20 of Tatler Philippines' Most Unforgettable Cover Subjects: An Anniversary Special

Retail King Ben Chan came out in May 2007, photographed in Shanghai, China on September 2013; also at the Bench Tower with his Bench endorsers, in a three-cover edition for Bench’s 30th anniversary, November 2017; and again in a group shot with fellow Tatler Ball awardees in February 2020.

Read more: The Curious Case of Ben Chan

‘It Girl’, supermodel-turned-mompreneur Georgina Wilson came out on the cover six times, the most frequent of all. First was in November 2004 as part of the Ball issue; then in March 2005 in the Most Eligible List issue; again, with her cousin Belle Daza, in March 2008; as part of a three-cover edition in March 2010; in our glam issue in July 2011; and with son Archie in September 2017.

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This handsome couple came out solo in different covers: Pia Wurtzbach in April 2016, photographed by Nigel Barker in New York; Jeremy Jauncey in August 2019. In June 2020, they were on the cover again, this time as a couple, photographed by Nigel Barker in New York.

Read more: Jeremy Jauncey and Pia Wurtzbach Get Candid About Their Much-Talked-About Romance

Beauty icon Vicki Belo came out on the cover in July 2015 with her endorsers for the 25th anniversary of the Belo Medical Group, photographed by Nigel Barker. In December 2017, she and her husband Hayden Kho were both on the cover, as Tatler featured their much talked about and magnificent wedding held at the Palais Garnier in Paris.

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Legendary fashion designer Josie Natori came out on the cover three times: October 2007, photographed by Nigel Barker in her home in New York; February 2012, as one of the Tatler Ball awardees; and March 2017, photographed in Shangri-La Boracay by Wig Tysmans.

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The lovely couple Miguel and Audrey Zubiri came out twice on the cover: in February 2005 as part of Tatler’s Valentine’s issue and in February 2006, photographed in Bukidnon by Wig Tysmans

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Our very own fashion designer Monique Lhuillier was photographed in August 2005 and in October 2014, both in Los Angeles. The first was in her boutique on Melrose Avenue and the second, at her beautiful home.

Read more: The World Of Monique Lhuillier

The forever gorgeous Claudia Bermudez came out on the cover in March 2011, photographed by Mark Nicdao in her home in Singapore.

This business icon, popularly called MVP, came out twice on the cover—in June 2008 and in September 2014 for Tatler’s 13th anniversary. Both covers were photographed by Wig Tysmans.

American superstar designer Tory Burch was photographed in October 2009 at her home at the Pierre Hotel in New York by Nigel Barker. Later in 2017, she also became our cover for the 12th volume of Philippine Tatler Traveller.

Read more: A Weekend In Philadelphia With Tory Burch

One of Asia’s icons of taste, style and beauty, Bonnae Gokson came out twice on the cover. The first was in September 2014 and the next, in September 2018.

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Actress and style maven Heart Evangelista came out on the cover three times—as one of the Muses shoot in July 2011, part of Stylish Ladies in March 2018 and her solo cover in April 2021.

Read more: Heart Evangelista Talks Fashion And Filipino Talent

Society’s muse, the always vibrant fashion chameleon Tessa Prieto-Valdes, came out three times: December 2002; then part of an ensemble in December 2014; and with her family in December 2011.

Read more: Tatler Time Travel: Revisiting Tessa Prieto Valdes' Iconic 2002 Cover

The dynamic father-and-son tandem of business and property came out in June 2015, photographed by Sara Black in Andrew’s home. Photographed by Artu Nepomuceno, Kevin appeared solo on the cover in March 2020.

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The woman with a heart of gold, Alice Eduardo first came out in December 2018, photographed at her home in Los Angeles. Then in February 2020 as one of the Tatler Ball awardees.

Read more: Alice Eduardo Talks About Living Life To The Fullest Amidst The Demands Of Profession

This story was originally published on Tatler Philippines' September 2021 issue. Download it on Magzter for free.