Angel Aquino

Angel Aquino is no stranger to the limelight. She has always been a favorite cover girl of various magazines. Starting out as a model, she later became a successful film actress and television lifestyle host. Now, Angel is now a Greenpeace Ocean Defender.

Film actress, TV host, product endorser, fashion model and mother Angel Aquino shares her life, her passions and her unforgettable return to Mindanao in the latest issue of m. (Life and Living in Mindanao). A CineMalaya Film Festival Best Actress awardee, Aquino was once referred to as the “Ingrid Bergman of Asia” by a renowned Japanese filmmaker for her versatility in her craft.

In its third release, m. goes west of the island to rediscover the Philippines’ Latin City, Zamboanga, and uncovers its irresistible attractions and nocturnal haunts. For the adventurous, m. treks to Mindanao’s offbeat destinations, drifts into to the tranquil waters of Lake Sebu to celebrate its Helubong Festival, and takes a culinary excursion to uncover Mindanao’s leading chains of restaurants.

Regine Velasquez

Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez (born April 22, 1970), nicknamed Asia's Songbird, is a multi-awarded Filipino singer and actress.

Velasquez is well-known for her belting prowess which has been noted for its range, power (see vocal belting), technical ability and also for her versatility and reinvention. She has received critical acclaim and commercial success for her singing, hosting and acting endeavors. Her professional career started when she won the grand prize in a nationally televised singing contest. She made her debut in 1986 under the guidance of entertainment mogul Ronnie Henares and was initially marketed as a pop singer. Following her success in the Asia Pacific Song Festival, a series of subsequent successful records in the region consolidated her position as one of Asia's biggest selling performers. Her success and popularity has yielded several top-selling singles and platinum certifications.

Velasquez was the first Filipino artist to stage a solo concert at the Main Hall of Carnegie Hall. Her concert was selected as part of Carnegie Hall's 100th year Concert Series in 1991. Her duet with Jacky Cheung for the song In Love With You was a number 1 hit all over Asia. Her album Listen Without Prejudice was awarded platinum certifications in seven countries. In the mid 90's, Velasquez took full creative control over her career. Distancing herself from the pop artistry, and through considerable experimentation, Velasquez developed a more sultry and sophisticated image.

Miriam Quiambao

Miriam Quiambao is a beauty queen from the Philippines who has competed in the Miss Universe pageant.

She was supposed to represent the Philippines in the Miss World 1999 pageant in London, but the organizers of the Binibining Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) Pageant (Miss Philippines Pageant) decided to send her to the Miss Universe 1999 pageant in Trinidad & Tobago instead due to citizenship problems with the original pageant winner Janelle Joy Delfin Bautista. Quiambao finished first runner-up in the pageant, which was won by Mpule Kwelagobe of Botswana. Quiambao also took home the Clairol Herbal Essences Style Award-the first and, so far, the only Asian to do so.

In Miss Universe, she finished second overall in the preliminaries, with a score of 9.52 behind to Miss South Africa Sonia Raciti. In the semifinals, she finished second in the swimsuit competition with a score of 9.32 and in the evening gown competition with a score of 9.42. Spain's Diana Nogueira dominated both competitions with scores of 9.33 and 9.45 respectively. However, Nogueira only ended up as 2nd runner-up. Many believe that had Quiambao answered the final question with a little more confidence, she would have been Miss Universe 1999.