MANILA – Filipino-Italian model Ambra Gutierrez is set to wow her fans anew as she works with the iconic lingerie brand Victoria Secret. “I did the casting two months ago. They just told me about the job a week ago,” the 26-year-old model told ABS-CBN News. “It was like any other casting I do, but I was so nervous when I saw the casting group in front of me checking my portfolio. It is something I have always dreamed of.” Fil-Italian model books dream modeling gig for Victoria’s Secret Now based in New York, Gutierrez is represented by One Management and DMA United. She will soon launch a podcast to share “stories that will inspire and help others to overcome difficulties,” years after she accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault. As we wait for her official Victoria’s Secret photos, let’s take a look at 20 stunning photos of Gutierrez: … [Read more...] about News 20 stunning photos of new Victoria’s Secret model Ambra Gutierrez
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Chaos captured at Victoria’s Secret outlet in Sabah goes viral
PETALING JAYA - The cat's out of the bag - Malaysians are no angels when it comes to a good sale. Recent viral videos from a Victoria's Secret outlet in a mall in Kota Kinabalu show a big, unruly crowd pushing to get into the store. The videos also show that the commotion caused the clear entrance shutters to become dislodged repeatedly, and that the situation was so chaotic that security staff were forced to attempt crowd control. One of the videos shows people grabbing bottles of perfumed body mist. Apa jadi di Victoria Secret IMAGO ni? 😅😅😅 pic.twitter.com/iWyYCiIKPS— BKI (@KKCity) April 1, 2018 A Victoria's Secret promotional e-mail, which was sighted by The Star, showed that their Mist Collection was being sold in-store for RM29 (S$9.84) each from March 31 to April 1. The attractive 63 per cent discount may have led to this fragrance frenzy, as the merchandise is usually priced at RM79 apiece. In another video, a pony-tailed lady in black can … [Read more...] about Chaos captured at Victoria’s Secret outlet in Sabah goes viral
Arrest warrants for 3 more women in Victoria’s Secret case
The Criminal Court on Thursday approved warrants for the arrest of three more suspects, all women, in the human trafficking case involving Victoria’s Secret massage parlour in Bangkok’s Rama IX area. Wang Thonglang police sought approval to arrest Supatra Sarad, 25, of Khon Kaen’s Ban Phai district; Yanisa Prombut, 31, of Bangkok’s Bung Kum district; and Prathueng Tutrasang, 38; of Nong Khai’s Ratana Wapi district. Police said their on-going investigation had uncovered substantial evidence implicating the three new suspects in the flesh trade.They face 10 counts involving colluding in human trafficking, procuring girls aged under 15 for prostitution, concealing migrant workers from police arrest, enticing girls in an inappropriate manner that put them at risk of committing offences, and collecting money or profits from those involved in the flesh trade, Thai media reported.Last Friday, the Department of Special Investigation, military and … [Read more...] about Arrest warrants for 3 more women in Victoria’s Secret case
Victoria’s Secret raid shows human trafficking still rife
Last Friday's raid on Victoria's Secret Massage in Huai Khwang district by Department of Special Investigation (DSI), military and local administration officials has exposed suspected offences at the massage parlour in connection with human trafficking and prostitution, in which state officials are believed to be connected. The Bangkok Post's King-oua Laohong talks to DSI deputy director-general Songsak Raksaksakul about the problem. Could you assess the problems of human trafficking and prostitution in Thailand?Thailand is Southeast Asia's economic hub, so many migrants from the Mekong River basin countries come to work here.If they are just normal labourers, the problem is small because agencies have effective measures in place. The problematic areas are human trafficking, prostitution and forced labour, where there must be prevention and suppression.In the past, beggars from Cambodia were brought here and we succeeded in apprehending the brokers who brought the kids (from … [Read more...] about Victoria’s Secret raid shows human trafficking still rife
‘Victoria Secret’ den suspect denied bail
The Criminal Court has approved the detention of a man accused of human trafficking following a raid on a massage parlour in Bangkok. Boonsap Amornratanasiri, 55, was believed to be the chief supervisor of the women who worked at the Victoria Secret massage parlour in the Rama IX area.He faces five charges related to trafficking girls under 15 for prostitution. The Department of Special Investigation officials sought permission to detain him pending the questioning of 22 more witnesses. He denies all the charges.Criminal suspects can be detained for seven 12-day periods, or 84 days in total, before formal charges are laid.Mr Boonsap's relatives put up 500,000 baht in cash as surety for bail but the court turned down the bail request, saying he was accused of committing offences against children, which would carry severe punishment. He was detained at the Bangkok Remand Prison.According to the detention request filed by the DSI, from July 2014 to May 2016 Nan Lutt, a Myanmar woman, and … [Read more...] about ‘Victoria Secret’ den suspect denied bail