Boracay sets stage for 3rd Century Tuna Superbods

MANILA, Philippines - All roads lead to Boracay as Century Tuna, the country’s leading canned tuna brand, holds the most anticipated search this summer dubbed Century Tuna Superbods 2009: Bods and Brains Challenge tomorrow.

This is the third time that Century Tuna is staging the exciting event on the paradise island, which has become the preferred summer destination for vacationers and celebrities.

The breathtaking scenery and the festive ambience that Boracay never ceases to exude have made it the perfect venue for a summer sizzler like the Century Tuna Superbods.

This year, Century Tuna promises an even hotter and more exhilarating Superbods search as it chooses the next male and female Century Tuna Superbods who personify not only a healthy body but a healthy mind as well.

The 10 male finalists competing to become the next Century Tuna Male Superbod are Van Victor Leano, Terrence Lloyd, Rex Flores, David Nagtalon, Joseph Kidwell, Mychal Nubla, Ervic Vijandre, Laxie Villar, Martin Richard, and Rey Talosig.

The 10 female finalists vying for the title of Century Tuna Female Superbod are Theresa Fenger, Kristina Gonido, Karen McVie, Patricia Ejercitado, Halley Chiappiazzi, Kate Bautista, Cherry Ann Kubota, Bianca Paz, Abbey Cruz, and Khai Lim.

The event will kick off with the Superbods Challenge, where the finalists will compete in larger-than-life obstacle course of puzzles and challenges that will start off at the Plazoleta and will send them off on a race all over scenic Boracay.

Come nighttime, the event will culminate in the Century Tuna Superbods 2009: Bods and Brains Challenge Finals Night to be held at the Pearl of the Pacific, where the finalists will get to show off their fit bodies and intelligence before a crowd of Boracay habitues and an elite panel of judges, composed of distinguished personalities from the world of showbiz, print media, modeling, and fashion.

Winners of the Century Tuna Superbods 2009: Bods and Brains Challenge will be chosen according to the following criteria: beauty, healthy body and healthy mind, which will be based on how they fare in the puzzles and challenges in the Superbods Challenge, the question and answer portion, and their personality.

The winning male and female contestants will be hailed as Century Tuna Superbods 2009 and will each go home with P500,000 in cash.

The Century Tuna Superbods 2009: Bods and Brains Challenge is made possible by Pearl of the Pacific, YKL Fujifilm, ETC, C2, A&F magazine, e-Games, and Havaianas.