Bello Mag #176 by BELLO Media Group

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04 Letter From The Editor 05 BELLO Obsessions 06 ZOOBEETLE Paris 08 Bird Of Paradise 14 BELLO Spotlight MARISOL NICHOLS 24 Sauvage Par Nature 30 Play Date

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38 Closer To The Sun 44 BELLO It Girl FIONA XIG 50 BELLO IT Guy LUKE BENWARD 57 J'adore! 58 Cover Story SPENCER BOLDMAN 74 MPXBM Roaster 75 Masthead

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OCTOBER 2018 I am starting this letter while in NYC for Fashion Week. We are here of course catching up to the latest trends, and there I say overindulging in some pretty amazing food. Even important meetings cannot stop us from exploring the culinary wonders of the city. All this did not stop us from closing deals, bringing even more fashion brands into our Bello world , as well as welcoming some exciting new magazines into the group.

But lets get back to BELLO and its cover boy Spencer Boldman. Arthur Galvao had a pleasure creating this exciting fashion story with one of the leads of Cruise while stylist Sébastien Hohl brought an incredible selection of F/W fashion to make this editorial a style guide to the modern man. By the time you read this letter, the movie will be already in theaters, and Spencer will be getting noticed for his talent and handsomeness around the world.

This issue is here to remind us how collaborative creative efforts bring people together. You will find in here photoshoots from around the world, an exclusive shoot and interview with Riverdale’s Marisol Nichols, Crazy Rich Asian's Fiona Xio, Luke Benward and much more…

I am finishing this letter in Los Angeles, a week after receiving some difficult and sad news that shook our lives upside down. Our dear friend and amazing model Guy Preston has passed away in an unfortunate accident, and we are preparing a very special tribute for our next issue. We hope you are all well, and please be careful on the road. Ciao,

Aleksandar Tomovic Editor in Chief

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"THE MOST ALLURING THING A WOMAN CAN HAVE IS CONFIDENCE"- BEYONCÃ&#x2030;. MOTHER, ACTRESS, AND ACTIVIST, MARISOL NICHOLS IS THE EMBODIMENT OF A STRONG WOMAN WHO DOESN'T LET ANYONE BRING HER DOWN, WHICH, NOT COINCIDENTLY, PERFECTLY DESCRIBES HERMIONE, HER BELOVED CHARACTER IN RIVERDALE. ADDING TO HER CAREER AS AN ACTRESS, MARISOL ALSO FIGHTS FOR GENDER EQUALITY, WHICH REPRESENTS AN IMPORTANT PURSUIT IN HER LIFE AND SOMETHING THE YOUNG GENERATION Z, THE SHOW'S TARGET AUDIENCE, CAN LEARN FROM AT THIS CURRENT STAGE IN OUR SOCIETY. THIS FALL SHE IS COMING OUT WITH MULTIPLE PROJECTS AND WE AT BELLO SAT DOWN WITH THE STAR TO CATCH UP ON WHAT'S NEXT.

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How was your Bello Mag fashion

tremely humbled and with a chance to

standing along side women and support-

shoot experience? And do you like

start over. She made the best of it and

ing them. That’s what we need to start

playing dress-up ?

I think was just beginning to enjoy her

changing the way society thinks.

life when Hiram made his presence felt. I had a great time shooting Bello. I’ve

That changed who she was as soon as

Are there other projects besides Riv-

loved playing dress up ever since I was

she knew he was coming back. She

erdale you are working on?

a kid and would try on my mom’s heels

can’t run from her demons even though

and her clothes. I'm happy with the

she desperately tried to. They eventual-

Yes, I have a film coming out in October

clothes that we picked for the shoot and

ly caught up with her and she’s had to

in the thriller genre that I’m excited about

for different shots. I can’t wait to see

walk a fine line ever since.

and I’m branching into production devel-

how the photos turned out. One of the

she will finally come into her own without

opment.I have 3 different projects that

things I love about photo shoots is that

bowing down to Hiram - that she’ll get

are in different stages of development

you can play around with style. Some-

some power for herself and eventually

that I’m extremely passionate about.

thing that may not work in real life, will

surprise everybody.

Check back in with me in 6 months . . . .

it gives me an opportunity to experiment

Tell us some of your favorite experi-

Any plans for the fall?

with different styles of clothing that I may

ences with cast and crew, ...

I hope that

look amazing in a photo. So style wise

not pick for my every day life.

I love that

I’m filming throughout the fall and winter.

about fashion because you can commu-

The first time we all really met each other

We start filming in July and don’t end un-

nicate a mood, a thought and an emotion

and were sitting down to read the script

til April so I will be flat out in Vancouver

through another medium.

aloud for the first time.

filming Riverdale.

That’s the first

time I got to hear each character - how What is your personal style when it

they were going to sound and how they

comes to fashion?

would be portrayed.

What are your favorite holidays?

In television it’s so

hit or miss. You try not to get too excited

I love the holidays. Christmas is my fa-

I feel that you should wear clothing that

because you never know what’s going to

vorite.

makes you feel beautiful.

happen. I remember after that first read

holidays changed for me because of

dressed depending on my mood and

through having to clamp my excitement

her.

my emotions of the day. Something

because it felt we culd possibly have

special for her to experience. So I really

that shows me in the best light possi-

something really special there. I think

enjoy going all out.

ble. I think clothes should enhance the

we all felt it.

baking Christmas cookies, Thanksgiving

person that you are.

I’ll often get

It should be you

Since I had my daughter, the

It’s now about creating something I love decorating,

pies - just really celebrating the holiday

wearing the clothes and not the other

You posted an Instagram post the oth-

and making it as special as I can. I like

way around. I prefer classics to trends

er day of a sign with the hashtag #He-

bringing the magic of he holidays to my

as classics are timeless as I believe all

ForShe which is a campaign launched

home and creating a holiday world for

beautiful should be.

by UN women to create gender equal-

my daughter.

ity. The post also stated that your coRiverdale is such an amazing show.

star in Riverdale, Mark Consuelos has

What is the best part of working on it

partnered with the them. How are you

involved in the campaign?

The best part about working on River-

I have my own non-profit, Foundation for

dale would be how enthusiastic the fans

a Slavery Free World, with a particular

have been. Knowing that we’re playing

focus on sex slavery. To me, as long as

a moment that is going to resonate with

women are not equal to men there will

others is extremely rewarding. I love

always be violence against women, ex-

my cast and our writers. It’s really been

ploitation and in general suppression of

such a blessing to not only work on a

women and their unique and incredible

show I enjoy but to have the fans enjoy it

abilities. So He for She aligns with keep-

so much.

ing women and children out of trafficking. It’s an educational problem. We need to

How did your character Hermione

stop seeing women and girls merely as

evolved so far , and where do you

sex objects and instead respect women

hope?

and all they contribute to society.

Wom-

en have a strength, an intelligence and a

She’s evolved a lot. We met her in

beauty that should not only be respected

season one coming off a tragedy, ex-

but revered. He For She is about men

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interview by Alexandra Bonnet "THE HIGHER THE HAIR THE CLOSER TO GOD." FIONA XIG PLAYS THE FUN AND FABULOUS "KITTY PONG" IN CRAZY RICH ASIANS. HAVING BEEN BRANDED THE "PRINCESSE" OF SINGAPORE, SHE IS THE EMBODIMENT OF A STRONG AND POWERFUL WOMAN. ACTRESS AND WORLD TRAVELER, FIONA'S LIGHT WITHIN IS FELT BY ANYONE AROUND HER. AS SHE SEES DIFFERENT SIDES OF THE WORLD, SINGAPORE MAY BE HER HOME BUT SHE STILL FINDS COMFORT IN OTHER PLACES SUCH AS AMERICA. HUMBLE AND KIND, FIONA ZIG CONTINUES TO PURSUE HER DREAMS AND MAKE THEM A REALITY. CRAZY RICH ASIANS has made an impact in the industry both due to its cultural aspect and record hitting success. Tell us about the journey you’ve had with the film leading up to the giant impact that the film has made. We each had our personal history and this film tied our future together. I started out being afraid to take on the personal challenge of a controversial character for Asia. But it has since uplifted me and given me a new insight and being proud of my craft as an actor. And as the mahjong scene between Michelle Yeoh and Constance Wu sums it up so nicely. That every girl should know their own worth and know that we are enough. It’s been such an overwhelming experience to be part of something so much larger than ourselves too! For a historical movement in Hollywood to pave the way for more asian centric stories to be told and what crazy box office victories and love we have been getting!! We are so beyond blessed!! Tell us about your character in CRAZY RICH ASIANS? How did you learn to adapt to your character? any difficulties? I play Kitty Pong. The fun loving life of the party with Amy Winehouse hair. The higher the hair the closer to God! She is the “pretty woman “ of our generation. The most vulnerable and raw character who wears her heart on her sleeves. Her character arc in the most volatile and has the most change in Kevin Kwan’s trilogy. You’d see her development to a powerful society darling in book two and three. And of course, the iconic scene of her bidding for a hundred million dollar painting with two Russian wolfhounds! Fans are eagerly waiting for that in movie 2. Do any of the characters in the movie resemble anyone in your family or group of friends. I gained a new family after this movie. This new bond is ultimate bliss. And yes one too many real life characters from the film. It’s uncanny. And will always remain a secret. Can you describe to me a favorite memory of yours in filming? Dancing on the TOP of MBS with the entire cast having a real blast. Jon Chu basically only needed to hide the cameras and captured the real deal. You have had many endorsement and campaigns with brands such as YSL Beauty, Fendi, Cartier and more. How does it feel to be branded the “princess” of Singapore? Honoured and humbled. To built this trust and to have their faith in my vision and dreams. You’re someone who has traveled and lived internationally. Tell us something the US is missing that Singapore can offer. Vice versa, what is something of American influence you’d love to see in Singapore. My childhood local foods!!! Like the crazy hawker scene in Crazy Rich Asians! We have a huge variety of cheap and amazing local fare like chicken rice, laksa, black pepper crabs, satay and it’s always open til late! There’s something for everyone! Even Michelin starred opulent restaurants!! I definitely love the vibe and how forth coming Americans are! Asians are slightly more reserved. It was so refreshing to go for audience surprises with Ken Jeong, Awakfina, Kevin Kwan, Jimmy O Yang , Nina Jacobson and Ronnie Chieng and have the whole theatre respond so wildly and have an influx of Long heartfelt messages about how they loved the film and the movement. It was so empowering and heart warming. At BELLO, we are a fashion and lifestyle magazine. Tell me more about your style. Has it changed since you moved to the states. It’s always a reflection of what goes on within. In all that chaos there is a cosmos and it’s fun to have gossamer threads express that inner emotions. Be it dark, fluid or whatever it may evoke. You’ve definitely had quite the journey as an actress and powerful woman, both in your career and personal life. Tell us what inspires you as an actress and as a woman throughout those years? Any words of advice for your fans? It’s a constant journey to grow and evolve, to continue being curious and kind. Always appreciate the moment and the people around you. We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share.This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity. 45

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Tell me about one of your favorite roles you have played recently. What made it different from the others? Just finished working on a very dramatic piece. I'm not sure what I can say about it yet, but the script is very dialogue heavy and very intense. It was definitely one of the hardest and most rewarding experiences I've had yet. DUMPLIN, coming out in November 2018, is one of your most recent projects. How was your experience on set and working with the other actors? Amazing. Danielle is a star and all the young women around her were equally as talented. It's a very well-rounded cast and a very well directed film. Working with Anne Fletcher was a dream. What role did you play and how did you enjoy it? I play the love interest of the film, Bo. I loved playing this character, just a good ole southern boy. You have supported “Saving Innocence,” “Thirst Project,” and “the TJ Martell Foundation.” What prompted you to get into charity work? My parents began my involvement with TJ Martell when I was a kid and taught me the importance of being aware and active in the world. Thirst is one I have just recently gotten involved with but love how they are changing the world. When you were young, what did you dream of becoming? I remember always running around as a secret agent and that sort of thing, but I've been acting for so long, I've just always wanted to do that. There are a few musicians in your family. Do you sing as well? I do. I sang a bit when I was a kid, but the music business is not for me. I love singing though, Phantom of the opera is one of my dream roles. If you could have picked to play in any movie, which movie would you have wanted to be in? Star Wars!! Do you have a hidden talent? I'm dangerously good at monopoly

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"Every single time I go to a new country, or

completely forget they are Meryl Streep

at you. I've seen it a few times now, and ev-

revisit a country I've already experienced, I

of Joaquin Phoenix or Daniel Day Lewis."

ery time I see it it takes my breath away. It's

always return with such a renewed appreci-

But the secret sauce goes beyond just dis-

fun and sexy in a way that films were fun

ation for travel because it makes me a bet-

cipline alone. "It's not just about working

and sexy in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Cruise is

ter actor," Spencer tells us. "Being exposed

incredibly hard -- it's also about having a

an ode to this classic era, and I told Rob this

to different people, places, and cultures is

vast collection of life experience. When

is the closest I'll ever get to being in Cool

personally expansive, so whenever I'm not

Daniel Day Lewis plays a shoe cobbler, for

Hand Luke. I've been in this business since

working I try to travel as much as I can."

instance, he spent two years working as a

I was sixteen, and in this entire decade I've

shoe cobbler in real life. When you get out

never read a script that's as cool as this one

And travel he most certainly does -- his

of the bubble you were raised in it leads to

written by Rob."

recent trip to Japan was particularly exhil-

a kind of growth that you can't find any-

arating. "I just returned from Japan a few

where else."

And if Cruise is the coolest script Spencer's

weeks ago. I was in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto

enjoyed, then Paul Newman is certain-

and it was incredible. The temples, shrines,

In his newest movie, Cruise, alongside co-

ly his favorite movie star. "I admire Paul

and natural wonders are so breathtaking,

star Emily Ratajkowski, Spencer found that

Newman because he was simply so classic

but what impresses me the most are the

growth by playing the role of Gio Fortuna-

throughout his entire career. He is the pur-

people. They're so kind and beautiful."

to, a local bad boy from Queens, New York

est embodiment of the very best that an

in the way-back-when year of 1987. "I'm

actor can be. I feel it's important for actors

Having begun his career ten years ago

a street racer in the movie who works in

to maintain a certain degree of mystery

in his native Dallas when he was sixteen,

an auto shop during the day, but he's the

about themselves, which is why I love Dan-

Spencer has come to value travel as a vital

town bad ass," says Spencer. "He lives in this

iel Day Lewis and Heath Ledger (before he

source of enrichment for his craft. "When I

small but electric pocket in Queens and

passed) so much -- they say enough but

travel I always try to go with an open heart

he's the man." Life is pretty chill for Gio until

not too much. It leaves people wondering

and an open mind and try to absorb as

he meets Jessica Weinberg (Ratajkowski)

what else is there, and it makes them more

much of it as I possibly can," he says. "It's

who sweeps him off his feet with her Man-

watchable."

similar to acting. When you play a new role

hattan sophistication and worldly savoir

it is very much like you're visiting a new

faire "and she takes him on this journey of

"Yes, it's important for an actor in the public

country for the first time. It feels like an out-

experience," he tells us.

eye to be passionate about causes," Spen-

of-body experience and you're not com-

cer says, "but we live in an age where ev-

pletely comfortable, but I've always found

"The movie is written and directed by Rob

erything is so overshared. The actors from

those are the circumstances where I've

Siegel, who wrote The Founder and The

decades ago had such a mythic aura about

grown the most. Travel, like playing a char-

Wrestler, and he's absolutely incredible

them because they were able to maintain

acter, gives you the courage to dig deeper

with story." Spencer explains, "It's more a

such privacy. If James Dean had tweeted

and exit your comfort zone."

story about gaining perspective, and it's

every waking minute of his life he wouldn't

also a love letter to New York. It's about this

be the same man we think of today. The

For Spencer, the richest growth is always

young bad ass who's proud of where he's

less you know, the more interesting it is."

found in unfamiliar territory. "I try to live life

from, but he's also getting restless. It's that

in a way that puts me in as many different

time when he's dreaming of something

and varied situations as possible -- both

more."

Cruise is playing in select theaters now.

physically and mentally. One of our biggest purposes as human beings is to become

The atmosphere of Cruise comes courtesy

more passionate and more understanding."

of director Siegel's passion for a bygone

He adds, "I find actors who've had more life

era of American filmmaking. "What I love

experience have more to pull from. For me,

so much about Rob is he has such a unique

acting is all about giving a performance

palette as a director. It reminds me of a

that's rooted in honesty, and in order to do

classic American style where the characters

that you need to have lived a great deal in

are simple but the story is so supercharged.

order to pull from it. Any time you can ex-

Rob's most inspired by films like American

pand your horizons or your limits, it makes

Graffiti or Saturday Night Fever where you

for a more interesting person and a more

explore areas of America from which stories

interesting performance. People are able to

have never been told."

connect with it more." "This movie is so different than the stan-

"The actors that I look up to," explains Spen-

dard fare -- it just pops," he raves about

cer," are actors that completely transform

Cruise. "When you watch it it makes you

into a character, to the point where you

feel electric. The characters jump right out

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