Filipino designer Veejay Floresca to compete on 'Project Runway'
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Filipino designer Veejay Floresca to compete on 'Project Runway'
Reyma Deveza,
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 03, 2025 09:00 AM PHT
Patience pays off.
Patience pays off.
Filipino designer Veejay Floresca is joining Season 21 of American fashion reality show "Project Runway" after facing numerous rejections.
Filipino designer Veejay Floresca is joining Season 21 of American fashion reality show "Project Runway" after facing numerous rejections.
"I patiently waited for 21 years to finally be part of this iconic show. I auditioned every season and was rejected many times, but I told myself to never give up and to keep applying, because one day I would have the opportunity to show my passion. ❤️," the Filipino designer based in the United States said in a social media post.
"I patiently waited for 21 years to finally be part of this iconic show. I auditioned every season and was rejected many times, but I told myself to never give up and to keep applying, because one day I would have the opportunity to show my passion. ❤️," the Filipino designer based in the United States said in a social media post.
In the show's trailer, Floresca said "fashion is the reason why I wake up every morning."
In the show's trailer, Floresca said "fashion is the reason why I wake up every morning."
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In 2008, Floresca competed in the first season of "Project Runway Philippines."
In 2008, Floresca competed in the first season of "Project Runway Philippines."
Floresca, who went viral for being a pageant fan, became the country’s representative to Miss Trans Star International pageant in 2022.
Floresca, who went viral for being a pageant fan, became the country’s representative to Miss Trans Star International pageant in 2022.
As a designer, Floresca has previously dressed the likes of Pia Wurtzbach, Rabiya Mateo, Gazini Ganados, Venus Raj, and Katrina Dimaranan — and many more.
As a designer, Floresca has previously dressed the likes of Pia Wurtzbach, Rabiya Mateo, Gazini Ganados, Venus Raj, and Katrina Dimaranan — and many more.
Heidi Klum returns as host and judge in the newest season of "Project Runway." She will be joined by Nina Garcia, Law Roach and Christian Siriano as judges and mentor, respectively.
Heidi Klum returns as host and judge in the newest season of "Project Runway." She will be joined by Nina Garcia, Law Roach and Christian Siriano as judges and mentor, respectively.
"Project Runway" will premiere this July 31 on Freeform, Hulu, and Disney+.
"Project Runway" will premiere this July 31 on Freeform, Hulu, and Disney+.
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