Family matters.
The beauty and fashion industry can be tough to crack but these siblings have managed to thrive in the business. Meet these duos who not only share the same family names but also an affinity for beauty and passion for fashion.
Jaja and Renz Pangilinan
The middle siblings of 4 children, Jaja and Renz were always close. Since they were kids they have always been outgoing and creative so it was no surprise they became part of the same industry.
No one knows them better than each other so they rarely argue nor hold grudges when they actually do. Jaja credits Renz for inspiring her creativity while reminding him to calm down at times.
It was Renz, who is younger by two years, who was first to take on celebrity clients. He then started recommending Jaja to his roster of beauties which include Coleen Garcia, Ms World 2014 Megan Young, Ms International 2016 Kylie Versoza and KC Concepcion.
With the strength of their work, they usually end up being booked by the same clients even when those people are not aware they are related. Which is ironic and funny since they share the same last name, Renz quips.
Justine and Meinard Navato
8 years ago, while looking through his father's things, Meinard found a photo of someone who looked like him. It was only then that he discovered that he had an older sibling.
It was 3am in the morning but his excitement got the better of him and he sent a message through facebook to introduce himself. They immediately met up the next day and the connection was instant.
Justine, who is a celebrity make- up artist, eventually started bringing his younger siblings to his work. Being exposed to his brother's work is what prompted him to become a photographer.
Justine remembers a time during the pandemic when Meinard was having a spell of loneliness and even though he rarely welcomes guests into his condo he didn't hesitate to comfort and encourage his younger brother. Growing up as an only child, his heart opened up to his younger half sibling. Albeit it annoys him sometimes, his younger sibling always feels at ease whenever they are together.
Whilst Meinard has learned to be more resilient and confident about himself and his work by watching his brother, Justine notes that in this process he has learned to exhale and slow down.
Mycke and Nicole Arcano
A stalwart in men's beauty and grooming, Mycke Arcano has inspired and helped build careers of other artists in his years in the industry. One of those he inspired was his own sister Nicole, who is now an established beauty editor and event specialist.
Growing up in a family who were mostly in the medical industry, Nicole first realized that the beauty and fashion industry was the career path that was possible because of her brother. Growing up as an introverted child, she blossomed into an outspoken and confident woman that her older brother admires and respects.
As adults they now lean on each other more especially after the death of their father. They now make decisions together for their household. To bond they enjoy spending time together sifting through social media to admire and critique trending new beauty looks or products or watching Drag Race Episodes.
Nicole admittedly is the more practical and decisive one, which are things that Mycke learned from his younger sibling. He credits her for encouraging him to follow his passion and continue doing the things that make him happy.
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Photography by Meinard Navato
Creative Direction by Rxandy Capinpin
Interviewed by Mycke Arcano
Written by Yeoh Egwaras
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