Strokes Takes Center Stage at Elite Model Look Philippines 2025
In the world of beauty and fashion, few platforms command the same reverence as Elite Model Look. For decades, it has served as the runway to international careers, transforming unknown faces into global names. This year, the Philippine leg of the competition carries an extra sheen of glamour: Strokes Beauty Lab is the official makeup partner, bringing artistry, elegance, and vision to every stage of the journey.
From the very first casting call in August, Strokes’ presence was impossible to miss. The brand’s booth became more than a stopover, it was a destination for aspiring models, where free gifts served as tokens of encouragement and artistry mingled with ambition. For the 15 young finalists chosen that day, it marked the beginning of a transformation that would soon unfold under the careful hands of Strokes’ most trusted makeup artists.
When the cameras rolled on the finalists’ official photoshoot, the artistry was nothing short of a masterclass. Emman Concepcion, Rye Ko, Owen Sarmiento, and Mariah Santos, Strokes’ team of makeup visionaries, brought the brand’s philosophy to life.
Skin was perfected without being masked, eyes were sculpted with precision, and lips carried quiet power. Each look was distinct, yet all shared a common thread: beauty that enhances rather than overshadows.
But perhaps the most defining moment arrived days later at the Monarq Office. There, the finalists came face-to-face with Momoi Supe, Strokes Founder. Supe’s role was both personal and symbolic. He was not only assessing who might represent the next face of Strokes, he was reaffirming the values on which he built the brand: artistry, authenticity, and ambition. His selections of two standout models marked the beginning of what could be their most transformative chapter yet.
On Finals Night, September 16, the Top 15 ascended the runway with a rare balance of confidence and poise. It was a culmination of months of preparation, artistry, and vision, an evening that crowned not only winners, but also the future of Philippine fashion. The winners of Elite Model Look Philippines 2025 were Gelo Rivero and Lake Trystynne, while the title of Face of Strokes Cosmetics was awarded to Lake Trystynne and Harold Cantos. For Lake and Harold, the recognition as the new Faces of Strokes was more than a title, it was an invitation to carry the brand’s artistry forward, to embody the elegance that define its name. Their journeys will stand as a testament to what happens when beauty and talent converge under one spotlight.
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