ALV Celebs Flaunt Impressive Bodies of Work at Bench Fashion Show

(Clockwise from top left): Ara Arida, David Licauco, Sunshine Cruz, Teejay Marquez, Shaira Diaz, Mark Rivera, Icee Ejercito, Kirk Bondad, Angelina Cruz, and Edgar Allan Guzman.

All their hard work finally paid off.

The grueling workouts, the extreme diets — coupled with grim determination and persistence — ultimately worked to the advantage of the celebrities of ALV Talent Circuit who wowed the humongous crowd that packed the SM Mall of Asia Arena last Friday night, March 21, 2025.

The star-studded roster, comprised of Sunshine Cruz, David Licauco, Teejay Marquez, Edgar Allan Guzman, Shaira Diaz, Ara Arida, Angelina Cruz, Icee Ejercito, Mr. World Philippines 2022 Kirk Bondad, Mark Rivera, Tim Tuppil, as well as former Miss World Philippines queens Tracy Maureen Perez, Dindi Pajares, Michelle Arceo and Gwen Fourniol, comprised the lineup of A-list celebrities, influencers, models and pageant queens and kings who rocked the MOA stage.

The ladies oozed with sensuous flair while the boys showed off their ripped bods and chiseled abs (with some even teasing the crowd with their provocative poses) as they walked the runway clad in Bench’s latest catalog of sportswear, activewear, and underwear.

Beyond the deafening roar of the audience’s thunderous screams and applause, the more fulfilling reward for these artists is being part of an enduring legacy that has become a ‘rite of passage’ for most showbiz celebrities.

For Sunshine, the event served as a fitting ‘passing of the torch,’ as she shared the stage with eldest daughter Angelina. In her Instagram post, she wrote, “It was truly a blessing to be onstage with my daughter. I am so proud of her.”

For former Miss World PH Tracy Maureen Perez, it was a dream come true and a fitting celebration of Filipino talent. In her pre-event Instagram post, she remarked “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.”

ALV Talent Circuit president Arnold Vegafria can’t help but feel proud of his growing roster of talents who have earned their anointment as BENCH’s esteemed list of brand ambassadors, and remains thankful to the brand for their support and commitment.

He says, “Every BENCH fashion show is always a testament to the brand’s creative marketing genius, and last Friday’s event is no exception. Congratulations to Ben Chan and his team for constantly putting Filipino fashion creativity on the global forefront!”