Star Powerhouse

Beyond the sun-kissed centerfold of RyzaCenon, one of the four cover girls of UNO Magazine’s 2014 Swimsuit Special, there’s more to the story. We reveal to readers how Ryza is a sexy study in contrasts, shifting from sweetness to seduction in seconds. Take your pick. The self-described homebody wasn’t shy about showing some skin when the job calls for it. But as the reel becomes real Ryza, it turns out her favorite space is the kitchen. The self-taught culinary whiz confesses her love for baking and cooking “Knowing how to cook is more attractive to boys,” she teases. “It means you’re not just sexy but wife material.” Ryza makes another admission: Despite her rising celebrity status, she remains an introvert. Nevertheless, her habit of trying extreme sports like bungee jumping, gives away her adventurous streak that most guys would like to unleash.

Even in various states of undress on the pages of this month’s issue, you can’t help but gaze at Roxee B’s face (familiar to most as the former Roxanne Barcelo). The deceptively simple demeanor draws you in. Unlike most flamboyantly hot chicks du jour, this 15-year showbiz veteran still projects an aura of mystery you want to unravel. Having done the teenybopper and reality show route, Roxee’s acting, singing and dancing chops have made her one of the industry’s durable stars. Resilience and work ethic are other obvious must-haves.

With the Philippine summer hitting extremely high temperatures this year, it is but apt that UNO rolls out its swimsuit special with not one, not even two but four ultra-delish, blazing hot cover girls. One of the cover girls is Mercedes Cabral, fresh from a two-month stint filming a movie in Denmark, who looks anything but frozen. Her dusky complexion and curvy body seem to make any swimsuit look like a stand-out piece, even if it's a simple black or orange number. Mercedes is smart, sassy and sexy and isn't afraid to speak her mind on anything: from her frustrations in an industry obsessed with big-name stars to her high hopes for the same industry she so obviously loves. On the other hand, cover girl RyzaCenon has that uncanny ability to look both girly-sweet and madly alluring in one perky package. This home-grownKapuso star looks younger than her age but speaks with wisdom and experience, and the occasional girlish giggle to remind us that she is indeed still a girl.

The newest ABS-CBN Kapamilya and OTJ (On the Job) actress Dawn Jimenez dares to go sexy on the cover for UNO magazine. Fan sign. Actress Dawn Jimenez, left, attends her autograph signing with Bangs Garcia, right, in Makati City.