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Size, Strength, and Authenticity: A New Era in Natural Bodybuilding Emerges


The NBA (Natural Bodybuilding Australia) bodybuilding show hit the stage with a bang on November 11, 2023, at Ayala Circuit Mall, Makati, showcasing the epitome of natural physique excellence.


In the lead-up to the event, NBA went above and beyond, offering participants exclusive posing workshops and seminars. Renowned posing coach Ken Lizardo shared key insights, while NBA Head Judge Phil Lenner making a special appearance, adding a personal touch to the athletes' preparation.


For the male competitors, the divisions ranged from bodybuilding to Men's Classic Physique and Men's Physique, each finely segmented based on height, age, and experience. The female divisions featured Bikini, Fitness, and Sports Model, each also with its own specific categories.


However, clarity was needed, especially concerning the differences between women's Bikini, Fitness, and Sports Model categories. NBA took to social media, posting detailed expectations for Bikini, emphasizing a softer, beach-body look compared to the Sports Model Class. The post highlighted the importance of a lean physique, outlining expectations for abdominals, shoulders, and quads.


A notable lesson from the past involved two standout Bikini athletes whose shredded physiques won over many of us spectators and surprised the crowd. While visually impressive, it's speculated that their extreme definition led to point deductions, highlighting the importance of athletes understanding the specific expectations of their category.


Furthermore, the natural bodybuilders who graced the stage at the NBA Bodybuilding Show 2023 are not just participants; they are actively challenging and redefining the very image of what it means to be a natural athlete. The male participants, in particular, showcased a noticeable increase in size that left spectators in awe. The NBA's unwavering commitment to a stringent drug-free policy only amplifies the athletes' dedication and discipline. The entire show stands as a powerful testament to the incredible results that can be achieved through unwavering focus and determination.


What truly set this event apart was the sheer magnitude of muscle and size on display, captivating the audience and garnering absolute admiration. These athletes represent years of dedicated effort, investing countless hours in the gym to cultivate natural muscle and achieve the impressive size that set a new standard at the event. This marks a groundbreaking shift in the perception of natural bodybuilding, highlighting the extraordinary potential that can be unlocked through authentic dedication and relentless hard work. The NBA Bodybuilding Show 2023 not only celebrated physical prowess but also unveiled a new era in the realm of natural athleticism.


Much kudos to NBA Universe for impeccable organization and unmatched event hype. From supportive seminars to a very engaging host, NBA spared no effort in ensuring a memorable experience for participating athletes and the enthusiastic audience. It's no wonder NBA holds the title for the biggest natural bodybuilding show in the Philippines.


In a world where natural bodybuilding takes center stage, the NBA Bodybuilding Show 2023 was a spectacle of discipline, showcasing the power of the human body when fueled by commitment and passion. If you missed this year's show, you missed witnessing a display of next-level excellence and the true embodiment of the natural bodybuilding journey, so I hope you make it a priority to come out to next year's show.


And without much ado, here is the Winner's List...


NBA UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES

November 11, 2023

Ayala Circuit Mall, Makati

Produced by Natural Bodybuilding Australia


PROCARD WINNERS

Bodybuilding – Julius Gonzales

Mens Classic Physique – Jeff Martin Banal

Mens Physique – Jarred Jones Gara

Womens Fitness – Imelda Walotka

Bikini – Sheinie Foster

BODYBUILDING – UNDER 21

1st Kellmer Quebral

2nd Cris Dave Baasa

BODYBUILDING – GRAND MASTERS 50+

1st Joseph Velasco

2nd Michael Brady

3rd Jessie Felipe

4th Jeffrey Hyde

5th Robert Dimitrievic

BODYBUILDING – MASTERS 40+

1st Ariel Sillano

2nd Joel Erwin Horcajo

3rd Francis Joy Tolentino

4th Edwin Alde Lobenia

5th Marvin Movera

BODYBUILDING – BEGINNERS

1st Jeff Martin Banal

2nd Brendon Viernes

3rd Francis Joy Tolentino

4th Jimmy Bayo Pentoy Jr.

5th Kellmer Quebral

BODYBUILDING -- INTERMEDIATE

1st Julius Gonzales

2nd Magnus Villafuerte

3rd Danden Breis

4th Edwin Alde Lobenia

5th Adrian Pogosa

BODYBUILDING – LIGHT WEIGHT

1st Julius Gonzales

2nd Dexter Estacio

3rd Kellmer Quebral

4th Marvin David

5th Mark David Nasalga

BODYBUILDING – HEAVY WEIGHT

1st John de Vega

2nd Ariel Sillano

3rd Magnus Villafuerte

4th Danden Breis

5th Michael Brady

MENS CLASSIC PHYSIQUE – Physique 40+

1st Joel Erwin Horcajo

2nd Judyrick Urdaneta

3rd Edwin Alde Lobenia

4th Vincent Augustin Gutierrez

5th Marvin Movera


MENS CLASSIC PHYSIQUE – BEGINNERS, CLASS A

1st Bryan Maala Tagapulutan

2nd Dexter Estacio

3rd Jimmy Bayo Pentoy Jr.

4th Juan Marciano Pasiliao Montelibano

5th Carlos Joaquin Saldana


MENS CLASSIC PHYSIQUE – CLASS B

1st Jarred Jones Gara

2nd Moises Absin

3rd Brendon Viernes

4th Ralph Laurenz Grantusa

5th Dan Mediana


MENS CLASSIC PHYSIQUE – CLASS C

1st Jeff Martin Banal

2nd Renz Sarmiento

3rd Martin Orencia

4th Alfer Villafer

5th Kean Yhermaine Argones

MENS CLASSIC PHYSIQUE – INTERMEDIATE

1st Jonhly Baloloy

2nd Rafael Xius Del Rio

3rd Marvin Salcedo

4th Michael Le

5th Karan Grewal

MENS CLASSIC PHYSIQUE – OPEN

1st Jeff Martin Banal

2nd Christian Navarro

3rd Ariel Sillano

4th Jimmy Bayo Pantoy Jr.

5th Renz Sarmiento

MENS PHYSIQUE – BEGINNERS, CLASS A

1st Ranny Comia

2nd John Harvey Carbon

3rd John Michael Banal

4th Khervin Meade

5th Brixter Endiafe Robles


MENS PHYSIQUE – BEGINNERS, CLASS B

1st Vincent Louie Ruloma

2nd Ralph Laurenz Grantusa

3rd Juan Marciano Pasiliao Montelibano

4th Nico Jean Dadiz Veridiano

5th Jan Vashner Bayot


MENS PHYSIQUE – BEGINNERS, CLASS C

1st Dan Lawrence Sotto

2nd Roy de Juan Santiago

3rd Euneflor Jose Jipos

4th Richard Jr. Raymundo

5th Justine Farmson


MENS PHYSIQUE – BEGINNERS, CLASS D

1st Moises Absin

2nd Robert de Luna

3rd Dan Mediana

4th Renzo Artuz

5th John de Castro


MENS PHYSIQUE – BEGINNERS, CLASS E

1st John Tacker Abardo

2nd Kean Yhermaine Argones

3rd Rey Toledo

4th Karl Danielle Barroga

5th Carll Michael Martinez


MENS PHYSIQUE – BEGINNERS, CLASS F

1st William Serion

2nd Jericho Villalobos

3rd Joey Remis

4th Leon Lloyd Angele

5th John Calvin Raymundo

MENS PHYSIQUE – INTERMEDIATE, CLASS A

1st Johnly Baloloy

2nd Christopher Gabriel Certeza

3rd Arnold Alcoran

4th Bryan Maala Tagapulutan

5th Joe Mark Guiuan


MENS PHYSIQUE – INTERMEDIATE, CLASS B

1st Jarred Jones Gara

2nd Angelo Jose Tayson Subaldo

3rd Archie Von Cagatin

4th Raymond Peter Laping

5th Josiah Contreras

MENS PHYSIQUE – OPEN TALL, CLASS B

1st William Serion

2nd Nesty Mark Serrano

3rd John De Castro

4th John Calvin Raymundo

5th Leon Lloyd Angele

MENS PHYSIQUE – OPEN SHORT, CLASS A

1st Dan Lawrence Sotto

2nd Rafael Xius Del Rio

3rd Arnold Alcoran

4th Raymond Peter Laping

5th Jodel Bandal Delantar


MENS PHYSIQUE – OPEN SHORT, CLASS B

1st Moises Absin

2nd John Tacker Abardo

3rd Jericho Kenneth Villalobos

4th Josiah Contreras

5th Alexander John Silverio

MENS FITNESS – BEGINNERS, CLASS A

1st Christian Libunao

2nd Sean Matthew Alegre

3rd Paul Van Dyk Taup

4th Manish Dhadwal

5th Karan Grewal


MENS FITNESS – BEGINNERS, CLASS B

1st Curt Jannsen De Guzman

2nd John Christian Matschuck

3rd Anjo Resurreccion

4th Kyle Andre Batin

5th Jonen Ida

MENS FITNESS – INTERMEDIATE, OPEN

1st Kurt Mendoza

2nd Christian Loreto Labios

3rd. Ken Garancho

4th Jeffrey Taguba

5th Karan Grewal

BIKINI – ONE PIECE SWIMSUIT

1st Sheinie Foster

2nd Candice Gayle De Guzman

3rd Zechaniah Jadeniel Labbao

4th Kayla Severo

5th Meerah Gahol

BIKINI -- BEGINNERS

1st Lindsay Rodriguez

2nd Anne Margareth Ong

3rd Edralhynne Clarysse Umlas

4th Candice Gayle De Guzman

5th Rix Hernandez

BIKINI – INTERMEDIATE

1st Sheinie Foster

2nd Marielle Louise Rabanos

3rd Julie Abejero

4th Yashine Luz Paredes

5th Lara Salve Ahat

BIKINI – OPEN SHORT

1st Sheinie Foster

2nd Lindsay Rodriguez

3rd Marielle Louise Rabanos

4th Anne Margareth Ong

5th Julie Abejero

BIKINI – OPEN TALL

1st Edralhynne Clarysse Umlas

2nd Yashine Luz Paredes

3rd Rix Hernandez

4th Maricar Alconcel

FITNESS -- BEGINNERS

1st Zezette Ceniza – Arcosa

2nd Juliana Apils

FITNESS – INTERMEDIATE, OPEN SHORT

1st Imelda Walotka

2nd Zezette Ceniza – Arcosa

SPORTS MODEL -- OPEN

1st Zezette Ceniza – Arcosa

2nd Anne Margareth Ong

3rd Richell Cailao

4th Maria Celine Ericka Grandeza

5th Zechaniah Jadeniel Labbao

FIGURE – OPEN

1st Maria Celine Ericka Grandeza

2nd Julian Apils

3rd Grace Akkari


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