Phoemela Baranda In Flight for UNO Magazine August 2010 issue

Entertainment TV host/model Phoemela Baranda salutes the air pilots by going topless on the cover of UNO Magazine August 2010 issue.

In this issue:

Award-winning writer Angelo “Sarge” Lacuesta gives us two stories about desire and flight, accompanied by an airport shoot starring the lovely Shawn Yao and Annicka Dolonius.

Kristine Lim Spoor writes about life in New Zealand, Denise Mallabo pays a visit to Ilocos Norte, and Yvette Tan writes about destinations unusual and foreboding.

Menchu Aquino Sarmiento tells us about the gender-transcending Transpinays. Sylvia Mayuga pays tribute to aviation pioneer Capt. Bobby Lim.

Marguerite Alcazaren de Leon lets us into the mind of a Japanese porn star. Andrea Go gives us the Divino experience from a girl’s POV. We count down hentai’s greatest hits. And Armi Millare of Up Dharma Down eats organic with us.

[Image courtesy by UNO]

Phoemela Barranda and LJ Moreno included in ABS-CBN's "Pinoy Fear Factor"

Twelve names were revealed that includes TV Patrol World Entertainment segment host Phoemela Barranda and actress LJ Moreno for ABS-CBN's "Pinoy Fear Factor" challege.

The reality challenge show pits seven males and five females in death-defying stunts in South America.

The other participantes are:

Elmer – a veterinary
Jose – a culinary student
Manuel – a ‘balikbayan’ from Australia
Jommy – a model
Ram – former varsity player
Marion – a challenger from Tarlac
RJ – a stevedore with two kids from Tarlac
Janna – former “Wowowee” host
Savanah – ledge dancer
Gail Nicolas – 2007’s Mossimo Bikini Summit winner

It will run for 15 weeks with three stunts shown every week. The winner will receive P2 million and a house and lot from Avida of Ayala Land.

Phoemela Barranda and Ira Cruz hurt in car accident

ABS-CBN News' Star Patroller-Model Phoemela Barranda was injured after her Ford Escape (with plate no. XMX-718) crashed into a street light post in Urdaneta Village along EDSA in Makati City, early Saturday 2:00 a.m.

According to Witness, Phoemela with her companion is reportedly intoxicated.

The said companion is her boyfriend, band member Ira Cruz.

Urdaneta Village's security guard Mike Gil Bareto was the first to respond to the accident. He said Barranda immediately identified herself and ask him to call for a towing service.

The couple were brought to Makati Medical Center, where they were treated for their wounds.