Filam model rises in fashion world

April 2, 2008  --  Got something to say?
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NEW YORK Charo Ronquillo, a 19-year-old Filipino American model, continues to shine in the pages of top American magazines and other top fashion and beauty magazines around the world. Based in New York, this brown beauty of Cabuyao, Laguna who stands at 58.5″ and wears dress size 4 hopes to penetrate the European fashion scene. Touted to be the next Anna Bayle, the Filipina who became a supermodel in the 80s, Ronquillo has become the first Asian model to make it to the top three in the Ford Models Supermodel of the World competition. Last year, Ronquillo did a shoot with top photographer Bruce Weber for Ralph Laurens American Living. Wherever she goes, Ronquillos exotic beauty is turning heads. Shes also done runway shows for Nanette Lepore, Lacoste, Zaldy for L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani, Tory Burch, Norma Kamali, Sisley, United Colors of Benetton, Armani Exchange and Kenneth Cole, among others.

Ronquillo has shot for top retailers, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Ann Taylor, BCBG by Max Azria, Catherine Malandrino, J Crew. She has recently done go-sees for Prada, YSL, Marc Jacobs, Richard Chai, Jil Sander, Philip Lim, Valentino, Badgely Mishka, Issey Miyake and Vera Wang.


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