It all started in 2018 with our OG batch of six—dubbed the Cosmo Cam Crew, these women featured in our videos and attended events, and paved the way for a second batch of six fun-loving Cosmo Cam Crew girls in 2019.
The fam grew in 2020, with a total of *22 girls* joining the squad. After three years, we introduced the first-ever Cosmo Vibe Tribe in 2020—a group of 20 outgoing, funny, quirky, and talented Pinays. The Cosmo Vibe Tribe became 25 members strong in 2021, and covered content from pop culture and lifestyle, to fashion and beauty.
Now, Cosmopolitan Philippines is back with our newest batch of fun, fearless, and forward Pinay content creators!
Get to know the 15 *super cool* members of the 2023 Cosmo Vibe Tribe:
Carmel Aquino
Preferred nickname: Chyna
Age: 21
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Ultimate celebrity crush: David Licauco and Choi Woo Shik
Current obsession: Tiktok, skincare, and collecting anything that is pink
Fun fact: I love mechanical keyboards.
Describe yourself in 3 words: girlboss, focused, motivated
Follow Carmel on Instagram and TikTok
Isaiah Ollano
Preferred nickname: Olli
Age: 22
Zodiac sign: Cancer
Ultimate celebrity crush: Kim Taehyung
Current obsession: Shopping
Fun fact: I have a very, very big appetite.
Describe yourself in 3 words: fierce, creative, optimistic
Follow Isaiah on Instagram and TikTok
Frances Alignay
Preferred nickname: Frances
Age: 22
Zodiac sign: Pisces
Ultimate celebrity crush: Jeon Jungkook
Current obsession: Indulging in self-care rituals! From lighting a fresh-scented candle to painting my nails every weekend—— these little things scream extra love for me.
Fun fact: I love going on solo dates! I find peace being out alone [enjoying] a coffee, [taking] a daytime stroll, or perhaps, [watching] a movie.
Describe yourself in 3 words: assertive, passionate, easygoing
Follow Frances on Instagram and TikTok
Julia Sucgang-Bonoan
Preferred nickname: Julia
Age: 28
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Ultimate celebrity crush: Chris Evans
Current obsession: My baby daughter
Fun fact: I am ambidextrous.
Describe yourself in 3 words: sporty, creative, and grateful
Follow Julia on Instagram and TikTok
Kat Lacanilao
Preferred nickname: Kat
Age: 21
Zodiac sign: Libra
Ultimate celebrity crush: None!
Current obsession: Ice Dancers Kaganovskaya and Angelopol
Fun fact: I've broken my nose twice, both times by walking into a door.
Describe yourself in 3 words: The Always G!
Follow Kat on Instagram and TikTok
Kimiko Beltran
Preferred nickname: Miko
Age: 26
Zodiac sign: Pisces
Ultimate celebrity crush: Henry Golding
Current obsession: I'm obsessed with home organizers [and] Home Buddies budols! I wanna make my condo and study place super cozy.
Fun fact: My whole wardrobe is filled with Uniqlo pieces, you can definitely hear the words "Welcome to Uniqlo" whenever you open my closet. LOL!
Describe yourself in 3 words: calm, cool, caffeinated
Follow Kimiko on Instagram and TikTok
Mara Santos
Preferred nickname: Mara
Age: 23
Zodiac sign: Virgo
Ultimate celebrity crush: Charlie Puth
Current obsession: oversized knits + flared jeans + platform shoes, nail and eyelash extensions, everything in the colors nude and black, traveling, and working out!
Fun fact: If I won a sweepstake that could give me a lifetime supply of anything I wanted, it would be an unlimited supply of llaollao! Also, I initially took ECE before taking Communication Arts.
Describe yourself in 3 words: courageous, powerful, and goal-getter!
Follow Mara on Instagram and TikTok
Pia Velasquez
Preferred nickname: Pia
Age: 23
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Ultimate celebrity crush: Cha Eun Woo (it switches up every time I watch a new k-drama!)
Current obsession: Claudia and Austen from Love Island— they’re just too cute, I found myself fangirling!
Fun fact: Have you ever met someone who has their entire closet uploaded to an app, and logs her outfit each day? Well, I do, just like Cher from Clueless! Honestly, it’s also a good way to get ready in five minutes!
Describe yourself in 3 words: adventurous, passionate, and ambitious
Follow Pia on Instagram and TikTok
Reese Francia
Preferred nickname: Reese
Age: 22
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Ultimate celebrity crush: Harry Styles
Current obsession: Astrology and crystals! I love manifesting things.
Fun fact: I’m a miracle baby! My mother asked a group of nuns to pray na maging baby girl ako.
Describe yourself in 3 words: goal-getter, kalog, passionate
Follow Reese on Instagram and TikTok
Sam Fermin
Preferred nickname: Samantha
Age: 22
Zodiac sign: Pisces
Ultimate celebrity crush: BrightWin (Bright and Win)
Current obsession: Wearing loafer-type shoes!
Fun fact: I started pursuing a career as a freelance makeup artist when I was 18 years old.
Describe yourself in 3 words: limitless, passionate, and fearless
Follow Sam on Instagram and TikTok
Therese Laput
Preferred nickname: Therese
Age: 23
Zodiac sign: Libra
Ultimate celebrity crush: Pedro Pascal
Current obsession: Lip liners
Fun fact: I'm double-jointed, so my fingers and arms are hypermobile, making me look freaky sometimes. Hire me in your next horror film maybe? *Winks*
Describe yourself in 3 words: empathetic, imaginative, empowered
Follow Therese on Instagram and TikTok
Yen Salvosa
Preferred nickname: Yen
Age: 21
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Ultimate celebrity crush: Vinci Malizon (HORI7ON)
Current obsession: Taking photos of sunsets
Fun fact: If I weren't taking a medicine-related program, I would probably take something related to film. My interest in films started when I made travel diaries for my YouTube channel. If given the chance, a portion of my heart also wants to pursue a career in the film industry someday.
Describe yourself in 3 words: confident, passionate, goal-getter
