Century Tuna Superbods 2022 officially kicked off the country’s most awaited and prestigious health and fitness competition, after going through hundreds of aspiring candidates from across the Philippines, during the exciting VIP Night highlighted by the presentation of 32 finalists and graced by none other than Superbods celebrity ambassadors Bea Alonzo and Alden Richards.
The event, held at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, the competition’s official venue partner this year, gave Bea and Alden the opportunity to share their inspiring experiences relating to this year’s Century Tuna Superbods “Stay strong to Love strong” marketing tagline.
“I’ve heard the stories of this year’s Superbods finalists and they are truly amazing!” enthuses Bea.
“They’re proof that we can achieve a lot of things and overcome so many obstacles for the people we love. I salute this year’s finalists and wish them the best of luck in their Superbods journey.”
Just like Bea, Alden also shares his excitement for this year’s competition. “Beyond the buff body and firm and flat abs, it’s truly awesome what we can achieve when we are physically and mentally strong. As we kick off this year’s Superbods competition, let the journey of our finalists be an inspiration to be strong for the people we love and value, especially at this time when we are all trying to move forward from the pandemic.”
The event, which was hosted by Sam YG and Gelli Victor, was attended by select media and Century Tuna partners. Sofitel Philippine Plaza and Century Tuna’s collaboration is part of Sofitel’s comprehensive effort to promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle by giving its guests with a sanctuary inside the Metro.
Guests were blown away by the delectable cuisine as the finalists walked the stage to show off their fit and healthy bodies.
In the female category, the 16 finalists are Andrea Abalos, Christelle Abello, Michelle Arceo, Xandria Bautista, Sherlyn Doloriel, Lovely Elazegui, Querubin Gonzales, Pearl Gonzalez, Julia Mendoza, Nadia Mostoles, Chrystalle Omaga, Kerri Reilly, Selena Reyes, Mia Salisbury, Vienne Shirin, and Kim Velasco.
The 16 male finalists are George Baker, Herson Barias, Kirk Bondad, James Borja, Wani Manotoc, Rj Lund, Paul Pedley, JC Perez, Gee Plamenco Jr., Patrick Ramirez, Lourd Ramos, Anjo Resurreccion, Julian Roxas, Jaime Santamaria, Daryl Soriano, and Erik Visser.
It was also an opportunity for members of the press to have one-on-one interviews with the finalists, during which they shared their personal stories on the competition theme “Stay strong to Love strong,” which aims to uplift and encourage everyone to stay strong despite challenges and to become better versions of themselves.
“As we are all recovering from the pandemic, we need inspiring stories that give us strength to move forward,” said Century Pacific Food Inc. (CPFI) VP and GM for Tuna Division Carlo Endaya.
“We want this year’s Superbods competition to inspire and encourage everyone to pursue their health and fitness goals not just for themselves but for the people they love.”
Following the press conference, the finalists will face a series of digital challenges, which will be posted on the Century Tuna Superbods official Facebook page and searchable using the hashtag #CenturyTunaSuperbods2022.
These tasks will lead up to the finals night on July 13, 2022, where the two grand prize winners will each receive PHP500,000, while the two runners-up will each receive PHP200,000.00 tax-free. Each of the four winners will also receive a year’s supply of Century Tuna products, as well as other intriguing prizes.
Visit Century Tuna’s Facebook page, @centurytuna, or Instagram @centurytunasuperbods to follow the Superbod’s journey. Catch the latest Century Tuna TVC starring Bea Alonzo and Alden Richards from this year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULSBwhLI1P8.
