Austin Cabatana and Vienne Luna emerged as the grand winners of Century Tuna Superbods Era 2026 during the competition's grand finale held on September 11, 2026, at the Grand Ballroom of Solaire Resort North in Quezon City.
Austin and Vienne outshone 19 other finalists in the male and female categories, respectively, to claim the coveted titles in one of the country’s biggest fitness-oriented pageants.
As winners, Austin and Vienne will each take home PHP1 million in cash.
Following their victory, the winners spoke with members of the press, including PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal), about their journey, advocacies, and plans after the competition.
For Vienne, the result was a "full circle moment" because she previously joined the competition.
She told PEP: "I'm very happy...And last time, actually, I promised myself that I will come back because Century Tuna Superbods is really dear to me.
"I feel like this is where I can show my authentic self and show my authentic, um, advocacy. So I'm very grateful that we've got the title of Century Tuna Superbods."
She is a supporter of Project HER, which stands for Health, Empowerment, and Resilience.
Meanwhile, Austin reflected on the more than two-month journey leading up to the finals, describing it as both challenging and rewarding.
*"I would say the whole journey was a roller coaster. It has its ups and downs with its activities. You have your low moments, you have your high moments.
"But yeah, it's an experience to be enjoyed and cherished throughout because without the organization or your co-finalists, it won't be fun at all. It won't be enjoyable."
SUPERBODS: HARD WORK AND DISCIPLINE
Both champions emphasized that their success was fueled by discipline and months of preparations.
For Austin, building his physique required consistency and dedication.
"I really worked hard on my body right now. I eat more, I bulk more with my protein and carbs. And hard work, it doesn't mean that this body right here is a day or a day after or something.
"It means you have to work hard for your progress. And what I have right now is the definition of hard work and discipline."
Vienne, for her part, admitted that the competition's physical challenges pushed her beyond her comfort zone.
Despite being accustomed to weight training and boxing, she found the endurance-based activities the most demanding.
"The hardest part of the journey is actually the different physical challenges.
"So for me, I love going to the gym. I lift weights, I do boxing, but nothing like running and high reps. If you saw my face after that super rep. But yun, I feel like that's the hardest part.
"But for me, I just enjoy the journey and whatever is the result, I would be happy talaga. So I'm welcoming this with a grateful heart."
What plans do they have in mind to celebrate their victory?
For Vienne, her first destination is home.
"I would, I would run to my mom. We've been praying for this talaga, my advocacy, my story to be heard, so I'm so grateful."
And once the emotions settle?
She quipped, "And then after going to my mom, tomorrow, maybe samgyup?"
Austin shared a similar desire for rest and a good meal following the physically demanding competition.
"Sleep and eat good. But besides that, I would love to, like, continue my advocacy, which is accessible nutrition...
"And preach more to other communities that we have to have a balanced meal by just adding something like a fruit or vegetable in our snack, main meal."
Asked if he was craving a particular food after the finals, Austin's quick answer was: "I would love to eat a birria taco. That would sound so good right now.
"But for now, drink up with Pocari, I guess. Hydrate. It's been a long day."
CENTURY TUNA SUPERBODS ERA 2026 HIGHLIGHTS
Joining the winners in the spotlight were the competition's first runners-up, MJ Ordillano and Jasmine Paguio.
MJ, whose advocacy is Project Whole, was named first runner-up in the male category, while Jasmine, who champions "Lakas ng Pagmamahal," earned the first runner-up title in the female division. They each received PHP250,000 in prizes.
Several special awards were likewise presented during the grand finals.
Vienne Luna and MJ Ordillano received the Jojo Bragais Power Walk Award, while Maan Marquez and Ameer Ahid were honored with the Fitness Breakthrough Award.
Rov (Rovin) Mizuse and Jaco Benin were named Century Tuna Nuggets Supermom and Superdad, respectively. Janica Reloxe and Rafael Tan took home the Superbod Ultimate Transformation Award.
The Kilos.ph Superbod Synergy Award was awarded to Jaco Benin, Cianne Dominguez, Josh (Joselito) Florendo, and Anna Valencia Lakrini.
Meanwhile, Vienne Luna and Lorenzo Isip won the Digital Champ Award, while Thalia Joaquin and Ricardo de Jesus were recognized as Beyond the Bod Advocacy Champions. Gee Canlas and Jay Gonzaga received the Ageless Award.
Cianne Dominguez earned the Solaire Wellness Icon Award and later shared the Media Choice Award with Prince De Guzman.
Anna Valencia Lakrini and Austin Dizon were named Century Tuna Bench Active Lifestyle Icons, while Diane Querrer and Ricardo de Jesus received the Century Tuna Super Bowl Game Changers Award.
The Fan Choice Award went to Aleiah Torres and Austin Dizon, while Jasmine Paguio and Nunoy van den Burgh received the Vita Coco Most Refreshingly Real Award.
CELEBRITIES SPOTTED
A star-studded panel of judges selected this year's winners, led by Century Tuna ambassadors Marian Rivera and Anne Curtis-Smith.
Joining the judging panel were actress Alice Dixson, television host Luis Manzano, and Mauro Lumba, the first-ever Century Tuna Superbod winner.
Also part of the expanded judging panel were Century Pacific Food Inc. executive Greg Banzon and Carlo Endaya.
The grand finals featured special performances from former Century Tuna brand ambassador James Reid, who performed Justin Bieber's "Daisies" and his own track "Randomatic," as well as KZ Tandingan, who sang the Eraserheads classic "Ang Huling El Bimbo."
Adding to the night's star power was Atasha Muhlach, who attended as a Century Tuna Superbod ambassador and also took the stage for a special performance alongside fellow Century Tuna ambassadors Anne Curtis-Smith and Alice Dixson.
The event was hosted by Sam YG and Bianca Gonzalez.
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