Celebrities come "Alive" in Mark Nicdao's black-and-white photographs
Updated: 03/19/2009
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Mark Nicdao celebrated his sixth year in the entertaiment industry with a photo exhibit, mounted in cooperation with Viva Mineralized Water, last March 11 at the Fashion Walk, Greenbelt 5, Makati City.

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The lensman (middle) surrounded by his famous subjects: (from left) model-host Phoemela Baranda, model Luke Jickain, model-real estate heiress Divine Lee, and beauty queen turned actress Carlene Aguilar.
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Fifteen public figures participated in the one-man exhibit dubbed "Alive," which Mark described as a "big collaboration."
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Below each photo was an inscription about the subject.
For Richard:
"Richard Gomez, The Potent Force. Proving his incomparable strengths as an actor, father, and sports enthusiast, he has evolved into a true living legend.
"Yet his thirst for life is as strong as the day he began in the industry."
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"The Diva" Regine Velasquez:
"The queen of the Philippine music industry, with a voice that at once resounds with passion and evokes it in other people. Hers is music that cleanses the soul."
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The following words were written for Sarah Geronimo:
"Sarah Geronimo, The Muse of All the Muses. This pop princess' place among the royalty of entertainment kingdom is unquestioned.
"With her undeniable talents, hers is the strength to move, inspire, and unify."
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KC Concepcion is the "Prima Belleza."
"The first daughter of Philippine show business emanates a sophisticated yet accessible charm. Balancing a world of expectation, she still manages to serve as inspiration for a generation."
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The "Star Rocker" Jericho Rosales "has won the hearts of many by exhibiting supreme acting skills at a young age.
"His various passions also come to life as they extend to other sectors of the entertainment industry."
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Jake Cuenca is the "Ace Life Chaser."
"With refreshing looks and natural charm, he is a star waiting to be born. While committed to his work in show business. He still tries to maintain a perfect balance by always seeking an active life."
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High society's Tessa Prieto-Valdes, with her adventurous sense of style, is tagged the "Style Revitalizer."
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"Life Passionista" Phoemela Baranda is an artist with "tremendous success in the most cut-throat arenas."
"She not only keeps up with the flow of life, but manages to outrun its currents."
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This photo of Carlene Aguilar is interpreted as a "Fighter For Life."
"Exuding a definite charm and a divine strength of character, she ventures through life head on. Letting her thrist for life move her, she rises above it all to come alive over and over."
Photography: Noel Orsal
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Kapamilya star and swimmer Enchong Dee is the "Architect of Waves."
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Indeed, Luke Jickain's portrait is like a "Canvass of Life and Art."
The model, according to the lensman, "never fails to impress."
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Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte, the "Water Master."
His Lago del Rey sports water complex in Southern Luzon popularized wakeboarding in the country.
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Star Buzzer Phoemela Baranda covered the unveiling of Mark Nicdao's exhibit.
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Carlene Aguilar came with her son Calix.
After the short program, she and her baby had a dinner in a nearby resto.
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Only a fashionista like Tessa Prieto-Valdes can pull off this sea-inspired ensemble.
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Governor LRay Villafuerte came all the way from Camarines Sur to see his portrait. Afterwards, he headed to Boracay.
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Enchong Dee, whose manager Keren Pascual organized the exhibit, poses for PEP.
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Richard Gomez arrived a lttle before 11 p.m. and posed beside his portrait.
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He arrived with his lovely wife Lucy, and the shy yet very pretty Juliana.
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A slim-looking Sheryl Cruz also showed up at the exhibit area.
Keren said, "Ako ang nag-imbita sa kanya."
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Jessa and husband Dingdong Avanzado (not in photo) also dropped by.
Dingdong is set to have a show with ex-girlfriend Rachel Alejandro.
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That's Cindy Kurleto!
She's currently in town to attend a friend's wedding.
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Showboys member Carlos Concepcion (right) and one of the Kitty Girls, Veronica Scott.
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His works are "dark," "haunting," and filled with "passion." They evoke emotions dramatically.
With Mark Nicdao, black-and-white does come "Alive."
Photography: Noel Orsal
