravans. Representatives from the Philippine Red Cross conducted blood typing and medical training and provided medical assistance to women and children in the communities surrounding the mall.
The National Health and Beauty Caravan 2023 was made possible with the help of China Bank, Watsons, Binondo Beauty Supply, Bremod, Bio-Reach, Kemans, and the Philippine Cancer Society.
