Skin Essentials: Manila's Sexiest 2013!

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Manila's Sexiest 2013!

When the Gods and Goddesses Descent!

Unlike the movie “Olympus Has Fallen,” the night of April 20, 2013 was not illuminated by gunfire and detonating bombs but colorful lights to welcome the descent of Gods and Goddesses.

The stage was a spectacle of colors and costumes paraded by able bodies shaped and chiseled to perfection. Each contestant emerged on the stage dressed with flamboyant grace and well-rehearsed poise and measured smiles. The gods and goddesses were so generous that they blessed the audience with clear and graphic memory of temptation. The goddesses tempted the crowd while the gods, teased. And that was only the beginning.

Next portion of the competition was even more sinful. The gods and goddesses changed from their playful costumes to the spectators’ favorite get-up – the swim wear. The Victory Theater Park was enveloped with screams and hoots as tight and fat-free bodies started lining up the stage. It was a centerfold of skimpiness. At this point, temperature reached a dangerous height. Spontaneous Human Combustion was a high possibility. The high temperature was doused by the following segment, the presentation of the Talent Portion finalists which was easily won by Reiv Hernandes (who incidentally, was adjusted the Male Grand Winner), who did an interpretative dance piece (he’s into American Dance Sports).

It was in the Formal Wear segment were class and sophistication reigned supreme. The audience gawked at the colorful gowns that were carried with royal grace by well-coiffured ladies escorted by dashing gentlemen. It was during this time where The Question and Answer segued. Each one nervously offered their two cents’ worth on just about anything.

Considering the pressure of the event, they gave an impressive show.

The stressful experience of waiting for the announcement of winners was heart-stopping. The crowd was getting restless and the contestants, extremely exhausted. After the long list of special and minor awards, the finalists were trimmed to ten. The atmosphere reached fever pitch as the runners-up were awarded. Then, finally it happened amid nervous screams from the audience. Reive Hernandez and Michelle Abcede were adjudged this year’s Manila’s Sexiest. Tears flowed. Loud cries of gratitude and relief doubled. It was pandemonium.

Congratulations to the winners, the production staff, technical crew and of course to you, Gretchen! See you again next year for the Manila’s Sexiest 2014!