Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Some careers endure because they evolve with time. Others endure because they quietly reshape the standards of the industry around them.
A woman like #GinaAlajar needs no introduction. Her name alone carries decades of Philippine cinema’s most critically acclaimed films, spanning from the late 1960s to the present. Awards and nominations have been bestowed upon her in abundance, and she remembers them all fondly. Yet, there is little vanity in the way she looks back.
For #JasmineCurtisSmith, storytelling has always extended beyond performance alone. Throughout her career, she gravitated toward narratives that explored identity and belonging—continuing to champion the importance of representation and the power of seeing yourself honestly reflected in the stories that shape culture, while bringing a thoughtful and deeply introspective presence to both independent cinema and mainstream television.
Meanwhile, #MeryllSoriano pursued roles with fearless conviction, building a career shaped by emotional volatility. Her acclaimed performances brought her work beyond Philippine cinema and onto international stages, where she earned recognition not only as an actress, but as a representative of Filipino artistry itself.
Get to know the women at the heart of MEGA’s June Special Issue. Pre-order your copy now via Sarisari Shopping.
#MEGABall2026 #MEGABallFashionAndFilm
Video by @robynjosue, Creative Direction @iambryllejoseph, Words by @angelophillippe
Makeup by GERY PENASO (Gina and Jasmine) and YRA MANTARING (Meryll). Hair by JOBEN DINGLASAN. Styling by STEVEN CORALDE, LEANNE LEDESMA, CHARLOTTE SOMBILLO, and NIÑA CUYANA OF QURATOR INC.
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Some careers endure because they evolve with time. Others endure because they quietly reshape the standards of the industry around them.
A woman like #GinaAlajar needs no introduction. Her name alone carries decades of Philippine cinema’s most critically acclaimed films, spanning from the late 1960s to the present. Awards and nominations have been bestowed upon her in abundance, and she remembers them all fondly. Yet, there is little vanity in the way she looks back.
For #JasmineCurtisSmith, storytelling has always extended beyond performance alone. Throughout her career, she gravitated toward narratives that explored identity and belonging—continuing to champion the importance of representation and the power of seeing yourself honestly reflected in the stories that shape culture, while bringing a thoughtful and deeply introspective presence to both independent cinema and mainstream television.
Meanwhile, #MeryllSoriano pursued roles with fearless conviction, building a career shaped by emotional volatility. Her acclaimed performances brought her work beyond Philippine cinema and onto international stages, where she earned recognition not only as an actress, but as a representative of Filipino artistry itself.
Get to know the women at the heart of MEGA’s June Special Issue. Pre-order your copy now via Sarisari Shopping.
#MEGABall2026 #MEGABallFashionAndFilm
Video by @robynjosue, Creative Direction @iambryllejoseph, Words by @angelophillippe
Makeup by GERY PENASO (Gina and Jasmine) and YRA MANTARING (Meryll). Hair by JOBEN DINGLASAN. Styling by STEVEN CORALDE, LEANNE LEDESMA, CHARLOTTE SOMBILLO, and NIÑA CUYANA OF QURATOR INC.
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