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.

          Sometimes, the right posture, the instance of smile, the aura of the eyes, the twitch of the dimples, the correct angle, blend together and the camera can capture conjunctions between two entirely different images, but are set aside until someone discovers them. Here, if we do not know them, Angel Locsin could be mistaken as Lovi Poe’s sister, vice versa.

Angel Locsin and Lovi Poe
on the covers of Bannawag (February 8, 2016 and January 9, 2012)



          Next is a similarity already known, Angel Locsin and Glaiza de Castro. The latter, if I’m not mistaken, used to play Locsin’s double when she was still with GMA 7. Though, the angle of the camera and facial mood still need to be aligned to produced a believable look-alike.

Angel Locsin on the cover of Cosmopolitan Philippines (December 2012)
and Glaiza de Castro on the cover of Spotted Philippines (September 2015)



          Is it possible to string up a chain of look-alikes? Let’s start with Angel Locsin. Her face is quite uniquely beautiful, but again with the right facial angle and posture, Andi Eigenmann can be a perfect look-alike.

Angle Locsin on the cover of FHM Philippines (May 2010)
and Andi Eigenmann on the cover of Speed (October 2010)



          Next we connect Andi Eigenmann with Michelle Madrigal with a gaze and slightly daring lips. Ohh la la!

Andi Eigenmann on the cover of MOD (August 2011)
and Michelle Madrigal on the cover of Maxim Philippines (December 2006)

          Changing the dare into a melancholic tease would connect Michelle Madrigal with Nikki Gil. Subtle but enough.

Michelle Madrigal on the cover of FHM Philippines (April 2011)
and Nikki Gil on the cover of Manual (August 2008)

          A wide grin smiles and slight show of skin will connect Nikki Gil with Toni Gonzaga. Believe it or not!

Nikki Gil on the cover of Cosmopolitan Philippines (December 2013)
and Toni Gonzaga on the cover of Women’s Health Philippines (July 2012)



          In awe, indeed. Toni Gonzaga connects with Georgina Wilson with such a simple nod of the head.

Toni Gonzaga on the cover of Preview (April 2011)
and Georgina Wilson on the cover of Bannawag (November 12, 2012)



          Ah, we’ve managed to make a “look-alike” connection between ladies who couldn’t have possibly have been look-alikes, and a string at that. The wonders of magazine covers. For the perfect finale, Georgina Wilson connects with Katrina Law with an anxious look.

Georgina Wilson on the cover of Maven (May-June 2011)
and Katrina Law of the cover of Fine (March 2017)



 

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January 21

 


January 21

TV Times, January 21-27, 1979
On the Cover: Bill Bixby (Wilfred Bailey Everett “Bill” Bixby III, 1934-1993)
with Melissa Sue Anderson (Inset)

 

January 21 in Philippine History

1899 – The Malolos Constitution was promulgated by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo.

1901 – The public school system was established with the approval of Philippine Commission Act No. 74, providing for free primary education, a normal school for the training of teachers, and the establishment of English as a medium of instruction.

1932 – The Davao Prison and Penal Farm, the first penal colony in the Philippines, was established.

1962 – Pres. Diosdado Macapagal signed the Central Bank decree abolishing exchange control and returning the country to free enterprise. This act was viewed by financial experts as one single biggest reason for the ballooning of the country’s foreign debt.

 



Pinoy personalities and celebrities born on January 21:

1853 – Leon Ma. L. Guerrero, pharmacist, scientist, “Father of Philippine Botany,” pioneer in the study of medicinal plants in the Philippines, and member of the Malolos Congress – in Ermita, Manila. (d. April 13, 1935)

1863 – Jose Salamanca, pharmacist, writer, revolutionary leader and member of the Malolos Congress.

1883 – Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Sr, Senate president (1952-1964) and “Grand Old Man” of Philippine politics – in Montalban (now Rodriguez), Rizal. (December 8, 1964
1918 – Chichay (real name Amparo Robles Custodio), actress and comedian – in Baliuag, Bulacan. (d. May 3, 1993) 

1924 – Oscar Obligacion, actor, comedian and television host – in Manila. (d. February 26, 2010)

1926 – Oscar B. Varona, mechanical engineer and inventor – in Tanauan, Leyte.  

1971 – Nanette Gwen Medved, Russian-Filipina commercial model and actress – in Honolulu, Hawaii.




Nanette Medved
on the cover of Prime Weekly Edition (February 4, 1988) and Mega (February 2011)

1984 – Twins Richard Gutierrez and Raymond Gutierrez, actor and television host – in Beverly Hills, California.

Twins Richard and Raymond Gutierrez

on the cover of Liwayway (January 4, 1988)

1988 – Glaiza de Castro (real name Glaiza Castro Galura), actress and singer – in Valenzuela City, Metro Manila.

Glaiza de Castro

on the cover of Spotted Philippines (September 2015)

 

Michael Dekker, Lena Headey and Summer Glau
(Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles)
on the cover of TV Guide (January 21-27, 2008).

Picture Trivia

          The scripts of the American science-fiction film Terminator (1984) was written by James Cameron and William Wisher Jr from the character conceptualized by Gale Anne Hurd. The film starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn and Linda Hamilton. It topped the American box office for two months, and elevated the film careers of Schwarzenegger and Cameron.

          The Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, on the other hand, is its counterpart television series aired by Fox Network on January 13, 2008. It was the highest-rated scripted series for the 2007-2008 television season. It starred Lena Headey (as Sarah Connor), Thomas Dekker (as John Connor), and Summer Glau (as the “Lady” Terminator). 

The 1984 film Terminator
Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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