Esquire Philippines June 2015


This month, Esquire shines the spotlight on the King of Philippine cinema, Fernando Poe Jr., who graces our June 2015 cover with his daughter in celebration of Father's Day. Stories on the actor feature tributes from Lourd De Veyra, who grew up watching his movies, and stories from writer (and sometime ad man) Erwin Castillo, who recalls his collaboration and friendship with the action star. Plus: exclusive, never-before seen photographs provided by Senator Grace Poe herself.

Inside: a profile on an actual paparazzo. Before he was known as the intrepid restaurateur of Bellini’s in Cubao Expo, Roberto Bellini was a professional paparazzo—chasing after the likes of Mastroianni, Madonna, and Tom Cruise. Bellini talks about the highs of the adrenaline of the job, and the lows that made him decide to leave that life behind. 

Then, we revisit the centuries-old Binondo to eat down-and-dirty in Chinatown for one last time before it possibly turns into just another Fort, as it undergoes a fevered urban redevelopment. 

We take a look at the cinematic film stills of award-winning cinematographer Neil Daza, who documented his critically acclaimed career in another medium equally dear to his heart: photography.

And a few words from Ronnie Lazaro, who shares his realizations on humility, love, and self-forgiveness, in this month’s What I’ve Learned.

All this and more, this month on Esquire. This month, Summit Media also celebrates its 20th anniversary.

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