Saturday, March 19, 2011

Filipina bags Ford Supermodel of the World 2011 title

Danica Flores Magpantay

Danica Flores Magpantay, 17, a UP Fine Arts student, is named Ford Supermodel of the World 2011 on Saturday in New York (Sunday in Manila), thus bagging a $250,000 (P11.12 million) modeling contract.

Models from over 50 countries joined the international modeling contest held in New York City Saturday. The prestigious Ford Supermodel of the World was established by Eileen Ford in 1980, and was called “Face of the 80s" back then.

Danica stands at a statuesque 5’9" and weighs waif thin at 109 lbs.

Danica Flores Magpantay

Lala Flores is now a renowned makeup artist. Danica’s father, Pogs Magpantay, is a businessman.

In October last year, Danica bagged the Ford Supermodel of the World-Philippines title, the same title her mom Lala Flores had won 21 years before.

After graduating from a short course at the Master School for Models, Danica went to New York by herself to represent the Philippines in the contest.

Danica Flores Magpantay

Danica Flores Magpantay

Danica Flores Magpantay