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Behind the Scenes: Alexandra Rocha

Posted on Aug 04, 2009 by L.A. Consing Lopez / 4501 Views

There’s always something about a bright, smiling, fresh new face that Rogue loves.

While we’ll definitely have a certified superstar on the cover every so often (like last month’s stellar Marian Rivera, the phenomenal Angel Locsin in Dec/Jan, and Anne Curtis in last year’s July issue), we’re always proud to launch a beautiful girl on the cover as well.

This is the Appetite Issue, and while a good chunk (well actually, practically the whole August edition) is dedicated to the most delectable dishes, iconic eateries around the globe, and some of the most prominent names both in the kitchen and behind the computer screen (check out our special portfolio on the best food bloggers in the country!), this issue is also about the good life. You know, the warm and homey aspects of life that make the world such a wonderful place. Given this, we felt that Enderun student, ice cream aficionado, and beauty queen (well, not really but yes, but, read her write-up and see for yourself) was the perfect cherry to top our 2nd annual Appetite Issue.

Alexandra Rocha, or Xandra for short,  was such a delight to work with. It is working with young women like Xandra, with a refreshing, positive take on life, that makes my job easy breezy Japanezy.

Unofficial “Rogue Girl”  make-up artist, Ines Lobregat, works her magic. Ines possesses that wonderful talent of bringing out a girl’s most naturally stunning beauty.

 

“Touch me, while we’re shooting. You know you’ve got that magic touch.” Or at least that was my “clever” play of words on The Carpenters song while Bren Sales, hair stylist extraordinaire, was putting some finishing touches on Xandra’s sexy, tousled chestnuty brown hair.

 

A little touch-up goes a long way.

 

Mark Nicdao does what it takes to get the shot.

 

Break time. In this shot, Xandra, Rogue EIC Jose Mari, and Ines.

 

Our beautiful location, Tali beach. The cool, calming turquoise sea was the perfect backdrop to Xandra’s Greek goddess look—her beautifully chiseled features like the ivory sculpture of Pygmalion.

 

This pose reminds me of the brass statue of Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid in Coppenhagen, Denmark.

 

The eyes say it all. Xandra’s eyes are simply mesmerizing. A beguiling mix of hazel and green. She has a look that is at once mysterious yet inviting and comforting, like a hot cup of apple cider. Mmmmm. Are we full of the food references yet?

 

The sea glistens in the background as Xandra absorbs some sun and Mark takes his stunning photos.

A little fierceness goes a long way.

It’s a (knitted) wrap! Rogue intern, Alessandra, Xandra Rocha, and Ines pose for the camera after a long day at the beach. What a hassle!

The key to a successful shoot, aside from the obvious, a beautiful young woman and a talented and dedicated team? The subject’s gung-ho attitude, a terrific personality, and absolute trust in the vision of the magazine’s team are what it takes to make a good shoot a wonderful one. Traits of real maturity and sophistication, the elements that separate the bright young women from the dime-a-dozen girls.

Xandra truly charmed the Rogue team, and we hope that we have successfully conveyed her entrancing beauty and apple-pie warmth and allure onto the pages of our August “Appetite” issue.