BEAUTY OF NOW
If we weren’t careful enough, Loisa Andalio would just have eased in through the studio without being noticed. This isn’t to say there is no panache to her presence, because there is a lot of that as she tipped her glinted sunglasses to exchange pleasantries with everyone on set. But unlike the larger-thanlife persona of high-caliber personalities, she is definitely low-key and fuss-free.
So, there she was, standing amidst us and it became clear, even in her pre-cover shoot glam that she is one to watch out for. She is most certainly a radiant and incredibly real star. There is no pretense to her, as she admits to subscribing to a whatyou-see-is-what-you-get-mantra. While this phrase may be perceived negatively, it only means that she is confident in the skin that she is in—literally and figuratively— which if we are being completely honest is inspiring, especially of her young age.
Moments later, Loisa Andalio was painted and swathed in the guise of women in evocative Renaissance paintings. With the diverse and dynamic collection of Ever Bilena, the young actress was able to fully live out this artistic re-imagination as she posed for the lens of photographer MJ Suayan. Mysterious and romantic, the nostalgia echoed throughout the shoot, but with an unmistakable lashing of contemporary energy that only a woman like Loisa can bring.
Art, as we have come to know, is much to be admired from afar, but for Loisa Andalio, the truest beauty is far more than just her surface level. With a face that is radiant and refreshing, it is her spirit that endears, making her a fully realized modern masterpiece. ■