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The mystique behind Pin-Up girls is the stuff of legend. From Marilyn Monroe to Bettie Page, generations of PLAYBOY readers have been captivated by the muses of this pop culture art form. With the reent passing of Bettie Page, the world is now in search of a new heiress to the throne of Pin-Up royalty.

Whilre reflecting on this lost art, we are proud to introduce the world to 23-year old Fil-Latina model SAFFI KARINA. Her work as a London-based model boasted of numerous shoots with different fashion magazines, internationally-aired television commercials, and catwalk assignments with the world’s most distinguished brands.

With her entracingly beautiful mix of Filipino, Cuban, Spanish and Irish features, Saffi embodies what is considered the modern epitome of human beauty. She is the classic Pin-Up girl,redefined.

The upcoming television series of onscreen partners Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson is the Kapamilya network’s first TV drama offering for the Year of the Ox, said respected television director Ruel Bayani.

“Nabuo ito dahil gusto natin na sa simula ng taon ay may maihandog na espesyal na drama,” Bayani said.

Following immediately his hit TV series, “Iisa Pa Lamang,” which starred Claudine Barretto and Gabby Concepcion, Bayani is directing “Tayong Dalawa,” with co-director Trina Dayrit.

Dayrit, on the other hand, shared that the creative team behind Tayong Dalawa had to come up with a storyline and schedule the shooting days within a short period of time but without compromising its quality .

“Gaya ng lahat ng soap nabuo ito sa maraming puyat for brainstorming at sessions para mabuo namin ng creative team ang kwento ng Tayong Dalawa,” Dayrit said.

The most awaited primetime series will begin airing January 19 on ABS-CBN.

A collection of well respected and multi-awarded stars from mainstream, independent cinema and theater will bring to life the vital characters of the series of Tayong Dalawa.

The story revolves around the life of two step brothers (Anderson and Jake Cuenca) who are in love with the same woman (Chiu).

Among the powerhouse cast are Miguel Faustman, Spanky Manikan, Cherry Pie Picache, Gina Pareño, Helen Gamboa, Agot Isidro, Mylene Dizon, Ricky Davao, Alessandra de Rossi, Jiro Manio, Coco Martin, Baron Geisler, and Anita Linda.

The title of the series was taken from one of Rey Valera’s classic songs.

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*photo credits: adaphobic, pinayad.com, fjordan allego and carl valenzona