Catwalk Philippines, the nation’s leading modeling competition, is making a triumphant return in 2025 for its highly anticipated fourth edition. This year’s event is set to be its biggest and most successful run yet. Now produced and organized by FirstSun Production, with Michaela as its major presenter, Catwalk Philippines 2025 promises to raise the bar for modeling competitions in the country.
FirstSun Production, known for delivering innovative solutions in brand campaigns, digital marketing, corporate branding, and events, is taking the reins for this year’s production. The agency’s full-service capabilities aim to elevate the competition’s production value and provide young aspiring models with a more professional platform.
Carrying the Legacy of Filipino Fashion Excellence
Founded by the Designers Circle Philippines (DCP), Catwalk Philippines was created with a clear mission: to discover, develop, and launch the careers of professional male and female supermodels in fashion, pageantry, and media. The competition’s first three editions took place in 2018, 2019, and 2022, each showcasing a growing roster of talented individuals.
“We want CATWALK PHILIPPINES to become the most credible and influential modeling competition,” shared Johnny Abad, DCP Founding Chairman and Overall Chair. “The Designers Circle Philippines is committed to make it the most dynamic venue for Filipino fashion creativity and excellence.”
This year’s edition is among several exciting initiatives under the new DCP administration, now led by its newly elected officers: President Rafael Gonzalez, Vice President for Internal Affairs Edwin Uy, Vice President for External Affairs Laura Santos, and Creatives & Communications Head Alfonso Emmanuel.
A Powerful Collaboration with FirstSun Production
To bring the fourth edition to life, DCP has partnered with FirstSun Production, under the artistic leadership of Rodel De Jesus Mercado.
“I believe in the objective and the vision of the Designers Circle Philippines,” said Director Rodel Mercado. “With over two decades of experience in events management and theater production, I want to elevate the standard and maintain the integrity of modeling and pageantry in the country. I applaud DCP’s commitment to make CATWALK PHILIPPINES the stepping stone for aspiring models to shape their professional careers.”
Redux: Vintage Reimagined — A Nostalgic Fashion Spectacle
This year’s theme, “Redux: Vintage Reimagined,” draws creative inspiration from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. The competition will highlight designs that echo the glamour of the Gatsby-flapper era, the elegance of Art Deco, and the allure of Old Hollywood pin-up aesthetics. These inspirations will be showcased across multiple runway segments: resort wear, streetwear, luxe wear, and haute couture.
Participating designers for this edition include: Bepz Torres, Jasper Adorador, Darlene Acuna, Alistair Balane, Ganda Anore, Sony Boy Mindo (Swimwear Designer), Joy Aguilar Aaliwin, Cliff D, Santa Emmanuelle, Maila Alog, Geoffrey Guinto, Joemel Calma, Jehrick Dela Roca, Niño Ramirez, Mikaelah Mikhai, and student designers from the Fashion Institute of the Philippines – Sta. Rosa Laguna, headed by Marjorie Lee-Gumabay and Bernard Escalona.
Industry Support and Exciting Partnerships
Catwalk Philippines 2025 enjoys solid support from various industry partners. These include Coro Hotel (Venue Partner), MUD Studio (Makeup Partner), Just Nifty (Videographer Partner), Neitiviti Studios (Livestream Partner), Prima.One Modelo (Shoe Partner), Sony Boy Mindo Creation (Swimwear Partner), Heseneya Aesthetic (Skincare Partner), and KFC, Ate Rica’s Bacsilog, Founders Donut, and Mogu-Mogu as Food & Beverage Sponsors.
Other key supporters include Prowess Supremacy Production Inc, Gold’s Gym, Studio 56, and Landco Pacific, which serve as Go-See Venue Partners.
The Road to the Grand Catwalk
The Grand Catwalk is scheduled for June 14, Saturday, at the newly opened Intramuros Convention Center. From a pool of 15 male and 19 female candidates, the top 7 male and 7 female finalists will be selected to compete in the final runway showdown.
Ultimately, only one male and one female grand winner will be crowned as Catwalk Philippines 2025 victors. Each will receive a Php50,000 cash prize along with modeling contracts under DCP and Ignis Novus Artist Management, the artist management arm of FirstSun Production.
Meet the Aspiring Models of 2025
Female Candidates:
Trisha Mae C. Calabita, Shine Chavez, Hazel De Leon, Francesca Zoey S. Francisco, Psalm Savannah N. Francisco, Kenlyn Eunice P. Geroy, Christal Mary M. Gulay, Aia Kielle C. Lopez, Angeline Cabrerra Manait, Angela Maghanoy, Daniella Mazen M. Moustafa, Anne Lorraine A. Norella, Jenelle Paula Odiame, Carmela Roxas, Nenen R. Segundo, Sherlyn N. Tarroquin, Carla Stephanie Bendaen Tilap, Nicole Antoinette B. Tilap, and Keska Tolentino.
Male Candidates:
Samie Nathaniel B. Al-Ajarmeh, Niño Jay D. Brucal, Kirby Chen, Jairus Chauncey C. Culalic, Mohammad Rayhan D. Datu, Nico Angelo Dimaano, Marcus Fernandez, Earl Christian Lantin, Timothy Lusabio, Carl Edwin R. Macario, Neshiero Macawili, Ansary Mustapha, Mc Chester M. Petate, and Jonard Zandro B. Salonga.
A Launchpad for the Next Generation of Supermodels
Catwalk Philippines continues to be a formidable platform for discovering the next generation of world-class Filipino models. With strong industry backing, a visionary team, and unmatched production value, Catwalk Philippines 2025 aims to produce models who are ready to conquer runways, magazine covers, editorial spreads, and brand campaigns both locally and globally.
