Yassi Pressman Named as The 2023 Ginebra San Miguel Calendar Girl
Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI)
introduces Filipino-British actress and Queen of the Dance Floor Yassi Pressman
as its 2023 Calendar Girl in an event attended by friends from media, social
media celebrities, GSMI dealers, and other brand ambassadors.
Yassi was surprised and honored when
she got a call that she was chosen to be the newest member of the GSMI family.
“Being a part of such a great legacy is something that is going to be a
milestone in my life,” says Yassi. “It’s really something special to be part of
a company that serves world-class quality products, and it means a lot to me
that they chose me to be a part of the brand,” she continued.
It was the first
time again, after two years, that the event was held face-to-face. “We are
excited to finally hold our Ginebra San Miguel 2023 Calendar Girl launch live
again! For us, this launch also signals the atmosphere for next year. The
pandemic has affected many Filipinos, but now is the time to recover—armed with
Bagong Tapang, to dream and hope again, and to spread that positivity to
others,” says Marketing Manager Ron Molina.
With the theme
“Queen of the Barangay,” the calendar features Yassi as a modern Filipina that
is able to adjust to the new normal with positivity and productivity through
her “matapang,” “ganado,” and “never-say-die” attitude.
YASSI AS “QUEEN OF THE BARANGAY”
Yassi prepared herself
physically and mentally to be the best representation of what an ideal Ginebra
calendar girl should be. She admits that prior to her selection, she was always
trying to keep herself fit. “Of course, there were times that I also had to
give in to my cravings, but at the end of the day, I knew my priority was to be
stronger, healthier, and happier.”
Preparing for the
calendar shoot, Yassi pushed herself to do weight training, boxing, and having
a healthy diet. “My fitness journey helped me become a better version of
myself.” As for her mental preparation, she just kept in mind Ginebra’s
taglines like “Ganado sa Buhay,” and “Never-Say-Die.”
With Yassi’s positivity
and optimism in life, her personality shined through the six layouts of the
Ginebra San Miguel 2023 calendar. The photo shoot was also done on location
after two years, reflecting the relaxed and open atmosphere we anticipate in
the coming year.
The six layouts are
inspired by different cocktail mixes. The first one is “Ginsu Mix” set in an
auto repair shop, reminding the importance of hard work and passion in
everything we do. The second layout is “Calamansi Surprise,” showing Yassi
amidst greenery and nature.
“Kula-Orange Fizz” is
the third layout, featuring a background filled with dried pampas grass with
wooden trays where one can display spirits and mix cocktails. According to
Yassi, she could relate to this design as she had her dream home renovated
recently, which now features a lot of touches of brown wood furniture and
neutral shades. “I also have a mini bar in my living room–an open space to bond
with my family and friends.”
The fourth layout is
the “Velocity Mix,” something that seems like it’s from a blockbuster summer
movie complete with a ref full of Ginebra products. While “Sky Prisma” is the
fifth layout, also in a beach setting, but this time with a picturesque sunset
in the background. Last is the “Mango Daiquiri,” where Yassi is magnified by a
bonfire by the beach, the best place to experience Ginebra’s creative cocktails
and concoctions. Just don't forget your coolers and ice boxes for that perfect
night!
Personally, it was hard
for Yassi to choose a favorite among the six calendar layouts, but she has a
bias toward the “Velocity Mix.” “It’s because I always enjoy beach time with
family and friends–a ‘ginstronomic’ trip with our favorite food and gin. The
drink also has candies and gummies–the perfect combo for me, as it is sweetness
with a kick!”
YASSI ON BEING A MODERN FILIPINA
During the pandemic, the actress and
entrepreneur has gained new discoveries about herself–a new purpose, pride, and
passion that resonates not only with her family but the whole barangay.
As an empowered Filipina woman, Yassi
owns multiple businesses, knows how to tend to her organic garden, fixes things
at home, and concocts rejuvenating drinks for herself and her family—all while
fulfilling her commitments in the entertainment industry.
With her self-discovery, Yassi also
realized to be kinder to herself and has become the “matapang” woman she is by
refusing to let difficult circumstances pull her down. “When I was younger, my
father always advised me to keep trying because, as he said—if you try and try
and you succeed, you’re going to be happy, but if you try and try and you fail,
I’ll be there to catch you,” says Yassi. Her family, the source of her
“tapang,” made her fearless in the face of whatever trials or tribulations she
may face.
Despite her personal struggles, Yassi
continues to hone the talents that she already has and allows her inner beauty
to radiate, too, in order to inspire others. According to her, she shows her
most natural self online and sometimes even reveals some not-so-glamorous side
of a celebrity because she believes that it would be healthy for people,
especially the youth, to see that genuine side of her.
“I am open to everybody [on social
media] about my battles and journey toward being healthier and stronger,” says
the 2023 Ginebra calendar girl. “Whenever I get messages from little girls or
any netizen saying that I inspire them to dance, act, and to keep moving
forward, it gives me the ‘ganado’ feeling and hope and aspiration to empower
more women!”
If there are things that the pandemic
or the recent months have made women realize, it’s that they can accomplish
things that are not expected from them and deliver more than the ordinary. “I
think Ginebra San Miguel chose me because I embody courage, passion, and its
never-say-die spirit. Growing up in showbusiness, you'd experience a lot of
rejections and comments from people, and while we know we should just brush
them off—especially the non-constructive criticisms—they sometimes get to you,”
adds Yassi.
But amid all these rejections and
disappointments in the past, Yassi just soldiered on, keeping a “never say die”
attitude. Eventually, she became unstoppable, brimming with positivity and
personality, allowing her to rise above the crowd.
As “Queen of the Barangay,” Yassi and
her friends know how to have a good time—with good music and drinks, as seen on
her social media posts. “We love theme parties; the last one we did was about
sunflowers. We also did disco and Coachella.”
The new brand ambassador also shared
that her favorite gin drink is the GSM Blue Mojito because of its light taste and
her friends can easily enjoy the drink by just simply putting ice or adding any
fruits like pineapple for a fruity flavor.
As GSM’s newest brand ambassador,
Yassi hopes to spread positivity and continue to inspire and empower women and
the youth—sharing the “ganado” spirit with her 28 million followers on social
media.
THE GINEBRA CALENDAR TRADITION
The Ginebra San Miguel Calendar Girl
is a long-held tradition in GSMI and an important part of the brand’s history.
Since its inception in 1988, beauty queens, actresses, and models who have made
their mark in their respective fields have graced the Ginebra San Miguel
calendar. Among them were Marian Rivera (2009 and 2014), Anne Curtis (2011),
Solenn Heusaff (2012), Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach (2019), Sanya Lopez
(2020), and Chie Filomeno (2022).
GSMI is the producer of Ginebra San
Miguel, the world’s largest-selling gin, according to the leading global drinks
journal Drinks International. GSMI’s other quality distilled spirits include
GSM Blue Light Gin, GSM Blue Mojito, GSM Blue Margarita, GSM Blue Gin Pomelo,
Ginebra San Miguel Premium Gin, 1834 Premium Distilled Gin, Antonov Vodka,
Añejo Gold Rum, Primera Light Brandy, and the Philippines’ no. 1 Chinese wine
Vino Kulafu.
For more details, log on to www.ginebrasanmiguel.com or visit the official Ginebra San
Miguel Facebook page www.facebook.com/BarangayGinebra.
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