SEIZING the golden opportunity to showcase Iloilo on national television, Ilonggo “Pinoy Big Brother” (PBB) Housemate Wakim Regalado walked down the runway on Saturday while wearing his recycled outfits inspired by Dinagyang and Paraw Regatta Festivals.
In the place of origin and summer wear categories of their “Trashion Show” task for the week, Wakim romped the platform showcasing his improvised “Ati” warrior outfit and Paraw Regatta-inspired summer attire (with a matching “Paraw” boat) made of recycled plastics, leaves, rubber mats, styrofoams, and raffia fibers from “Buri” palms.
On the other hand, in the Philippine folklore and formal wear categories, Wakim utilized old newspapers, plastics, and raffia fibers and transformed them into a “Kapre-Tikbalang” getup and a suit stimulated by his advocacy against plastic pollution.
Serving as part of the board of judges, Brazilian model, actor, and PBB All-In Big Winner Daniel Matsunaga commended Wakim’s outfit during the summer wear category.
“Natuwa ako lalo kay Wakim. Ang ganda ng naisip mo. It became really a summer wear para sa amin,” said Matsunaga.
Likewise, Wakim’s Philippine folklore getup got a special mention from fashion designer Mak Tumang who designed the evening gowns of Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.
Dubbed as the “Gifted Go-Getter ng Iloilo”, Wakim finished his basic education at PAREF-Westbridge School and Philippine Science High School Western Visayas Campus. Prior to his PBB journey, he was enrolled in Applied Mathematics with Specialization in Mathematical Finance program at Ateneo de Manila University.
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