Artists from ALV Talent Circuit and pageant queens and kings from ALV Pageant Circle lit up the runway during the much-anticipated return of Bench’s “Body of Work” fashion show, held March 21, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. They showcased their summer-ready physiques wearing the brand’s latest activewear and underwear collection, officially ushering in the summer season.
David Licauco
Arnold Vegafria, president of ALV Talent Circuit and ALV Pageant Circle, expressed pride in his artists and pageant winners for participating in the trend-setting fashion event known for reinventing radical chic. “Congratulations to Ben Chan and the rest of his team for coming up with another blockbuster fashion spectacle,” Vegafria said. “Over the decades, Bench fashion shows have always been the talk of the town, thanks to their brilliant creative minds and edgy concepts. I’m also thankful to them for choosing my talents as brand ambassadors and for supporting my events, especially our local and global pageants.”
Mister World Philippines 2024 Kirk Bondad
From the dazzling lights to the roaring crowd, the energy was electric for ALV talents who walked the runway in a show that pushed creative boundaries and redefined fashion. Among those who appeared were Sunshine Cruz, Angelina Cruz, Shaira Diaz, Icee Estrada, David Licauco, Teejay Marquez, EA Guzman and Mark Daniel Rivera. “It was truly a blessing to be on stage with my daughter. I am so proud of her,” Sunshine wrote in an Instagram post featuring Angelina.
EA Guzman
Draped in confidence, elegance and strength, ALV Pageant Circle queens and king commanded the stage, proving once more why they are considered icons of discipline and grace. Among them were Miss Universe Philippines 2013 and current national director Ara Arida; Miss Supranational Philippines 2021 Dindi Joy Pajares; Miss World Philippines 2021 Tracy Maureen Perez; Miss World Philippines 2022 Gwendolyne Fourniol; Miss World Philippines 2024 Top 10 finalist Riana Agatha Pangindian; Second Princess Sophia Bianca Santos; Miss Grand Philippines 2024 CJ Opiaza; Miss World Philippines 2024 Krishnah Gravidez; Face of Beauty International 2024 Jeanne Isabella Bilasano; Universal Woman 2024 Maria Gigante; Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 Dia Mate; and Mister World Philippines 2024 Kirk Bondad.
Sunshine Cruz
“Sharing the runway with some of the brightest stars, models and queens, I couldn’t help but feel emotional,” Perez captioned an Instagram post before the show. “It truly is a dream come true — walking for a brand that not only pushes boundaries but continues to uplift Filipino talents and embrace each one of us as part of one big family.”
Miss World Philippines 2024 Krishnah Gravidez
“Grateful to be a part of history. Nothing short of a celebration of diversity, dedication and hard work,” Gravidez shared in a Facebook post.
Universal Woman 2024 Maria Gigante
Gravidez, a top five finalist in Miss Universe Philippines 2023, was previously appointed as the country’s delegate to the Miss Charm pageant. After more than a year holding the Miss Charm Philippines title, she withdrew to compete as Baguio’s representative in Miss World Philippines 2024. She is now set to represent the Philippines at the 72nd Miss World pageant on May 31 in Hyderabad, India, in hopes of securing the country’s second Miss World crown — following Megan Young’s historic win in 2013 in Bali, Indonesia.
Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 Dia Mate
