If there was one word to describe our year at Cosmo it would be: eventful. And it's pretty fitting given that it was our 27th year. IKR, can you believe it?! To celebrate this milestone, we dug deeper into what it means to be fun, fearless, and forward Pinays in 2024 through our digital covers—with the help of inspiring celebs and personalities, ofc!
From embodying body positivity in January to launching two (!) new cover series to taking over digital billboards across the country, our year has been filled with new experiences and realizations. Of course, it was thanks, in part, to our cover stars who shared their personal stories and imparted inspirational advice on how they're living their lives according to their own terms. We hope you were also inspired by their fire to be unapologetically yourself.
So, in case you're looking for some inspo for your "words to live by" in your 2025 mood board, we've listed down all of our digital cover stars in 2024 and their most quotable quotes below:
Cosmopolitan Philippines' Covers In 2024
Sarah Lahbati
New Year, new me—that was Sarah Lahbati's mindset as she entered 2024. The Cosmo January cover star was the subject of many headlines coming into the new year, but the 31-year-old actress took it all in stride and earned the Internet's support in the process.
Quote to remember: "There's nothing like functioning at a calm level when things are being thrown at you, and you're being challenged and going through difficulties that you can't control. That's how you grow as a person and achieve greater things. That's when opportunities come flowing through your door."
Jericho Rosales
All year round, we feature female celebrities who have made an impact on pop culture, but it's a different story come February. Traditionally, our Cosmo cover star for that month is reserved for couples or men who make us feel all the feels. In 2024, that honor was given to Jericho Rosales, the team—and undoubtedly everyone's—OG teleserye crush.
Quote to remember: "One thing that really helped me is being solid about what I want in my life. And in terms of my career, I want to be the happiest actor that I can be. I'm just going to enjoy this life I've set up for myself wherein I can work and have fun at the same time."
Iza Calzado
March is a big deal for us—it's the month when we reveal our Women of Influence awardees, and most importantly, our headliner for the Women's Month cover. This year, we put the spotlight on Iza Calzado
Quote to remember: "Life has a funny way of pulling you down, making you not believe in yourself. You make mistakes, you fail, you don’t land a job, you get your heart broken. All these things will make you question your worth. It is about rising, rebuilding, recalibrating, and then again reminding yourself of your worth. If you have that power to create your own self-worth, your happiness, and your peace, nobody can take that away from you."
Ina Raymundo
They say life begins at 40, but for Ina Raymundo, there's no deadline to pursuing one's dreams. The 49-year-old actress and our all-around life peg sizzled in our Cosmo April cover, where she dished out advice on love, life, and balancing everything in between.
Quote to remember: "If you know your worth and you are an empowered woman, the last thing that you need is an insecure man."
Rei Germar and CK De Leon
They're two of the Internet's most trusted local content creators, sharing the journey of their lives while giving us beauty budols at the same time. For our April Cosmo Up Close cover, we featured Rei Germar and CK De Leon (with SOLA Beauty!)
Quote to remember: "There are some things that I did or said, that I don't resonate with anymore because we all grow, and I feel like not growing is a scary thing. But those parts of me that I don't resonate with anymore, I would never deny them because it was still me, and they made me the person that I am today."
Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Mercado was in full bloom as our May Cosmo cover star. After a three-year hiatus, the actress was as lovely as ever and showed she still has what it takes after all these years.
Quote to remember: "Talagang dinadaanan ko lahat. Yung kailangan ko siyang i-embrace. Parang kailangan mo daanan yung hirap e, yung sakit, yung mga problema, yung challenges, para after nu’n, mas maging malakas ka."
Kazel Kinouchi
Kazel Kinouchi has worn many hats in her lifetime—as a PBB housemate and a full-fledged artista on the small screen—but her true personality shines on TikTok, where she moonlights as a live seller and ambassador for women's underwear brand ecora. Kazel shares all about that and more on her July Cosmo Up Close cover.
Quote to remember: "People might see me as masungit [and] mataray, but I really have a good heart. My friends know that I have a good heart. I have a big, big heart. I have so much love to give."
Kaila Estrada
October is Cosmo's Beauty Month, and who better to headline it than Kaila Estrada? Undoubtedly the Internet's favorite nepo baby (we obviously say that with love), the 28-year-old actress has proven time and time again why she deserves everyone's attention.
Quote to remember: "It doesn't offend me at all because it's true. It's not something that I deny. [My parents] had a different journey that nobody can ever replicate—not even me."
Kobe Paras
Why can't we revel in our kilig over our celebrity crushes all-year-round? With this thought driving us, we launched our new cover series, Cosmo Crush, which featured super cute guys who exude charisma and talent in spades, in October. And who better to be our very first Cosmo Crush than Kobe Paras? The charming basketball player didn't just show us a new facet of his cool boy persona; he also cleared up his romantic status with his now-confirmed girlfriend, Kyline Alcantara.
Quote to remember: "At first, you really get intrigued by the looks. So, it's really physical first. But when you get to know someone, that's where the feelings and those feelings come as well. Especially when you get to know the person better, it's a deeper connection."
Sam Concepcion
Our November Cosmo Crush shocked the world with his toned biceps but never-changing cute smile—yup, we're talking about none other than Sam Concepcion. Aside from proving that the Candy Cutie to Cosmo Crush pipeline is definitely real, this multitalented actor (who's very bz playing the leading man in multiple musicals these days) gave us a glimpse into his love life and career plans for 2025.
Quote to remember: "In theater, when you're doing a scene, it could be different each time. You have to be keen on observing that and receiving whatever it is that comes your way and reacting to it in the moment. It's essentially an exercise of empathy, right? I think that helps in relationships: the practice of listening and understanding and feeling what the person is feeling and reacting accordingly."
Sofia Andres
Cosmo girls are unafraid to go after what they want and our December cover star Sofia Andres is showing us how she's doing just that. The brand ambassador for the newly launched Aveeno Face Calm + Restore range proved that while she hasn't been acting in front of the camera for a while, her time has been well spent focusing on her family, growing her businesses, and protecting her peace. Preach!
Quote to remember: "I just know what I want. I know what to do and what not to do. I'm all about protecting myself…opening too much of your personal life to people. It's always chosen, it's always selected."
L
For our last Cosmo Crush of the year, we knew we had to go big. So for our readers who are also K-pop stans, we prepared the gift of having Kim Myung Soo (who goes by the stage name L) as our December Cosmo Crush. As a member of the K-pop second-gen group INFINITE and as an actor in multiple K-dramas, L has shown that he has the talent to shine onstage. What had captured everyone's attention this time around was his charisma, natural aegyo, and excitement to explore a career in the Philippines.
Quote to remember: "Let's do our best now. I think what I do now is the cornerstone of what happens in the future. My creed is to do my best in everything every moment."
Alyssa Valdez
As for our final cover star of the year, we wanted to have a phenomenal end to an amazing year. And who can deliver this better than the Phenom herself, Alyssa Valdez? We explored a different side of the volleyball MVP, tapping into a superstar persona that shows her natural charisma and confidence off the court.
Quote to remember: "I have to actually enjoy every moment of it. I have to be in it talaga. I have to feel the pain. Parang yun yung tinuro sa akin siguro ni Lord for the past few years after the pandemic—I have to feel everything so I can live,"
