Christian Bautista Wins 2013 Elan Awards

Christian Bautista, Modern Filipino Gentleman

Elan Awards was established by a popular leather brand, McJIM. It aims to inspire all Filipino men to become a true gentlemen of our modern times. The Elan Awards inspire more Filipinos to blend a sense of style, gentlemanly manners and values, and the drive to succeed.

Based on three criteria: Elegance, of Style and Manners and Etiquette, judges chose Top 12 Finalist and the winner was chosen by popular vote, the votes were cast on the Official Facebook Fan Page of Mc JIM Classic Leather. 

Christian Bautista wins the 2013 Elan Awards!

Singer Christian Bautista wins the Search for the Modern Filipino Gentleman, the 2013 Elan Awards.

He received a prestigious Elan trophy, designed by acclaimed contemporary Filipino artist Igan D'Bayan, one year supply of McJIM Classic Leather Products and P100,000. Elan Awards donated P100,000 to Christian Bautista's charity of choice, World Vision which he's been supporting for several years now.

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The eleven other Elan Awards finalists will also receive certificate of recognition and a six-month supply of McJIM leather products. The Top 12 finalists are:

1. Senator-elect Sony Angara
2. Singer Christian Bautista
3. Actor and director Dingdong Dantes
4. Celebrity food blogger Erwan Heussaff
5. Actor Xian Lim
6. Acclaimed actor Coco Martin
7. Actor and producer Piolo Pascual
8. Singer and entrepreneur Richard Poon
9. Actor and fitness enthusiast Derek Ramsay
10. Actor and singer Jericho Rosales 
11. Professional basketball athlete and TV Host Chris Tiu 
12. AZKALS member Phil Younghusband. 

Elan trophy, designed by acclaimed contemporary Filipino artist Igan D'Bayan