Asian Artists Agency, Inc. (AAAI) trains potential stars

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To be a celebrity is not something that can be achieved overnight. For anyone who wishes to make a dent in the industry, he has to pray, work hard, and wait for the right time to come.

Not all who aspire to be a star can become one. Some have their destiny written in the stars while others have exhausted all the necessary measures but to no avail. What does it take to be a star? Are talents and good looks enough tickets to earn a spot in showbiz? Can we rely on the intangibles like the X-factor, the ‘it,’ the charisma, the arrival, and the appeal to guarantee the staying power of an artist?

The Asian Artists Agency, Inc. (AAAI), headed by Boy Abunda, is an artist management company that aims to develop and market talents Asia wide.

AAAI continues to discover potential artists who will shine their way to stardom in movie, television, commercials, sports, theater, and other entertainment arena. The process starts with auditions where aspiring artists showcase their talents in singing, dancing, acting, and even hosting. 

If they successfully make the cut, the new artists will undergo rigorous training workshops for several weeks to hone their talents in singing, dancing, and acting. They have group classes and one-on-one sessions where they are taught the essentials of performance in order to develop their full potentials as artists. 

They are mentored by experts in the industry such as Annie Quintos of The CompanY and Jerwin Nicomedez (Voice Coaches), Mastermind (Dance Coaches), Angeli Bayani (Acting Coach), UST Music Professor Tonton Africa, and Boy Abunda (Hosting). 

“I learned a lot from the workshops. I trained in acting under Ms. Angeli Bayani. She motivated me to use my imagination and emotions in interpreting my roles. Dapat daw maging malinaw ang gagawin at nararamdaman ko in a given scene. With Mastermind, my dance coaches, they told me to just enjoy and do not think too much about the steps,” shares aspiring artist Aiana Juarez. 

“I am lucky to join workshops in singing and dancing. The experiences boost my self-confidence and I am now using my learnings during performances,” says Miko Juarez of the singing duo Miko and Gab. “You have to work hard if you want to succeed in showbiz. I am grateful to be given the chance to attend workshops that helped me improve my talents as a performer. Kaya I told myself na dapat galingan ko sa mga workshops,” adds Gab Umali. 

“Swerte ko po at napunta ako sa Asian Artists Agency. Nakapag-workshops po ako na nakatulong ng malaki sa akin bilang miyembro ng Hashtag,” Wilbert Ross says.

Selena Cabusas enthuses, “I enjoyed taking the workshops. I explored my capacity as an artist. My trainings will guide me in my future projects.”

For inquiries about Asian Artists Agency, please call (02) 855-4765 or (02) 405-4423, emailinfo@asianartistsagency.com, and visit fb.com/asianartistsagency

BlueWater Day Spa gives a peek into the "slashie" life, and presents ambassadors of current lineup of massages services and wellness treatments

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Last October 10, BlueWater Day Spa held a grand launch at the posh Novotel Hotel for its lineup of ambassadors to promote its current lineup of massages services and wellness treatments.

Always espousing on the benefits of rest and relaxation for good health and wellbeing, BlueWater Day Spa (BWDS) has put together a special group of ambassadors who embodies this growing group of professionals. 

During the event, BWDS also offered the chance for the guests to get first-hand tips on how to manage the "slashie" life by being able to mingle and interact with the BWDS ambassadors such as actor, model, athlete Ervic Vijandre whose active lifestyle makes him a good fit  for giving tips on sports, career woman and mother Blanca Mercado on how she maintains her youthful glow in spite of her busy schedule, and young actor and model David Licaoco on self improvement and style to help people build their self confidence.

Model Fabio Ide

Model Fabio Ide as the event host talks about the life of the "slashie" and how we could all relate to it before a special appearance of actress Kim Chiu. He also proceeds to introduce each BWDS ambassador while mentioning the specific massage/treatment that they are promoting. 

 Kim Chiu 

Celebrity endorser and actress Kim Chiu for the Lymphatic Massage.

Blanca Mercado

Manila Times COO Blanca Mercado for the Anti-Aging Facial

Ben Alves

Ervic Vijandre

Celebrity actor Ben Alves, actor and model Ervic Vijandre for the Athlete's Massage

David Licaoco

Actor and model David Licaoco for the Combo Herbal Massage

Mustafa Galal Elezali

Man of the World 2017 Mustafa Galal Elezali for the Revitashape

For the very popular Baby Massage, promoting it are BWDS' youngest brand ambassadors Yasmine Chloe Simisim, Kurt Wyatt T. Yap, and Jaden Emmanuel Trinidad. 

Offering a wide variety of wellness and beauty services, BWDS has always been at the forefront of being able to provide the extra care that busy individuals need to keep their minds and bodies in top form. 

As people says, how busy life gets and the many different responsibilities that we all have to juggle, one must never forget to take care of his/her body and wellbeing. 

While we all strive to be the best at work or be generous of our time and be of service to others, we must never neglect our own bodies and being kind to ourselves, making time to relax, take a breather, and recharge our batteries. 

Events such as this enables BWDS to stay true to its brand promise of offering its clients only the best wellness and beauty treatments. 

It continues to advocate the benefits of self love by making the time and effort to take one's self, regardless of how busy he/she may be. 

With October being BWDS' anniversary month, the country's popular chain of spas is happy to offer a special 40 percent discount on wellness and beauty services 'till the end of the month. This gives guests more reasons to enjoy its lineup of services and give their bodies its much needed boost to fight off life's daily stress. 

For more information on BlueWater Day Spa and its services and other promos, you may "like" their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/bwdspa/ 

The Men of Asian Artists Agency: When Looking For The Male Talent

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So you're looking for a male talent. And you are hunting for that specific guy to play a role on tv and in a movie or perhaps, appear on your TV commercial. And maybe endorse your product. Or lend that star presence in your event. Or you may need basketball players in your sports events. Whatever your needs maybe, it is likely that you are looking for that Asian Artists Agency hombre.

The Asian Artists Agency houses: An actor-singer. A tv host-actor, author, foodie, singer, rolled into one. A travel blogger-host and singer. A theater director. A model. A basketball player. A brand ambassador-tv host and travel enthusiast. These dudes are lodged in one management agency and are available to play the part. 

The Asian Artists Agency has on its roof the talents and artists: Ariel Rivera, Leo Consul, Bryan Termulo, Bobby Garcia, Kiefer Ravena, Thirdy Ravena, Raphael Banal, and Drew Arellano.

Some of them are happily married. Others prefer to be single. But all of them have their names etched in the entertainment and sports firmaments. 

Bobby Garcia has always felt at home in the theater. After a few directorial jobs on television, (he was the first director of Private Conversations with Boy Abunda), and some concerts here and there, Bobby decided it is in theater where he is meant to be. He established Atlantis Productions which later became Atlantis Theatrical and Entertainment Group (ATEG) after partnering with Bobby Barreiro and Tony Tuviera. ATEG produced such musicals as Kinky Boots, Fun Home, Lion King, Jersey Boys, Bridges of Madison County, Saturday Night Fever, Shrek, Ghost, Rock of Ages, and many others. Bobby lords it over on live stage, directing and producing one musical after another. 

Ariel Rivera is one celebrity who is able to keep guard on his personal life. He has kept his private life at a distance from the prying eyes of the public, but as an actor and singer, Ariel is an open book. He was first known as a singer through the hit song Sana Kahit Minsan which became an enormous success. This song was followed by the chart busting Simple Lang, and the rest, they say, is history. 

With luck always on his side, Ariel earned the Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor trophy on his initial foray in acting in the movie Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal. Later, he would play leading man to Sharon Cuneta, Vilma Santos, Lea Salonga, Lorna Tolentino, Claudine Barretto and his now wife, Gelli de Belen.

Ariel also played an important role in Mulawin versus Ravena, as Panabon, half-human, half bird, shown on GMA 7. He was also in the Julia Barreto/Joshua Garcia starrer Love You To The Moon and Back. 

Leo Consul is more than just a pretty face. He is a man of many talents. He can cook. He can sing. He can host. He can dance. And he can write. Leo has a beautiful life story which he turned into a book called, A Thousand Miles in Broken Slippers, which aside from being a best seller, has been awarded with the Best Book and Best Author Awards in Indonesia. Leo is a big name in Indonesian TV. Leo was in Manila to work on some projects. 

Bryan Termulo travels to places far and wide to explore new places, people and things. He hosts his own online travel TV. 

He is also an excellent singer. Bryan is an alumnus of Pinoy Pop Superstar and has sung the theme song of Walang Hanggan, 100 Days To Heaven, Honesto, Ina Kapatid Anak, Kung Ako"y Iiwan Mo, Juan De La Cruz, among others. He also has released the albums Begin and Hanggang Ngayon.

Brothers Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena are basketball superstars. They handle basketball clinics in schools and other organizations. Kiefer and Thirdy both played for the Ateneo Blue Eagles. Kiefer plays for Gilas Pilipinas. Kiefer is most awarded as a basketball player. Thirdy is also carving a name for himself as a fitness buff. 

Raphael Banal is a US trained basketball player. He is the son of former PBA coach Joel Banal. Rafael is part of the Blackwater Elite team. 

Drew Arellano is a sportsman-traveller. He hosts his own travel show Biyahe ni Drew that brings him to places where his being a triathlete is also put to good use. Aside from his television chores, Drew is a prized endorser for the products, Del Monte Pineapple, Babyflo Babywash, Cerelac Nutripuffs, and Uniqlo Jackets. He also hosts AHA on GMA 7.

For inquiries email info@asianartistsagency.com or call tel: (02) 405 4423 or (02) 855 4765.

Bianca Gonzalez bonds with Social Media

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TV host and model Bianca Gonzalez is really an influencer. She opinionates. She endorses. She tells stories.

Bianca is adept at using social media and is one of the most followed and watched in the online world in the Philippines. She has also put the power of social media to good use.

On social media, she bills herself as a storyteller. Bianca currently has 6.3 million followers on Twitter, 1.8 million followers on Instagram, and 2.7 million followers on her Facebook page. 

Is Bianca a millennial mom? Millennials, also known as Generation Y following Generation X. These present times, young and old peeps, as they call themselves, millenials always talk on anything under the sun. 

But for whatever, whenever, her feed shows a mix of her family life, her thoughts for the day, her home and travel tips, her observations on topics big and small. 

Married to basketball player JC Intal, Bianca is now at the "toddler stage" of her parenting journey. Bianca admits she still 21-month old daughter Lucia.

Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla, Toni Gonzaga - Soriano, Bianca Gonzalez - Intal

According to Bianca, with her best friends in showbiz, Toni Gonzaga - Soriano and Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla, talks always now about family matters, parenting and taking care of their babies. 

"Technology has changed the way parents raise their children. With the internet, parenting information is just a swipe away. And social media has made moms more connected than ever," says Bianca.

Social media definitely adds to the pressure moms feel, shared by Bianca. “Whenever I see posts it’s always the happy, beautiful, smiling, ‘this is the best thing ever’ side of motherhood. But on the first three months -- di ka pa naliligo, di ka kumakain on time. So I try to be more realistic about my posts kasi may culture shock, medyo may trauma talaga. I didn’t know what to expect,” she shared.

She is also known to post about issues that affect all of us: traffic, climate change, education, government, even food, beauty and or parenting. Sometimes she gets into a testy twitter exchange with netizens like when a twitter user tweeted: "So what if there is martial law"? An irked Bianca shared a video of martial law survivors who recounted their experiences on the regime. She admonished netizens not to joke about it, but also educated them on the difference of martial law then, and martial law now, under the 1987 Constitution. This, among many other topics she gets into, and sometimes gets into trouble with, all to share what she believes in.

She previously worked with different organizations for her advocacies, such as UNICEF for her work with children and early childhood education, and the Climate Change Commission to help spread awareness on environmental issues.

Bianca is media savvy. Beyond social media, she also writes a column for the Lifestyle section of the Philippine Star, and is the best-selling author of the book Paano Ba ‘To?! How To Survive Growing Up, which was released in 2014, but is still being posted about and sold in select stores today.

It is in this sphere of influence that Bianca is a favorite, a respected figure among advertisers who seek her endorsement for their products. 

Visa, for one. Bianca is the first Philippine endorser of Visa. Recently the multinational company partnered with Bianca to tell stories of how cashless transactions benefit a consumer. She was also recently launched as the first ever brand endorser of Sanicare, a mega brand that has been around for over two decades. She is also the face of Globe Telecom, Samsung Digital Appliances and Samsung TV (with husband JC Intal and Lucia), EQ Diaper and Johnson & Johnson (both with Lucia), and Glade. As one of the country's most seasoned hosts, she currently is at the helm of the entertainment news program Cinema News on Cinema One, which has been running for 9 years now, and the lifestyle show Modern Living on ANC, which is starting its 8th season this September.

A few weeks ago, she was a speaker at the #ThinkPH forum organized by Rappler where Bianca shared some thoughts on the use of social media: "You have to ask yourself: what is the effect on you of the people you follow? When it feels overwhelming, take a step back and log off for a bit." She also underscored the need for accountability and etiquette of social media users.

A lot of beautiful things are happening in Bianca's life—from family life to career—and she is just extremely thankful.

Bianca Gonzalez is managed by Asian Artists Agency.

For inquiries email info@asianartistsagency.com or call tel: (02) 405 4423 or (02) 855 4765

Ladies in Levi’s share empowering stories for Women’s Month

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Actress, host, model and humanitarian Antonette Taus values comfort above all else, but still believes in the importance of looking good, which is why Levi’s is the best jeans for her, as a brand that values both style and comfort.

In celebrating Women’s Month this year, Levi’s presents successful women to share stories, life hacks, their very own Levi’s experiences, and how the brand empowers them to perform their daily tasks and fulfill their long-term goals. 

Antonette Taus, who runs humanitarian organizations CORA cares and Hashtag Lunchbox PH, loves how Levi’s 710 Skinny that will help her juggle her work as an actress, and her charity work. 

These outstanding female achievers from different industries—host and chef China Cojuangco-Gonzales, model Lou Muñoz, celebrity chef and restaurateur Jackie Laudico, actress and humanitarian Antonette Taus, and sought-after makeup artist and breast cancer awareness advocate Pong Niu—relate how important fashion is to their lifestyles. 

For instance, Cojuangco-Gonzales who admits that her life changed when she embraced motherhood, says she values comfort and flexibility when it comes to clothing. 

She says, “To be honest, I’ve gained a lot of weight since I became a mother and worked as a chef—which doesn’t help at all. I like to wear something that keeps me comfortable and helps me move freely, without being too conscious about my size at the moment.”

Chef Jackie Laudico says Levi’s has always been innovative, helping every woman find the perfect pair of jeans, no matter what shape and size they are. 

Laudico, who spends most of her time in the kitchen, explains that the times have made fashion more relevant for people in her industry. 

As a celebrity chef, Jackie Laudico needs to be well-presented at all times, and Levi’s helps her in this endeavor. 

“At present, there’s what you call celebrity chefs, so people want to meet the personalities behind the food. This makes us more aware of the need to be well-dressed and well-presented all the time,” she adds. 

Taus, who runs humanitarian projects and organizations like Hashtag Lunchbox PH and CORA (Communities Organized for Resource Allocation) Cares, affirms that when it comes to fashion, comfort is the most important factor. “I do not want to be in pain for fashion, but I also believe in looking good, being presentable, and dressing appropriately.”

Taus discloses that jeans have played a huge role in her aim of looking and feeling good. “Since I straddle the entertainment and humanitarian fields, I literally run from one event to another. My life lately has been me living in jeans. But then, even when I was younger, I was always a jeans girl.” 

Ladies living in Levi’s 

On jeans, these ladies agree that Levi’s has always been their most trusted brand. 

“Levi’s gets me through my day, both in style and in comfort, which goes hand in hand for me,” Muñoz happily reveals. 

Niu, meanwhile, asserts that Levi’s jeans greatly helps her perform all her daily tasks. “’Yung work ko kasi, kailangan on-the-go ka. I have to run here and there while being comfortable. Being in Levi’s jeans, with its high-quality material, talagang pasok na pasok siya sa activities ko and sa lifestyle ko.” 

Laudico appreciates how Levi’s has always been an expert, “not just in fit but also in technological innovations, fabrics and finishes, and in making women feel good.”

The celebrity chef even shares her very own ‘live in Levi’s’ story, recalling that her first pair of Levi’s belonged to chef Lau—it was his high school jeans. “Of course, because it was a Levi’s 501, he had kept it all those years. One day, he gave it to me. I loved it so much. It was basically my boyfriend jeans way before there were actually boyfriend jeans. That was my favorite pair of jeans. It was so sturdy—it lasted for 15 years.” 

Go-to Levi’s pair 

The lovely ladies also have their favorite Levi’s jeans. 

 Chef China Cojuangco-Gonzales stays comfortable and confident with the Levi’s 311 Skinny, which hugs her legs, lifts her behind, and hides her tummy while giving her the flexibility she needs.  

As a chef, a mom and a wife, China Cojuangco-Gonzales needs a pair of jeans that gives her both style and comfort: the Levi’s 311 Skinny. 

For Cojuangco-Gonzales, it is the 311 Skinny of the shaping collection. “This pair makes me look thin, lengthens my legs, hides my tymmy, and lifts my butt. I can cook with it, and I can kneel, sit, and basically do any movement that I want still feeling comfortable and beautiful.” 

Lou Muñoz recommends the 711 Skinny jeans, which lengthens the legs, lifts the behind and hides the tummy, making every woman look and feel confident. 

Muñoz pitches for the Levi’s 711 Skinny. “It lies just above your hips,” she tells ladies. “Your muffin tops won’t show.” 

For Taus, the journey of finding the right pair of jeans has been difficult, but Levi’s led her to ‘the one’. 

“Everybody is born with a set of unique gifts and traits. If you combine your life experiences with those gifts, you basically find the recipe for your own destiny. It’s unique for every individual. Finding the best jeans for you is exactly like that. With me, it’s definitely the 710 Skinny, because it just fits in all the right places,” she says. 

On why Levi’s is her favorite brand, Niu said, “Because of Levi’s soft fabric, I can easily move. It elongates my short legs, accentuates my hips, and gives shape to my behind. It gives me so much comfort when I take care of my kids and do my work.” 

On empowering women 

When asked by Levi’s to share advice on how to succeed in life, these remarkable women are generous with their tips. 

Cojuangco-Gonzales claims that the secret is to do what you love while thinking of your future. “There are some people you will encounter in your life na sasabihin na you don’t have to be happy with what you do as long as you have money. This is something I fiercely oppose from the very beginning, kasi syempre, your passion has to be your number one, and then comes your income.”

She adds, “You can follow your dreams and also think of your future. You have to make sure that you will be able to sustain your lifestyle.” 

Lou Muñoz has been in the modeling industry for nine years now, even if she says she does not have the typical model body. She inspires women to embrace who they are and follow their dreams.

Muñoz, meanwhile, reminds ladies to be contented and be responsible. “For me, success is contentment. You have to be fine with what you have. To be confident in your own skin and be socially responsible—that’s very important.”

Taus stresses on the importance of believing in yourself, and fighting for what you believe in. “I insist that nobody should have a reason to think that they’re not strong enough or not man enough. If you believe in what you think is good and true in your heart, and you believe that you have a special set of gifts to fight for what you stand for, then that’s your path.”

Pong Niu, sought-after make-up artist and breast cancer advocate, also values comfort and flexibility in fashion, so she chooses the timeless Levi’s brand. 

Finally, Niu, who is also a breast cancer awareness advocate, advises women to trust in the Lord. “Pray and have a deep connection with the Lord. Remember Psalm 119:50: “My comfort in my suffering is this. Your promise preserves my life.” 

Pong Niu shares what she loves about Levi’s is its soft fabric, comfort and the way it elongates her legs, accentuates her hips and lifts her behind. 

“It sounds like a cliché, but it’s really the Lord we hang on to. We get our strength from the Lord.” 

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ASUS Unveils Its Newest Premium ZenBook line-up in a Gender Bender Fashion Show Collaboration with Renowned Designer Rajo Laurel and newest product ambassador Isabelle Daza

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Asus Philippine successfully unveiled the all new ZenBook 3 Deluxe during “Transcendence: Breaking Barriers, Beyond Limits,” on March 17, 2017.

ASUS unveiled ZenBook 3 Deluxe (UX490), a more powerful variety of the premium ZenBook 3, the world’s most prestigious laptop. This sublime, all-aluminum laptop is only 12.9mm thin, weighs less than 1kg in a 13-inch-class chassis, and is gilded by a 14-inch ultra-narrow-bezel display—making it the perfect balance between productivity and portability.

ASUS together with celebrated fashion design guru, Rajo Laurel, uplifts technological innovation to the next level with the all new premium ZenBook line-up. 

During the event, Asus also presents its newest product ambassador well known model and showbiz celebrity Isabelle Daza.

Asus Philippines unveiled the all new ZenBook 3 Deluxe and paid homage to one of the country’s most prolific design icons, Mr. Fashion Laurel during “Transcendence: Breaking Barriers, Beyond Limits,” event held at Shanri-La Hotel, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. In photo are (L-R) Mr. George Su, ASUS Philippines Systems Group Country Manager (3rd from left), Isabelle Daza, Rajo Laurel, Product Marketer for Consumer Notebooks Yukari Abe (1st from left), Product Manager for Consumer Notebooks Joey Nocom (3rd from right) , Intel Representative GP Padit (2nd from right) and ASUS PR Head Anvey Factora (1st from right).

To celebrate the launch of ASUS’ most premium laptop to date, the company collaborated with Rajo Laurel, one of the country’s most esteemed fashion designers in a versatile gender bender fashion show at the Shangri-La at the Fort. Laurel and ASUS share the same language when it comes to its respective creations—beauty, sophistication, elegance, and empowerment. It is the workmanship and artisan quality that makes ASUS and Laurel's pieces distinct and world-class.

MAC Cosmetics served as the official makeup sponsor for the fashion show.

Committed to empowerment and innovation, the sensibilities of ASUS ZenBook and Rajo Laurel's works are always new, elegant, powerful, and meant to be admired as a masterpiece of its class.

Engraved in ZenBook 3 series’ DNA is unprecedented performance, whereas ZenBook 3 Deluxe transcends this characteristic with its latest 7th Generation Intel Core processor, up to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 RAM and an ultra-fast 1TB PCI Express®(PCIe®) SSD – one of the largest capacity SSDs available. Meanwhile, its expanded auxiliaries include two USB Type-C™ (USB-C™) ports that are Thunderbolt™ 3-enabled with support for 40Gbps data transfers, dual 4K UHD external displays and power delivery.

The ZenBook 3 Deluxe is a maestro’s masterpiece with its bewitching design that is sure to captivate anyone who sets its gaze on it. Its dual phase-anodized unibody is finished in two nature-inspired shades: Royal Blue and Quartz Grey. The laptop features the quintessential Zen-inspired spun-metal finish, etched with the signature ZenBook 3 series golden edge highlights and unique golden ASUS lid logo. Added to that is a heavenly quad-speaker Harman Kardon audio system and loudness-enhancing smart amplifier that delivers a sound like no other.

Versatile More Than Ever

Time and again, ASUS pushes the envelope to achieve more than it can imagine.

Guided by a design philosophy to Never Compromise, the ZenBook 3 Deluxe is masterpiece adorned with an unrivaled beauty where every angle, every detail, possesses a meticulous attention to detail. Its impeccable curves are carved from a single block of premium aerospace-grade aluminum alloy – 50% stronger than standard alloy – that undergoes a 40-step process to create the iconic ultra-fine-spun-metal finish with its argent and silky sheen. Afterwards, a complex two-phase anodizing process is then used to create the elegant golden diamond-cut edges and unique golden ASUS lid logo. The conclusion is but a masterpiece that deserves recognition for its balance of productivity and portability.

Transcended Performance

ASUS ZenBook 3 Deluxe builds on the unprecedented performance of the ZenBook 3, and perfects it even more by using only but the best in terms of components: 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7500U with 16GB of 2133MHz ultra-fast, power-saving LPDDR3 memory, and an up to 1TB PCIe® 3.0 x4 SSD that is three times (3X) faster than SATA SSDs.

In terms of unmatched expandability and velocious connections, the ZenBook 3 Deluxe is equipped with two USB-C ports with support for Thunderbolt™ 3, which enable up to 40Gbps data-transfer speeds — twice the bandwidth of Thunderbolt 2 and eight times (8X) faster than USB 3.0. The Thunderbolt 3-enabled USB-C ports also support power delivery and enhanced graphics options to improve productivity or gaming performance, with support for dual 4K UHD external displays. A special high-capacity 46Wh lithium-polymer battery, shaped to fit precisely into its incredibly thin profile, gives ZenBook 3 Deluxe up to 10 hours battery life for all-day mobility.

This performance feat in the ultra-thin ZenBook 3 Deluxe is made possible by the genius of the ASUS engineers who invented a brand-new cooling system using cutting-edge components including a miniature fan with a liquid-crystal-polymer fan impeller that is just 0.3mm thick, and a copper-alloy heat pipe with walls that are a mere 0.1mm thick. This innovative cooling system is just 3mm high, and the warm air from the interior is gently expelled via hidden vents in the hinge. The overall design allows for efficient and placid cooling — even under full loads.

Refined Sights and Sound

The mesmerizing 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) display on ASUS ZenBook 3 Deluxe has an ultra-narrow 7.46mm bezel that gives the ZenBook 3 Deluxe an impressive 77% screen-to-body ratio, lessening visual distractions for optimized productivity. Meanwhile, its wide-viewing-angle technology offers an undistorted color and contrast at viewing angles up to 178° making collaboration and screen sharing a walk in the park. But apart from its elegance, the display also packs loads of durability with its edge-to-edge layer of Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5.

By harnessing the power of exclusive ASUS display technologies, the ZenBook 3 Deluxe delivers a visual feast to any user with optimized hardware and software components combined to deliver the best possible imagery. The wide 100% sRGB color gamut and TV-grade 1000:1 contrast ratio ensure more-vivid, more-lifelike colors, and ASUS Splendid technology fine-tunes display parameters to ensure superb color accuracy while also providing automatic optimization for any kind of image. ASUS Tru2life Video is a remarkable real-time video enhancement technology that optimizes the appearance of every pixel in every video frame, delivering a 200% contrast improvement and pin-point sharpness. 

To ornate ZenBook 3 Deluxe with incomparable audio capabilities, the ASUS Golden Ear team cooperated with audio specialists Harman Kardon to produce the next Generation of ASUS SonicMaster Premium audio technology. ZenBook 3 Deluxe has an array of four separate high-quality speakers designed to deliver true surround-sound that envelops the user with cinema-quality audio. A special four-channel smart amplifier ensures the maximum volume from the speakers with zero distortion, for powerful, clear immersive sound.

Superb Ergonomics

Designed with the needs and wants of mobile professionals in mind, the ZenBook 3 Deluxe features an edge-to-edge keyboard with full-size keys and an improved 1.2mm key travel for maximum typing comfort and accuracy. A colored backlight golden for the Royal Blue model gently illuminates the keys to ensure maximum productivity in any lighting condition.

The ultra-smooth glass-covered touchpad supports Windows Precision Touchpad (WPT) technology and incorporates palm-rejection technology, multi-touch gestures and handwriting support. The touchpad also features a fingerprint sensor conveniently located at the top right corner. This allows users to securely and rapidly unlock ZenBook 3 Deluxe with a single touch using Windows Hello, and it also supports secure authentication in compatible apps and programs.

With all said and done, the ZenBook 3 Deluxe outshines its predecessor and elevates itself to a class like no other, making it the world’s most prestigious laptop.

ASUS Offering More Premium Zenbook Notebooks

ASUS today also announced the ZenBook UX430 and UX530 which are sophisticated, elegant and stylish thin-and-light laptops with large slim-bezel displays in an ultra-compact form factor. These thrilling models offer the productivity benefited from its larger displays without the usual size and bulk penalty.

They are also the thinnest-ever ZenBook models to feature high-performance discrete graphics.

ZenBook UX430 has a 14-in display in a compact travel-friendly body that is as small as many 13-in laptops. This remarkable achievement is made possible by the ultra-narrow 7.18mm bezel, giving an 80% screen-to-body ratio for maximized productivity and comfort. This compact display allows the chassis size to be minimized for optimum portabie.

It also offers a stunning performance powered up to the latest 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor with up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM, up to 512GB of fast SSD storage, and NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX discrete graphics. ZenBook UX430 is available in three gorgeous colors featuring our icon spun-metal finish, with selected colors additionally introducing a brand-new crystal-like coating created using an advanced nano-imprinting lithography (NIL) process.

ZenBook UX530 is designed for users needing a larger 15.6-inch slim-bezel display in a body much smaller than most laptops in its class. It offers the same powerful components, with the addition of ultra-high-performance NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 discrete graphics. ZenBook UX530 is available in Quartz Grey which features the beautiful NIL coating.

Commenting on ASUS notebook’s overall performance, ASUS Philippines Systems Group Country Manager George Su said: “The Zenbook 3 Deluxe, Zenbook UX430 and UX530 are the newest addition to the premium Zenbook family – and I am incredibly proud of ASUS notebook’s market performance over the past few years in the Philippines.”

“Intel and ASUS have been working together for nearly three decades to deliver premium computing experiences. As the notebook segment continues to innovate globally and locally, we at ASUS are excited to collaborate more with our industry partners to create match-made-in-heaven devices that will push innovation forward for incredible new experiences.” Su concludes.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

Tune into ASUS Philippines’ social media pages for more information on local pricing and availability. The Zenbook 3 Deluxe can be pre-ordered through this link: bit.ly/ZB3DeluxePreOrder

Zenbook UX490 Full Specification

Model Name	ASUS Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490
On board processor	Intel® Core™ i7-7500U Processor, 2.7GHz (4M Cache, up to 3.5GHz)
Operating System	Windows 10 Home (64bit)
Memory Max.	LPDDR3 16GB
Storage	PCIEG3x4 512G M.2 SSD or 1TB M.2 SSD
Display	14.0’//LED Back-lit//Slim 300nits//FHD 1920×1080 16:9//Glare//NTSC:72%//WV//60Hz
External video display modes	HDM I2.0
Video Graphics	Intel® HD graphics 620
Wireless(Module)	802.11ac+Bluetooth 4.1 (Dual band) 2*2
Connectors	1x USB3.1 Type C (gen 1), 2x USB3.1-Type C(Gen1) 1x Headphone-out jack 1 x Thunderbolt 1x USB3.1-Type C(Gen1
Audio	Sonic Master
Weight	0.90 KG (Without Battery)   1.00 KG (with 4 cell battery)
Dimension	32.9(W) x 12.0(D) x 0.00 ‾ 1.29 (H) cm
AC Adapter	65W AC Adapter Output : 19V DC, 3.42A, 65W Input : 100‾240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Battery	46WHrs, 2S2P, 4-cell Li-ion Polymer Battery Pack
Keyboard type	Illuminated Chiclet Keyboard
Software	ASUS Smart Gesture ASUS Splendid ASUS WebStorage Sync Agent
Security	TPM (Firmware TPM)
Supplied Accessories	Sleeve

Zenbook UX530 Full Specification

Model Name	ASUS Zenbook 3 UX530
On board processor	Intel® Core™ i7-7500U Processor, 2.7GHz (4M Cache, up to 3.5GHz)
Operating System	Windows 10 Home (64bit)
Memory Max.	DDR4 16GB
Storage	SATA3 512G M.2 SSD
Display	15.6’//LED Back-lit//Ultra Slim 300nits//FHD 1920×1080 16:9//Anti-Glare//NTSC:72%//WV
External video display modes	HDM 1.4
Video Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M ( N16P-GT) + Intel® HD graphics 620 VRAM:GDDR5 2GB
Wireless(Module)	802.11ac+Bluetooth 4.1 (Dual band) 2*2
Connectors	2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, USB3.1 Type C (gen 1) 1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack, HDMI, USB3.1-Type C(Gen1) Sepc: SD、MMC Lan:10/100/1000 Mbps
Audio	Built-in speaker Built-in microphone
Weight	1.33 KG (Without Battery)   1.63 KG (with 3 cell battery)
Dimension	36.0(W) x 24.6(D) x 1.69 ‾ 1.69 (H) cm
AC Adapter	90W AC Adapter Output : 19V DC, 4.74A, 90W Input : 100‾240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Battery	50WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion  Polymer Battery Pack
Keyboard type	Illuminated Chiclet Keyboard
Software	ASUS GiftBox,Smart Gesture, Splendid, WebStorage Sync Agent McAfee Internet Security(Trial version) USB Charger+
Security	TPM (Firmware TPM), Fingerprint sensor
Supplied Accessories	Carry bag + USB3.0 to RJ45 cable + HDMI to VGA cable

Zenbook UX430 Full Specification

Model Name	ASUS Zenbook 3 UX430
On board processor	Intel® Core™ i7-7500U Processor, 2.7GHz (4M Cache, up to 3.5GHz)
Operating System	Windows 10 Home (64bit)
Memory Max.	DDR4 8GB
Storage	SATA3 256G/512GB M.2 SSD
Display	14.0’//LED Back-lit//Ultra Slim 300nits//FHD 1920×1080 16:9//Anti-Glare//NTSC:72%//WV
External video display modes	HDM 1.4
Video Graphics	Intel® HD graphics 620
Wireless(Module)	802.11ac+Bluetooth 4.1 (Dual band) 2*2
Connectors	1x USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB3.1 Type C (gen 1) 1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack, micro HDMI,USB3.1-Type C(Gen1) Sepc: SD、MMC Lan:10/100/1000 Mbps
Audio	Built-in speaker Built-in microphone Audio by ICEpower®
Weight	1.00 KG (Without Battery)   1.30 KG (with 3 cell battery)
Dimension	32.4(W) x 22.5(D) x 1.59 ‾ 1.59 (H) cm
AC Adapter	45W AC Adapter: Output: 19V DC, 2.37A, 45W: Input: 100‾240V AC 50/60Hz universal
Battery	46WHrs, 2S2P, 4-cell Li-ion Polymer Battery Pack
Keyboard type	Illuminated Chiclet Keyboard
Software	ASUS Smart Gesture, Splendid, WebStorage Sync Agent
Security	TPM (Firmware TPM) HDD User Password Protection and Security BIOS Booting User Password Protection Fingerprint sensor
Supplied Accessories	Carry bag + USB3.0 to RJ45 cable + HDMI to VGA cable