This month the late President Cory Aquino's daughters step into the limelight in a coup of a different kind–a casting coup for what seemed to be an impossible dream magazine cover. Publicity-shy daughters Ballsy, Pinky and Viel were reluctant when first asked to pose for the cover of Town & Country's November issue. But they later relented, even if they were nervous about facing the daunting (to vanity-free women like them at least) challenge of getting glamorized and "exposed" in a manner unfamiliar to them.
"We can't even remember when we last had our hair and makeup done," Pinky said at the cover shoot. Throughout the time the entire nation's eyes were on them as they mourned their mothers' death, Ballsy, Pinky and Viel showed grace under pressure devoid of the trappings of makeup, jewelry or designer clothes. They were paragons of simplicity, in contrast to their more fashion- and beauty-conscious Showbiz sister and "baby" Kris. In fact, so media-wary are her three older sisters that despite the fact that they were the country's First Daughters for six years, not much is known or has been written about Ballsy, Pinky and Viel.
Classy. I wish Kris would be more like her sisters. She can still be opinionated and chatty and hyper but maybe less showbiz and ostentatious.
Gosh, how sosyal is Monique! Loved that last photo. Well, all of them--even the simple Aquino sisters-- are glam naman. But just wanted to say that Monique, even though she's not nakaayos, pwedeng pwede sumali sa shoot. Yan ang EIC ng T&C!
It could have been better if tita cory was there also in the photo...very nice to see..
grabe!as in nakakahanga talaga ang mga mgkakapatid na ito,nakaka-inspired talaga sila.role model talaga.more power sa inyong magkakapatid and people of the philipines loves you all.
simply the best role model. all our family's support with u. keep up the good work.
Exactly, the Filipino people loves you becoz of ur simplicity and a role model to everybody just like ur mom. God bless!
Wow, true talaga na simplicity is beauty! I really admire the Aquino sisters. Low profile yet brainy. Kris really shows that even if she is a star, her love for family is really on top. Galing!!!!
I'm so excited to buy the magazine.
This cover photo shoot is like a breath of fresh air after the devastating floods & typhoons. Thank you, Aquino Sisters for this rare privilege of seeing you together in one magazine cover. God bless you and NoyNoy always!
wow awesome,so gorgeous,classy and lovely.love the aquino sisters.so real!God bless all of u.hindi kayo nag iisa.my support goes with noynoy.
wow! it's a rate opportunity to have the aquino sisters together for a pose in a magazine. kudos to monique villonco for bringing together the sisters for a cover photo. they are role models of simplicity that should be manifested by the youth and elders. am eager to get a copy of the magazine.
im sure the sisters can surely afford to wear designer clothes, shoes and accessories for this shoot but true to their unpretentious nature, they opted not to. . .yan ang totoong mayaman. walang ere sa katawan! bravo!
You are a reflection of your mom's simplicity, elegant and well respected.
"breathe of fresh air", "role model", "privilege" what on Earth is happening? I know the fact that most Filipinos are forgetful but they aren't blind. Hello! Hacienda Luisita Massacre part 1 and 2, South Expressway scandal and so on.
What a sight to see! Its worth buying this mag, im inspired to see Simplicity and Authencity of their images as sisters. Nakaka taba sa puso ang makitang meron pa ring magkakapatid na nananatiling nagmamahalan no matter what. At the same time im also feeling bit sad thinking of the toughest times theyve been through as a family ever since. little sis Kris must have been so loved to do wonders and make this public shot possible! Youre simply great Aquino sisters! Brilliant Photographer too!