As part of Bench's 30th anniversary with a denim and underwear show at the Mall of Asia Arena last November 18, no other than Kim Chiu along with Lovi Poe, Solenn Heussaff-Bolzico, Liza Soberano, Kathryn Bernardo, Sarah Lahbati and Bea Alonzo in the cover of Philippine Tatler's November 2017 issue.
Aside from Kim, her leading men such as Jake Cuenca, JC de Vera, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Coco Martin, Pinoy Big Brother alumnus Gerald Anderson, Robi Domingo, Ejay Falcon and Mikee Lee are being part of the clothing line.
FAR EAST. Part 2 was the Far East segment with China’s top male model Ji Huan Bo leading the pack.
He was soon followed by hunks Ron Morales, John James Uy, Jon Avila, Jon Hall, and Andrew Wolff; singers Karylle and Christian Bautista; StarStruck graduates Paulo Avelino, Steven Silva, Sarah Lahbati, Enzo Pineda, Diva Montelaba, and Rocco Nacino; Survivor Philippines castways Shaun Rodriguez and Suzuki Sadatsugu; actor AJ Dee; teen heartthrobs Robi Domingo and David Chua; sexy stars Iwa Moto, Iya Villania, and Zanjoe Marudo.
A Twitter user who said "Nakakatawa yung ginawa ni Robi Domingo sa Bench Uncut."
The loveteam of Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson, wearing elaborate costumes, closed the segment.
BRAZIL. The show reached its peak during the Brazil segment.
Pokwang was followed by Kapuso actress Carla Abellana and Kapamilya heartthrob Enchong Dee.
RUSSIA. The last part of the show was the Russia segment.
Print and commercial model Georgina Wilson came out in a Cinderella-like carriage with male models in their undies escorting her on her way down.
Gerald Anderson and Enchong Dee both returned on this segment, as well as Jon Avila, Rafael Rosell, and Andrew Wolff. The other celebrities who appeared on this segment are TV5 hunk JC de Vera; Are You The Next Big Star winners Frencheska Farr and Geoff Taylor; StarStruck’s Prince Stefan and Dex Quindoza; and Kapamilya young stars Ejay Falcon, Rayver Cruz, and Shaina Magdayao.
Three years later, when de Vera and Falcon made a Cosmopolitan Bachelor Bash runway out of "Gandang Gabi Vice" stage.
Lalo pa siyang nagiging hot kapag, sabi nga ni Vice Ganda... "hubad, hubad, hubad, baril, baril, baril!" moments niya hehehe!
"The colorful Brazil portion was inspired by exotic birds of the Amazon, according to designer Val Taguba. The most action-packed segment featuring accidental porn star Katrina Halili and young heartthrob Enchong Dee." ('Bench Uncut': It's a tradition!', CHUVANESS By Cecile Van Straten, The Philippine Star, July 7, 2010)
“When Enchong Dee made his entrance at this year’s Bench Universe show, he owned the night in no less than an aerial canoe, looking every bit the gladiator with his toned body and feisty stance.” (Metro Magazine, November 2012)
She would appear at Bench Under the Stars denim and underwear show this year.
