LOOK-ALIKES ON THE COVERS

        Browsing through hundreds, no thousands, of magazine covers, I found similarities of how the covers were presented, the angles, the features, and of course the persons on the cover. Yes, the persons on the covers that seemingly the mirror image of another – look-alikes.

        Since my high school days, I ostensibly developed some kind of mental retentivity. Recalling things that I have seen is a part of this. Using this ability, I tried collecting the images of magazine covers with similar features. Believe me, there are many.

          Here’s a MOD “close encounter,” Miriam Quiambao on the left and Raquel Mababangloob on the right. Sans the eye shadow, the analogy is uncanny.

Miriam Quiambao on the cover of MOD (June 4, 1999)
and Raquel Mababangloob on the cover of MOD Filipina (August 18, 1989)

 

          The magazine Prime Editions (later Prime Weekly Edition) had a lot of cover girls that can be considered doppelgangers. Take a look at the succeeding covers and wonder.

Janice de Belen on the cover of Miscellaneous (December 1, 1987)
and Susan Calderon on the cover of Prime Editions (March 11, 1987) 



Laurice Guillen on the cover of Who? (September 30, 1978)
and Celine Aguado on the cover of Prime Editions (April 8, 1987)

 

Hilda Koronel on the cover of Expressweek (February 2, 1978)
and Shirley Velasquez on the cover of Prime Editions (April 23-29, 1987)

 

Ynez Veneracion on the cover of Sexy Movie Stars Komiks Magazine (November 11, 1997)
and Aurora Sta. Ana on the cover of Prime Weekly Edition (December 17,1987)
 

 

Lorna Tolentino (with Rudy Fernandez) on the cover of Parade (September 1, 1982)
and Janice Gonzalez on the cover of Prime Weekly Editions (December 31, 1987)

 

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LOOK-ALIKES ON THE COVERS

        Browsing through hundreds, no thousands, of magazine covers, I found similarities of how the covers were presented, the angles, the features, and of course the persons on the cover. Yes, the persons on the covers that seemingly the mirror image of another – look-alikes.

        Since my high school days, I ostensibly developed some kind of mental retentivity. Recalling things that I have seen is a part of this. Using this ability, I tried collecting the images of magazine covers with similar features. Believe me, there are many.

          In the next three comparisons, one needs added imagination. For there are similarities that cannot be seen in a single glance. For instance, I often play in my imagination the faces of Cindy Kurleto and Liv Tyler, and in many instances, they seem to look alike. Trish Loyola has her own unique beauty, but an angle or two and she would have an aura like that of Tetchie Agbayani. The same with Tracy Torres, and the late Claudia Zobel, eyes, nose, smiles, and sexy bodies.

Cindy Kurleto on the cover of FHM Philippines (April 2004)
and Liv Tyler on the cover of Interview (April 1999)
 



Tetchie Agbayani on the cover of People Magazine (July 25, 1982)
and Trish Loyola on the cover of 18 (December 2003)

Claudia Zobel on the cover of Sports World (November 12-18, 1983)
and Tracy Torres on the cover of 18 (September 2003)

          What do Solenn Heussaff and Maggie Quigley have in common? The quick answers would be that they’re both actresses, have tattoos, and real hardcore femme fatale. Now look at the following cover pages and wonder.

Solenn Heussaff on the cover of Bannawag (April 11, 2016)
and Maggie Quigley on the cover of Aventura (December 2012)



Solenn Heussaff on the cover of UNO (October 2010)
and Maggie Quigley on the cover of Style (October 2003)



          This one is another ringer. I initially thought it was Lea Salonga on both covers because of her name in the Palmolive Soap print ad at the right bottom corner. I bet nine out of 10 people will make the same mistake.

Lea Salonga on the cover of Mr. & Ms. (December 19, 2000)
and Tricia Miller on the cover of MOD Filipina (February 16, 1990)

          Hollywood and Europe may have a Sophia Loren, but the Philippines has its own version of such exotic beauty in the person of Sofia Moran.

Sofia Moran on the cover of Pogi Magazine for Men (July 10, 1969)
and Sophia Loren on the cover of Life (August 22, 1955)

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LOOK-ALIKES ON THE COVERS

        Browsing through hundreds, no thousands, of magazine covers, I found similarities of how the covers were presented, the angles, the features, and of course the persons on the cover. Yes, the persons on the covers that seemingly the mirror image of another – look-alikes.

        Since my high school days, I ostensibly developed some kind of mental retentivity. Recalling things that I have seen is a part of this. Using this ability, I tried collecting the images of magazine covers with similar features. Believe me, there are many.

 

          Let us start with the “not so obvious.” When you look at the two successive MOD covers (October and November 2012), you would think Bea Alonzo and Marian Rivera are sisters. Look at the facial features, especially the eyes and lips. And I considered these “not so obvious.”

Bea Alonzo and Marian Rivera
on the covers of MOD (October and November 2012)

          Here are two more MOD cover pages exactly eight months apart, where you might think of experiencing déjà vu with Angel Aquino (MOD Filipina, June 19, 1992) and Josephine Velasquez (MOD, February 19, 1993). As you look on their lips, it’s like two succeeding frames in a screen shot.

Angel Aquino on the cover of MOD Filipina (June 19, 1992)
and Josephine Velasquez on the cover of MOD (February 19, 1993)

          Maybe it’s just my imagination playing wild. Maybe it’s just a freak combination of photographic effects. Whether one admit it or not, for this particular comparison, Eula Valdez is a look-alike of Natassa Kinski. Pouting lips and all.

Eula Valdez on the cover of FHM Philippines (May 2006)
and Natassa Kinski on the cover of Time (May 2, 1983)



 

          This one is not new. Many may have already noticed that Rufa Mae Quinto looks very much like Jessa Zaragoza, but it’s still fun to behold in this two covers of Sexy Movie Stars Komiks Magazine.

Rufa May Quinto and Jessa Zaragoza
on the covers of Sexy Movie Stars Komiks Magazine (September 30 and October 28, 1997)



          Ah now this is just about nearly perfect. Maricar Reyes on the cover of Maven and Arci Muñoz on the cover of Bannawag. Don’t blink and tell me if they don’t look very much like the same lady.

Maricar Reyes on the cover of Maven (September-October 2011)
and Arci Muñoz on the cover of Bannawag (March 14, 2016)



          Wide-brimmed dimpled smiles bring out the best in cover girls. You can see apparent similarities with the way ladies give their smiles. Just look at Agot Isidro and Audrey Tan.

Agot Isidro on the cover of Women’s Health (July 2010)
and Audrey Tan on the cover of MOD Bridal Special (June 2001)



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THE CHALLENGE IS ON!

 

FROM JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 2012, I HAVE COMPLETED POSTING AT LEAST ONE MAGAZINE COVER FOR EVERY DAY OF THAT PARTICULAR LEAP YEAR, TOGETHER WITH

HISTORIC EVENTS, CELEBRITY BIRTHDATES AND TRIVIAS.

MY EDITOR-MENTOR, MR. GRYK ORTALEZA SAID

IT’S A MONUMENTAL TASK.

IT WAS! BUT I DID IT!

 

FROM MARCH 2017 TO MARCH 2018, I HAVE POSTED AT LEAST ONE OF MY PUBLISHED ARTICLES PER DAY TOGETHER WITH THE COVER OF THE MAGAZINE, KOMIKS OR NEWSPAPER

THAT CONTAINED THE PARTICULAR ARTICLE.

MANY DOUBTED THAT I HAVE WRITTEN SO MANY

PUBLISHED WORKS.

DOUBTS ERASED!

 

AFTER AROUND 1,600 COVERS POSTED!

AFTER AROUND 380 PUBLISHED ARTICLES POSTED!

NOW, I AM EMBARKING IN ANOTHER PROJECT THAT WILL STILL FEATURE

COVERS OF DIFFERENT PUBLICATIONS.

WHAT WOULD IT BE?

THE CHALLENGE IS ON!

Troubles in Freedomland

Celebrity World Vol. 4 Nos. 187 & 188, March 6 and 13, 1995

On the left cover: Cynthia Khan

On the right cover: Geneva Cruz

This two-part article, “Troubles in Freedomland,” was written 23 years ago, and up to now it is still the items in the news. It was written when the Philippines still occupied eight of the 53 islands within its territorial jurisdiction, inside its 200-mile exclusive economic zone. It was in 1976, when Pres. Ferdinand Marcos sent forces to occupy 11 islands and marked seven more reefs to assert territorial jurisdiction. Pres. Marcos also ordered the building of an airstrip on Pag-asa, the largest of the islands, and garrisons and living facilities that is still existing and operational today.

Also include is “A Glimpse of Kalayaan History.”

“Attend to Me in silence, you islands; and let national groups themselves regain power. Let them approach. At that time let them speak. Let us come up close together for the judgment itself.” – Isaiah 41:1, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.

Monkey Business: Taking Cloning Seriously

MOD Vol. 32 No. 1484, March 3, 2000

On the cover: Prima Ballerina Liza Macuja

In MOD’s Headliners section, “Monkey Business: Taking Cloning Seriously,” is a brief look into the controversial scientific advancement and breakthrough that borders within the limits of ethics and morality. In the sidebar, “The Search for Adam and Eve,” is about the scientific discoveries that pointed to the origin of human kind.

“Know that the LORD is GOD. He made us, and we belong to Him; we are His people, the sheep He tends..... Let those who want to do wrong stay away from me; I will have nothing to do with evil.” – Psalms 100:3 and 101:4, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Let's Save Our Planet: When Trees Fall to the Ground

Mr. & Ms. Vol. 22 No. 44, March 2, 1999
On the front cover: Dingdong Dantes and Antoinette Taus
On the back cover: Mauro “Malang” Santos and his grandchildren
for the Bear Brand Full Cream Milk print ad

This Let’s Save Our Planet article written 19 years ago, “When Trees Fall to Ground,” is about the environmental horror that is logging.

“Let the fields and everything in it rejoice. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, because He is coming. He is coming to judge the world; He will judge the world with fairness and the people with truth.” – Psalms 96:12-13, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

 

Spotless: More Than Just a Review of the Film "102 Dalmatians"

TV Star Guide Vol. 2 No. 14, February 2001

On the cover: Oddball, the spotless Dalmatian (for the film 102 Dalmatians)

I’m fond of dogs, I like the movie, 102 Dalmatians, and I love writing this article, more than just a movie review. It’s “Spotless!”

“Some friendships do not last, but some friends are more loyal than brothers.” – Proverbs 18:24, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Did You Hear What You Heard?

Men’s Edge Vol. 1 No. 2, February 1995
On the cover: Rachel Lobangco

When you watch a television series or go to the movies, do you just watch or do you intently listen to the dialogues? This article, “Did You Hear What You Heard?” is about the conversation you’ve probably missed out because you’re so concentrated on the video.

“It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise that for a man to hear the song of fools.” – The Book of Ecclesiastes 7:5, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Computer Games: Is There Any Danger?

MOD Vol. 25 No. 1121, February 26, 1993

On the cover: Jheng Martinez

This article, “Computer Games: Is there Any Danger?” was written 25 years ago. Much have changed since then, but the question persists, especially so when today’s computer games are more realistic than ever and contains far more excessive sex and violence.

“In the struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. You have forgotten the exhortation which addresses you as sons: My son, do not think lightly of the LORD’s discipline, or be discouraged when He corrects you; for whom the LORD loves He disciplines; He chastises every son whom He acknowledges.” – A Letter to Hebrews 12:4-6, The Revised English Bible.

Tsunami: When the Sea Becomes a Monster

MOD Vol. 37 Nos. 1740 and 1741, February 25 and March 4, 2005

On the left cover: Raquel Denise “Kelly” Misa

On the right cover: Romina “Mina” Zamora

As a consequence of the megathrust Magnitude 9.0 earthquake that hit the west coast of Northern Sumatra some 225 kilometers south-southeast of Banda Aceh, in Indonesia, last December 26, 2004, a giant tsunami was generated that reached as far away as the eastern coast of Africa. The Philippines, though in a lesser scale, was not apart from such disaster. What can we really do? Read on.

“LORD, the seas raise, the seas raise their voice. The seas raise up their pounding waves. The sound of the water is loud; the ocean waves are powerful, but the LORD above is much greater.” – Psalms 93:3-4, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Older Men Younger Women: Hollywood Relationships that Last

TV Star Guide Vol. 7 No. 74, February 2006

On the cover: The cast of the TV series CSI

led by Marg Helgenberger and William Petersen,

and magician Chris Korn (inset).

When I submitted this article, “Older Men Younger Women: Hollywood Relationships That Last,” my editor asked why the Tom Cruise-Katie Holmes union was not included. I told her, I don’t think it would last because Cruise was, allegedly, quite a philanderer. But she insisted, saying they were the “hot” news at the time. My only regret was that the part about Carlo Ponti-Sofia Loren was removed to give way to “The TomKat Affair.” As of this posting, Clint Eastwood and Dina Ruiz were already divorced. Their marriage, nonetheless, lasted 16 years. And the Tom Cruise-Katie Holmes marriage lasted just a few years.

Also in this TV Star Guide February 2006 issue are a few “Love Quotes from the (Hollywood) Stars.”

“..... What GOD has joined together, let not man separate.” – The Gospel According to Matthew 19:6, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Evolution of Philippine (Television) Drama

Atlas TV Guide Vol. 10 No. 122, February 2010

On the cover: Jerri Manthey, Rupert Boneham and Rob Mariano

An assigned article, “The Evolution of Philippine Drama,” is a research-based write-up about the “60 years of Drama” on television watched by Filipino households.

“A good person will never fail; he will always be remembered.” – Psalms 112:6, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Television's Top 20 Hottest Female Celebs (2009)

Atlas TV Guide Vol. 9 No. 110, February 2009

On the cover: Blake Lively, Taylor Momsen and Leighton Meester

Philippine “Television’s Top 20 Hottest Female Celebs” for 2009 each described in four-line rhymes.

“..... I desire women to adorn themselves in well-arranged dress, with modesty and soundness of mind, not with styles of hair braiding and gold or pearls or very expensive garb, but in the way that befits women professing to reverence GOD, namely through good works.” – The First to Timothy 2:9-10, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.

Shifting Trends in Hollywood (2005)

TV Star Guide Vol. 6 No. 62, February 2005

On the cover: Tony Leung and Andy Lau

The New Millennium brought about changes in Hollywood fashion, and this article, “Shifting Trends in Hollywood: What Girls Used to Think is Cool that No Longer Is,” is a compilation of those changes. That is a decade or so ago.

Also in this TV Star Guide February 2005 issue is another compilation – of the blooper kind – “Movie Mistakes.”

“You must not cut the hair on the sides of your heads or cut the edges of your beard. You must not cut your body to show sadness for someone who died or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD.” – Leviticus 19:27-28, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.