Earl Christian Lantin and Sherlyn Tarroquin emerged as the male and female victors in Catwalk Philippines 2025 modeling competition.
Earl Christian Lantin and Sherlyn Tarroquin, male and female winners of Catwalk Philippines 2025 modeling competition. PHOTO FROM CATWALK PH
The duo nailed and slayed the swimwear and resort wear, luxe wear by Michaela, haute couture and posing categories of the modelling competition.
“This journey has transformed me. It opened my eyes to the diversity and depth of the industry,” Lantin said. “As someone who started as an aspiring model, I learned that modeling is not just about looks or skills it’s about character, humility, and how you treat the people around you.”
“This victory isn’t just mine it belongs to everyone who believes in me. To the organization that guided and supported me, to my friends and fellow finalists who became part of my journey — thank you,” the 21-year-old Lantin added.
A proud Catandunganon, 20-year-old Tarroquin said, “This journey has been a humbling yet empowering experience. It still feels surreal, I walked into this with hope, and low expectations — and to walk out as the Grand Winner is beyond what I imagined.”
Catwalk Philippines is a modeling search produced and organized by First Sun Production, with Michaela as the main presenter, in partnership with the Designers Circle Philippines.
“Reflecting on five months of preparation, the journey was about building a fair, transparent platform where aspiring models are empowered to rise with integrity,” event director and producer Rodel Mercado said.
“With the support of Designers Circle Philippines, the commitment to bring back the true essence of modeling competitions — where skill, discipline, and attitude matter just as much as beauty,” Mercado added.
Making it to the top 8 female contenders were Trisha Mae Calabita, Psalm Francisco, Aia Kielle Lopez, Angeline Manait, Daniella Moustafa, Carmela Roxas, and Nicole Tilap.
Their male counterparts were Samie Al-Ajarmeh, Kirby Chen, Jairus Culalic, Mohammad Rayhan Datu, Nico Dimaano, Timothy Lusabio, and Neshiero Macawili.
Special awardees included Jenelle Odiame and Timothy Lusabio, who were named Most Photogenic (Female and Male, respectively). Best in Swimwear went to Carmela Roxas (Female) and Jairus Culalic (Male), while Nicole Tilap and Timothy Lusabio won Best in Couture (Female and Male). Aia Lopez and Jairus Culalic were named Face of Heseneya for the female and male categories.
Event presenter Michaela showcased its latest collection during the Luxe Wear segment and also named Aia Lopez and Timothy Lusabio as its newest brand ambassadors.
Special guest performers included Rian Kyle Aragon, John Kenneth Fukuhara, and Sparkle Artist Center’s newest P-pop boy band, Cloud 7.
The event was hosted by Miss Manila Tourism 2023 Angela Okol, alongside Ignis Novus artists Caleb Alvarez and Charles Dion.
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