The Unglamorous Model

The Sexiest Models Party

The Unglamorous Model — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:40:58 +0000

For as long as I can remember, my body has been the receiving end of jokes and criticisms, from skinny to bones to anorexic to stick to Olive Oyl. I had just disregarded and tossed it aside. Jokes like that really have no meaning since first of all, it’s still the truth, and I have come to love the body that I was given. Plus, it is because of this body that I am able to model and still be skinny as hell after all these years. I see my High School classmates all getting fatter one by one, and lil ol me, still the same. One of my model friends likes to joke that the body I have now was her body when she was in 5th grade. Haha! That was why I can still look so young and can still pass off as a teen.

So just imagine my shock and surprise when I was named as one of Cosmopolitan Magazine’s 8 Sexiest Models for 2011. Woot woot! I was extremely honored. The last time the magazine had it’s 8 Sexiest Models was way back in 2005. The previous sexiest models were Joey Mead, Rissa Mananquil, Georgina Wilson, Amanda Griffin, Phoemela Baranda and lots of other models. What’s really funny is that this batch is composed of the skinniest models in the industry today: Ana Sideco (me, of course), Jasmine Maierhofer, Samantha Lewis and Pauline Prieto. The four of us are skinny, skinny, skinny. So imagine our surprise and laughter when we saw each other on the set. We couldn’t quite get over it. We all think that skinny is the new sexy. Haha! The other four in the list were: Vanessa Matsunaga, Bea Soriano, Wendy Tabusalla (yep, the PBB housemate) and Jessica Yang.

L-R: Jasmine, Jessica, Vanessa and Pauline

L-R: Wendy, Ana, Bea and Samantha

The 8 Sexiest Models Party was held last November 8, 2011 at Palladium, New World Hotel, Makati. Only five out of the eight were able to attend. Jasmine had sore eyes, Wendy was already in PBB that time, while Pauline was a no-show. I never did found out what happened to her. Nevertheless, it was a fun night. We were introduced one by one. I was so embarrassed to be walking on stage in front of so many people. But I was super happy and proud of myself that I achieved this honor. Who knew that the lady teased as Olive Oyl will one day be considered as sexy.

Check out the AVP of the 8 Sexiest Models, click here.

Check out the Cosmopolitan 8 Sexiest Party, click here.

Check out my interview with Jasmine Maierhofer at the shoot, click here.

Avon Haiku Fragrance Campaign

The Unglamorous Model — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 07:19:32 +0000

New year; new entry. I have been postponing and postponing for ages to write a new entry. This time I definitely had the time to update my site. I have to start the year right by not procrastinating. New year’s resolution: STOP PROCRASTINATING!

So anyway, I shall finally post the pictures I got off the net for the AVON campaign I did in New York. I had shot this more than a year ago during the autumn season nearing winter, but it only came out during spring of 2011. So imagine the cold and I was only wearing almost see-through summery clothes. Good thing I shot in Los Angeles, at least there wasn’t any snow. To read the entry I wrote about the experience I had while shooting, click here.

Below were some of the shots I was lucky enough to found online. And believe me, it was not easy finding these. I have to give myself a pat on the back. I personally think that I did a job well done. Happy new year to all! Cheers! xoxo!

Long Overdue Updates

The Unglamorous Model — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:43:45 +0000

Wow! I just realized I haven’t written in a looooong time! Four months to be exact. I was uber busy the past months that I have forgotten to update my blog. For my avid followers (if i have any at all haha!), please pardon my lack of updates. The past months have been really good for my career. I actually have four cover shoots for this year, two had been released and two are to follow. One will be in December and the other one is indefinite. This year has been good since I am also featured as one of the 8 sexiest models for 2011 for Cosmopolitan magazine. Haha! I still can’t quite believed I’m part of that. I will try to write separate entries for all the work I have been doing (cover shoots, shows, fashion week, ads and even my spring 2011 campaign for Avon New York. I still haven’t gotten the time to write about that. Hehe!).

I have been very busy coz of all the work I’ve been doing, modeling and all my sidelines to boot, so thank you Lord for still showering me with all these blessings after all these years. I’ll try to write and update more soon. Nonetheless, thank you to all my supporters and fans who have been messaging me in twitter and facebook. Thank you that I still remain your number one.

Xoxo,

Ana Sideco

Barbiefy Your Peepers

The Unglamorous Model — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:33:12 +0000

Ever wish to be like your favorite anime or look like a doll? You can with duHub shop’s barbie lens. Grab one of our Barbie lens to make your eyes pop! It’s available in 3 colors: black, gray and brown. Just look at how enchanting our model is wearing our gray barbie lens. Our contact lens is available in duhub shop. Just shop it up!

Plains and Prints DNM Campaign

The Unglamorous Model — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:26:41 +0000

The retail brand Plains and Prints collaborated with the Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP) for their newest denim campaign. I am very honored to be part of this collaboration and for representing PMAP. I have been with PMAP since 2006. That’s how long I’ve been modeling already. Gasp! The horror! Haha! I was very excited to see my face along EDSA guadalupe. The billboard is massive. It is way way way bigger than my Ayala billboards. Below is our billboard:

I am the girl wearing the wide leg pants. I also saw pictures of us as store displays and on the paper bags and hang tags as well. This is the first time that I’m actually on a paper bag. Kinda cool!

Below is the new denim collection of Plains and Prints. You don’t have to spend a fortune just for a pair of jeans coz I just checked how much mine costs, it is just P1295, a very reasonable price. So grab yourself a pair now before it runs out.

duHub shop is Featured in Metro Society July 2011

The Unglamorous Model — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 07:21:45 +0000

We are featured in Metro Society July 2011 issue. Special thanks to Rex Atienza for writing this special feature. Below is the article he wrote about duHub shop:

“Online Shopping 101: duHub Online Mall

A new hip and hot online shopping portal, duHub (www.duHubshop.com) by Ana Sideco and Tristan Koh, can be your source for the perfect dress or to-die-for shoes. This online store gives you the thrill of shopping in the comfort of your own home. Ordering online makes purchasing convenient and easy. Now we can truly say that shopping is simply a “click” away.

What makes this online store different is that it offers the latest trends from the hippest brands in the country. The duHub shop further completes the shopping experience by giving clients fashion tips and styling advice from its resident stylists. The online mall carries brands such as Soulier, Capital Vice, Trunkshow, Misbehave, Cevina and Eiko, among others. Visit www.duHubshop.com to start your one-of-a-kind shopping experience.”

All Dolled Up Collection Video Teaser

The Unglamorous Model — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:24:31 +0000

Check out our newest video for duHub shop featuring top model Lou Muñoz. Be inspired with our newest collection. Just shop it up!

duHub shop is Featured in Metro July 2011

The Unglamorous Model — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:10:39 +0000

duHub shop is featured in Metro Magazine July 2011 issue. Check it out in newsstands now. Special thanks to Ria Gamboa, Metro Magazine’s staff writer. This is duHub shop’s first official press feature. Thank you Metro Magazine.

See the article below:

Get All Dolled Up with duHub shop’s Newest Collection

The Unglamorous Model — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:10:04 +0000

duHub shop’s newest collection is out now. Unleash your inner Barbie with duHub shop’s feminine and ultra cute outfits. This month’s collection is all about chiffon, lace, baby doll dresses and rompers. Check out our new collection now.

Capital Vice Baby Doll Dress (P899)

Capital Vice Lace Dress (P899)

Capital Vice Lace Top (P499), Soulier Pleated Chiffon Skirt (P780)

Capital Vice Floral Dress (P690)

Capital Vice Deconstructed Dress (P550)

Capital Vice Satin Romper (P890)

Don’t forget to check out duHub shop for more of this collection. We have different colors so make sure to check out each item.

Just shop it up!

How My Friends Got Sick of Me

The Unglamorous Model — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 06:00:51 +0000

I shot an Ayala Mall Billboard sometime in February and it was used from March to May of this year. I fear that my face has been overused too much by this ad. Goodbye to SM and Robinsons possibly booking me since I have done so much Ayala ads. First it was greenbelt print ad, then the TVC and now their billboard. Not that I’m complaining. Thank you to the Ayala client for booking me. I have seen my face everywhere that people started to get sick of me, especially during the Ayala Mall series of fashion shows. Most of my model friends where like “I am so sick of your face.” They see me on the billboard, AVPs, print ads, tarpaulins, and yes, even on their model backstage IDs and food stubs. That was why I’m like “Did I even get enough compensation for my face to be used this much?” That time, I was just so happy I was booked and I didn’t really bother about the media coverage and all collateral. I remember one time when Melissa Frye, a co-model, told me that as she entered the parking lot and saw my face AGAIN, for the nth time, plastered on the monitor she jokingly greeted me, “Good morning, Ana!” to the amusement of the other models in her car.

Below are my billboards for Ayala Mall Style Origin Campaign:

While I was in one of the fashion shows in Alabang Town Center, a girl named Twinkle looked for me and told me she was a fan. She even personalized and laminated my backstage IDs with my name on it instead of the word “model”. She also told me that I was her favorite model and ask me for an autograph. She was so sweet. So I gamely signed ALL of her IDs with my picture on it. I just grabbed the shot from Facebook. And she even dedicated an album on her Facebook entitled, “My Ana Sideco Collection”. How touching!

I love Ayala. I wish the client won’t get so sick of my face so I can still do more jobs with them.