Georgina Wilson at the 2010 Preview Best Dressed Ball. Click for more photos.
Georgina Wilson claims she is timid, strict and motherly--not quite how most people outside her circle would describe her, she says. The 24-year-old supermodel insists she is "quite a shy person," but her Channel [V] VJ stint has "made her more comfortable with the camera."
And the camera loves Wilson, judging by her countless magazine covers (check out our gallery for some of them), billboards along EDSA and other thoroughfares in the city, endorsements, and showbiz offers. Preview Editor-in-Chief Pauline Juan said in Wilson's cover story for the fashion magazine's 15th anniversary issue, "The cover theme, (a tribute to) Alexander McQueen, is difficult to pull off; Georgina has the eyes, skin tone, height and bone structure to channel McQueen." She added, "Georgina was requested on the cover by our readers through the magazine's Facebook fan page. She has a huge following."
Wilson's Bench endorsement with former Wowowee host Willie Revillame, among other things, has fueled speculations on whether she will follow the showbiz footsteps of her aunt, Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz. Wilson is still contemplating all the offers, though. One thing her fans may possibly watch for is a project with ex-boyfriend Richard Gutierrez; she says it would be "nice" and "even better" to work with the actor-host now than when they were dating.
When it comes to the dating department, Wilson isn't lacking either. She has admitted to going out with Borgy Manotoc, model and grandson of Imelda and the late Ferdinand Marcos. Their most popular moniker seems to be "BorGina" but don't call them that--it "doesn't sound too good," Wilson laughingly tells Young Star.
She also tells Young Star that Manotoc "reaches (her) on every level." But maybe not when it comes to her penchant for online sharing; Manotoc doesn't even have a Facebook account, she tells SPOT.ph. An avid Twitterer ("I get serious Twitter withdrawal!"), Wilson has over 92,000 followers as of September 13, including celebrity friends Anne Curtis, Tim Yap, Solenn Heussaff, Raymond Gutierrez, Liz Uy and cousin Isabelle Daza.
SPOT.ph chats with the beauty and brains (Wilson graduated with a double major in Accounting and Finance at the University of Sydney) about accidentally "flashing" a crowd of college freshmen, getting to know Borgy Manotoc, and denying Kanye West her contact number.
You've been on the cover of so many magazines, transforming from one look to another. Which one is your favorite?
After all these years, it's difficult to choose my favorite one. I think my first solo Preview cover was a milestone for me, and it was also extra special because it was their 15th anniversary issue. I feel quite honored every time I'm asked to be on the cover.
What fashion concept are you dying to do?
I'd love to do a beautiful black and white 50s shoot.
What modeling assignment would you never take on in a million years?
There are quite a lot of concepts that I won't do; I'm quite picky with my endorsements. I have to truly like the product.
Georgina Wilson appears in a commercial with Willie Revillame for Bench's Wil cologne.
What are some of your boo-boos on the job? How did you deal with them?
The most recent one happened last month at a UP (University of the Philippines) freshman orientation for Channel V. I was hosting the program when my skirt blew up in the air. So embarrassing!
How catty are models in the Philippines? Can you share any particularly bad experiences with them?
I don't really have that many (bad experiences). I've been quite blessed to have pleasant experiences with all of my co-models.
You have already established yourself as a top model and celebrity. How does it feel when you're called the Megan Fox or Blair Waldorf of the Philippines?
It's very flattering to be compared to both of them. I get quite a lot of tweets saying that I look like both of them. I don't see it so much, though.
You obviously love fashion and dressing up, what was your biggest fashion splurge?
Definitely bags. My favorite brands are Balenciaga and Chanel.
Which fashion no-no makes you cringe the most? Which one do you think is pure genius?
I hate kitten heels! Pure genius? Sexy heels can spruce up any outfit!
2PM's "Boom Boom Boom" music video. Can you spot Georgina's cameo?
How was the shoot for 2PM's new music video? Did any of the band members try to make a move on you?
It was a long, three-day shoot for the behind-the-scenes special of Star World and Channel V. When I finally shot my part in the video, it was about 3 a.m. and I was so exhausted! They all became my good friends because we spent so much time together. They're all quite young but I was teased to a few--just friendly teasing though.
