Paola Pilapil

Interviewed by Jona WC Ryan

Elegant, confident, stylish, classy…Paola glides in her every move…glowing, radiant, lustrous…

A registered nurse by profession, she has a heart for people. The need to make an impact in other people’s lives is something more than a passion. It transcends the boundaries of how it is to serve others.

While having a tete-a-tete with Paolo over a cup of earl grey tea, she muses, “I’m a lover of different types of cuisines. I can go for Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, Italian at any time of day! My interest in food is quite deep and I may even end up being interested in its history, production, industry, and the science behind it all. This usually leads me to my interest in exploring a wide range of tastes, flavors, and textures. All in all I just have that focus on eating the best-tasting food possible wherever I may be.Through incessantly watching “Travel and Living”, I got inspired to cook. Now I’m often seen in the kitchen wiping up simple to complex dishes with the help of my family and friends’ recipes (and of course, the internet).”

Her energy and equanimity impels her to travel and explore the world! She loves adventure and excitement. She trekked Mt. Pulag, the highest peak in Luzon.

	Versatile, determined, family oriented and God fearing. Paola simply wants to live to the fullest. She credits Audrey Hepburn as one of her sources of inspiration. To quote, “The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives the passion that she shows. The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years.”?

Her favorite clothing brands? Forever21, Zara, Topshop, Ziya, and People are People.

The most important things in life for Paola? Respect, love, happiness and confidence.

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Photographer: KENN MURAKAMI
Make-up: NANAN VILLALBA
Hair Styling: IWA AJINOMOTO
Styling: JHAY LAYSON
Gowns: GIL MACAIBAY
Interview: JONA WC RYAN
Model: Paola Pilapil @ Gliteratti