Us Girls August Awards 2011

Now on its third year, join Iya Villania, Chesca Garcia-Kramer and Angel Aquino as “Us Girls” hails the country’s most gorgeous and stylish icons tonight, August 18 at Amber, the Fort in Taguig City.



Anne Curtis will accept the prestigious Icon of the Year award, which was brought home last year by Angel Locsin.



Vying for the Face of the Year award are television princesses Maja Salvador, Julia Montes, Jennylyn Mercado, and Marian Rivera, while stylist Liz Uy, models Isabelle Daza and Georgina Wilson, and TV stars Kim Chiu and Bianca Gonzales will compete for the Most Fashionable Female title.



Broadcaster Gretchen Fullido, host Bianca Manalo and model-actresses Cristine Reyes, Regine Angeles and Solenn Heusaff are up for the Sexiest Female title.



Meanwhile, actors Sam Milby, John Lloyd Cruz, Gerald Anderson, Dingdong Dantes and entrepreneur Hayden Kho will compete for the Most Fashionable Male award, while the Sexiest Male nominees are Daniel Matsunaga, Derek Ramsay, Xian Lim, Phil Younghusband, and Matteo Guidicelli.



Not to be outshined are the people who glam up our favorite celebrities, including Steven Doloso, RB Chanco, Ricci Chan and Albert Kuriniawan – contenders for the Make Up Artist of the Year. Fashion royalties Bang Pineda, Patty Yap, Kim and Boop Yap and Geolette Esguerra are the nominees for the Stylist of the Year.



The “Us Girls”’ staff and Studio 23 management’s choice will determine the winners, as well as the viewers’ votes.



The glamorous event will be televised in a two-part airing on August 25 and September 1 at 9:30 PM on Studio 23.



Here are the nominees for “Us Girls August Awards 2011”:



Make Up Artist of the Year



Steven Doloso

RB Chanco

Ricci Chan

Albert Kuriniawan



Stylist of the Year



Bang Pineda

Patty Yap

Kim and Boop Yap

Geolette Esguerra



Most Fashionable Female



Liz Uy

Georgina Wilson

Bianca Gonzales

Kim Chiu

Isabelle daza



Most Fashionable Male



Sam Milby

John Lloyd Cruz

Hayden Kho

Gerald Anderson

Dingdong Dantes



Sexiest Male



Daniel Matsunaga

Derek Ramsay

Xian Lim

Phil Younghusband

Matteo Guidicelli



Sexiest Female



Gretchen Fullido

Cristine Reyes

Bianca Manalo

Regine Angeles

Solenn Heusaff



Face of the Year



Maja Salvador

Julia Montes

Jennylyn Mercado

Marian Rivera



Icon of the Year



Anne Curtis

Way Back Home Stars on Us Girls

Get intimate with the lead stars of “Way Back Home” Julia Montes, Kathryn Bernardo, Sam Concepcion and Enrique Gil as they share their secrets on fashion, diet, beauty and fitness in “Us Girls” this Thursday (August 18).



Iya Villania, Chesca Garcia-Kramer, and Angel Aquino will hunt for hangout spots and inexpensive dining places with good food and great value, while radio’s popular DJs like Jasmin of Tambayan 101.9 and Papa Jack will offer their warm advice for our Kabarkadas’ romance and relationship problems.



All these and more in “Us Girls” this Thursday (August 17), 9:30pm on Studio 23. If you miss it, you can watch it online on Studio 23′s Catch Up TV via www.studio23.tv.

Jon Avila's Superhero Figure on Us Girls

Tall, mysterious, and handsome, model and actor Jon Avila definitely has the look of a superhero. But what’s more impressive about “Kapitan Boom” himself is how he achieved his sexy body after being on the heavy side before.

Learn Jon’s fitness routine and more as “Us Girls” hangs-out with him in the gym this Thursday (August 4) on Studio 23.

In this super episode, TV’s Fab Three Iya Villania, Chesca Garcia-Kramer, and Angel Aquino will also feature a collection of superhero statues and figures worth USD10 million. They will also introduce us to Ashley Gosiengfiao, who reigns in the world of cosplay with sister Alodia.

Finally, meet reigning Miss Earth Nicole Faria, and learn about the super things we can do to help save and protect Mother Nature.

All these and more this Thursday (August 4), 9:30pm on “Us Girls” on Studio 23.

Hardcourt Hotties on Us Girls

School spirit has never been livelier with the return of the country’s two top collegiate leagues—the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

This Thursday (July 21), UAAP and NCAA fans are in for treat as “Us Girls” features this year’s highly-touted players led by the Ateneo Blue Eagles’ star rookie Kiefer Ravena.

Find out what makes Kiefer and Anthony and David Semerad of the San Beda Red Lions click on and off court from TV’s Fab Three Iya Villania, Chesca Garcia-Kramer, and Angel Aquino.

Aside from that, last year’s female swimming champs will also give out tips on swimming that will enhance our pool experience. Notable UAAP and NCAA coaches will also give us clues on their secret weapons that they will use this season.

Ride the thrill and excitement of the new seasons of UAAP and NCAA this Thursday (July 21) on “Us Girls” on Studio 23.

Vhong Navarro on Us Girls

Vhong Navarro isn’t as hunky as the Piolo Pascuals and Sam Milbys of the world but he definitely isn’t called “Mr. Suave” for nothing.

Find out why the wacky actor and TV host is tops for girls when it comes to “pogi points” this Thursday (July 14) in “Us Girls.”

Boys and girls alike should watch this episode as TV’s Fab Three Iya Villania, Chesca Garcia-Kramer, and Angel Aquino try to decode the guys, including “Showtime” host and “Kanto Boy” Vhong.

What do men want to say and what do girls want it men are just two questions that will be answered this week. Let Vhong tell us what guys really mean when they send you gifts and flowers, text you all day, or wait for you in your office or school.

Iya, Chesca, and Angel, meanwhile, will share to the boys what girls look for in men, both inside and out. Learn the different charms and looks that will suit you and get you “pogi points” from the girls.

More secrets will be revealed so stay tuned to the country’s fashion and lifestyle magazine show authority, “Us Girls,” on a special time this Thursday (July 14) at 7pm on Studio23.

Twitter Queen Anne Curtis on Us Girls

With over 1.3 million followers, actress and TV host Anne Curtis is definitely the undisputed queen of Twitter here in the Philippines.

People just can’t get enough of the fashionable “Showtime” host, who actively uses the popular micro-blogging site to interact with both friends and fans.

Get to know more about the most followed Filipina on Twitter this Thursday (July 7) in “Us Girls.”

In this week’s episode, find out the hottest on fashion, food, and fitness as TV’s Fab Three Iya Villania, Chesca Garcia-Kramer, and Angel Aquino follow the tweets of your favorite celebrities.

Followers of style divas “SNN” host Bianca Gonzalez and “The Wrap” anchor Gretchen Fullido are in for a treat as they divulge the secrets behind the outfits they talk about on Twitter.

Iya, Chesca, and Angel will also take you to the hangouts and restaurants that celebrities love to tweet about. They will also show us the healthy living tips and workout regimes of Twitter’s fitness buffs.

This is one episode that should be a trending topic on Twitter. Don’t miss all these and more on “Us Girls,” this Thursday, 9:30pm on Studio23.

Us Girls Goes to Malaysia Part 2

Manny Pacquiao, Charice Pempengco, and Arnel Pineda aren’t the only Filipinos bringing glory to the country. In the field of broadcast journalism, there is also Veronica Pedrosa, the famed news presenter of the international news network Al Jazeera.

Join Iya Villania, Chesca Garcia-Kramer and Angel Aquino as they get to know her secrets to success and more this Thursday (June 30) in the second part of Us Girls’ Malaysian adventure special on Studio 23.

Pedrosa’s long list of accomplishments includes winning Best News Anchor at the Asian TV Awards in 2004 and stints as news anchor at CNN International and BBC World. She also worked as a reporter and producer in ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs early in her career.

Meanwhile, find out everything else you need to know before your Malaysia trip as Philippine television’s Fab Three will also go shopping, riding, and clubbing in Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.

Let Iya, Chesca, and Angel show you where to get the best finds and pasalubongs from bargain shopping areas to high-end boutiques and shops. Angel and Iya will also give you first-hand accounts as they try out the popular rides in Genting Island and Sunway Lagoon Theme Park.

Afterwards, learn how to party Malaysian style as Iya and Chesca try out the “in” places to hang-out when the night strikes. A celebrity chef will also teach the trio authentic Malay dishes that will surely whet your appetite.

Experience Malaysia to the fullest in the country’s leading fashion and lifestyle magazine show authority, “Us Girls” this Thursday (June 30), 9:30pm on Studio 23.

Us Girls Tours Malaysia

Invited by the tourism board of Malaysia, Iya Villania, Chesca Garcia-Kramer, and Angel Aquino are off to get to know the sights, sounds, and fashion in one of the Philippines’ neighboring countries.

Catch Iya, Chesca, and Angel take a tour around Malaysia’s treasured tourist spots using different modes of transportation from the train, to bus, or taxi cab.

Get to see the famed Batu Caves, which is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, as well as Putrajaya, the federal administrative center of Malaysia where you can find the offices of this nation’s highest officials.

Of course, a trip to Malaysia isn’t complete without a glimpse at its world-renowned skyline, starring the tallest twin buildings on Earth, the Petronas Towers. After a full day of wonders, Iya, Chesca, and Angel will also discover the unique ways to relax in Malaysia.

There will be no time to rest as the three will also attend a fashion convention, where they will meet 12 of Malaysia’s brightest designers. Hear their thoughts on the different style and fashion of Malaysians and Filipinos.

All these and more in the first part of Us Girls’ special on Malaysia this Thursday (June 23), 9:30pm on Studio 23.