BJ Pascual

Photographer, Studio BJ Pascual

 

He is one of the most sought-after photographers in the country due to his creativity, talent and vision

A celebrated fashion and lifestyle photographer, BJ Pascual published his inspirational first book, PUSH: Muses, Mischief, and How to Make it in Manila, in 2015. He, after that, established a YouTube channel meant to inspire a new generation of creatives to express themselves in highly imaginative ways. Pascual’s YouTube channel has over half a million subscribers and over 27 million views.

Pascual’s influence extends well beyond the camera. In February 2023, he was welcomed into the Estée Lauder family as one of five new brand ambassadors for double wear stay-in-place makeup foundation. Later, Pascual shot Tatler’s annual Asia’s Most Stylish list, with Anne Curtis as the cover. In October 2023, Pascual attended the Calvin Klein Music and Fashion Night in Tokyo, Japan where international celebrities such as BTS’ Jungkook and Thai personality Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree were spotted.

“My little gay self from Cavite wouldn’t have ever thought this would ever happen. Still feels unreal but thank you so much Estée Lauder for trusting me to represent both the Philippines and the LGBTQIA+ community in this regional campaign for Asia Pacific!”

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Did You Know?


Sharp-eared viewers of Drag Race Philippines may have noted the slip when BJ Pascual referred to today’s generation as “Gen.T” rather than “Gen Z”. Pascual earned his place on the 2021 edition of Tatler's list of the region’s top young leaders under the age of 40.

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Photography  

Ritchie Jo Espillena

Styling  

Izzy Tuason