ALV Talent Circuit has officially partnered with Viva Artists Agency (VAA) in a strategic collaboration aimed at developing a new generation of Filipino talents, many of whom come from the pageantry scene.
As one of the country’s premier talent agencies behind some of the biggest stars in Philippine entertainment, VAA is expected to help open wider opportunities in television, film, music, hosting, and digital platforms for the women under the partnership.
The talents included in the collaboration are Zia Ainhize Arboleda, Nikki Buenafe, Meridith Bobadilla, Beatriz Angela Ocampo, Tracy Maureen Perez, MJ Suarez, Carla Jane Torcido, Erika Marie Davis, Keylyn Pan Trajano, Alyssa Geronimo, and Margarette Briton.
Among the roster, Zia Ainhize Arboleda first entered the entertainment scene through modeling before competing in pageants, eventually winning Miss World Philippines Laguna and joining Miss World Philippines 2026. Aside from pageantry, she is also passionate about singing and visual arts.
Nikki Buenafe, a Filipino-Iranian beauty queen and host, currently reigns as Face of Beauty International after defeating 31 candidates in Taiwan. Prior to that, she won titles such as Limgas na Pangasinan, Miss Multinational Philippines 2024, and Face of Beauty Philippines 2025.
Meridith Bobadilla of Occidental Mindoro started young in pageantry and later represented the Philippines in Miss Teen Earth International 2025 in India, where she finished as second runner-up.
Beatriz Angela Ocampo rose to prominence after finishing second runner-up in Miss Grand International Philippines 2025. Beyond pageants, she is also active as a content creator, dancer, and tourism advocate.
Meanwhile, Tracy Maureen Perez, Miss World Philippines 2021, joins the roster after representing the country in the 70th Miss World competition in Puerto Rico, where she placed in the Top 12. She also advocates for single parents through her project “Para Kay Nanay: A Single Mother’s Journey.”
MJ Suarez brings television experience alongside her pageantry background, having appeared in projects such as “Mano Po Legacy,” “Isn’t She Lovely,” “Tadhana,” “It’s Showtime,” and “I Juander.”
Carla Jane Torcido, on the other hand, is a model, singer, content creator, and beauty queen who won Miss Grand Philippines Samar Island 2025 and Miss Fit Philippines Samar Island 2025.
Adding versatility to the roster is Erika Marie Davis, who has already appeared in projects such as ‘Bubble Gang,’ ‘Zoomers,’ ‘Unbreak My Heart,’ ‘John en Ellen,’ and the international film ‘Deadly Chapter.’
One of the most groundbreaking additions is Keylyn Pan Trajano, who made history as one of the first transwomen to compete in female pageants in the Philippines and parts of Southeast Asia and the Middle East. She also entered the Top 12 of Universal Woman 2025 and currently serves as chairwoman of the Just Smile Charity Foundation.
Also part of the collaboration is Alyssa Geronimo, a beauty queen, singer, model, and theater actress from Nueva Ecija who is also a senior US tax accountant and a double degree holder in Accountancy and Accounting Technology.
Completing the lineup is Margarette Briton, a mental health advocate and beauty queen who became first runner-up in Miss Grand International Philippines 2025 representing Bicolandia.
During the launch, Vic del Rosario, president and CEO of Viva Entertainment, shared that the collaboration stemmed from his long-time professional relationship with ALV founder Arnold Vegafria.
“Si Arnold, matagal ko nang kaibigan. Sixteen years old pa lang siya, nagpo-promote na kami ng concert,” Del Rosario said.
He added, “Matagal na kaming nagsasama, may mga artista kami na co-managed. Sabi ko sa kanya, bakit hindi tayo magsanib-puwersa para hindi mo na ikinakalat-kalat sa iba-iba?”
Del Rosario also emphasized Viva’s growing platforms such as Viva One, film production, and music, which can now help support the talents under the partnership.
“We need more artists… So this is the start of our collaboration. Thank you, Arnold, for the trust,” he said.
He also praised the talents’ versatility.
“Magagaling kumanta, magagaling mag-host. So gawin na nating wholesale, huwag nang tingi-tingi,” he added.
