The heat of summer is officially on; bikini contests are being held left and right in and out of the Metro. And, in doing their part in welcoming the hottest days of the year, the organizers of Hataw Superbodies Bikini Open recently held the formal screening-cum-press-launch of this year’s run of the popular annual competition. Now on its fourth year, Hataw Superbodies Bikini Open keeps up with the tradition of setting the stage sizzling at the night of the actual competition by giving us a visual feast of gorgeous young men and women. The male candidates in this year’s competition are: Jed Rivera, Chad Diaz, Ralph Darell Mateo, AJ Ona, Clark Campbell, Miguel Chico Gitano, Gamac Mendoza, Jimwell Bondoc, Russell Edge Ramos, Justin Royce Dizon, Robin Kelly Ocampo, Paolo Aseniero, Ernest de Lumban, Renz Martin and Melvin Sevilla. Also taking part in the contest but are who did not make it during the press launch are Jaydee Cruz (formerly known as Jimmy Dionisio), Mark Daniel Alarcon (Ginoong San Juan 2009) and Rafael Morales.

Hataw Superbodies Bikini Open Year 4 will be held on April 25, 2009 at the Techno Wave Bar, Il Terrazzo,Tomas Morato, Quezon City. The show will be hosted by Richard Pinlac and Janelle Jamer and will be having Maureen Larazzabal, Will Sandejas, Thea Aquino and the Cappuccinos as its guest performers. The pageant is made possible through the efforts of the management of the tabloids Hataw and Remate as well as Kanlaon Records.

The male candidates

Jed Rivera

Chad Diaz

Ralph Darell Mateo

AJ Ona

Clark Campbell

Miguel Chico Gitano

Gamac Mendoza

Jimwell Bondoc

Russell Edge Ramos

Justin Royce Dizon

Robin Kelly Ocampo

Paolo Aseniero

Ernest De Lumban

Renz Martin

Melvin Sevilla