VOGUE MAGAZINE - NOVEMBER 2022 - MICHAELA COEL

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Alex’s triumph at Tarbes in 2018 opened more doors for the teen. Not only did it win her a wildcard at that year’s Roland Garros, she received a full scholarship to the Rafael Nadal Academy, in the Spaniard’s hometown of Mallorca. Within that same year, she and Miko moved to Spain to train. You will be reflecting on your life beliefs this week, Libra, with the full moon in Gemini. You might feel more connected to your spirituality, or there could be a particular subject or culture that you’re learning about. In addition, you may be traveling or finding inspiration for writing or speaking work. As Mercury moves into Capricorn, you may be reflecting on your living situation or handling home-related details, or you could be having important conversations with your family or a roommate. You may also be nostalgic, as you reflect on the past and your childhood. Scorpio Horoscope

Lopez’s first new album in nearly a decade will be the most honest work she has ever done, “a culmination of who I am as a person and an artist.” Balenciaga Couture dress.Nineteen-ninety-three saw Meisel’s first professional assignment in London where he collaborated with Blow on “Anglo-Saxon Attitude”. It was Blow, too, who first introduced him to Stella Tennant. “She had no interest. She had never modelled before. It just wasn’t something that she wanted to do. Issie just gave me all these different pictures of society girls that she knew. And of course, I fell in love with Stella, everything about Stella. What an incredible model. She gave everything and I adored her. She would sit there reading books in Chinese. We took her to Paris to work on Versace with Linda and Kristen. And Stella was like, ‘What the hell am I doing?’ It was Linda who said to her, ‘No, you’re great.’ And she really was.”

Her win in New York and the way she so methodically sliced through the field showed how much she has become stronger, physically and mentally, over the years. “I tried not to think about it a lot. And I tried not to think that I needed to win. I didn’t really have any expectations coming into it. That was what was different from the other years, I played match by match instead of [thinking of] winning the whole thing,” Alex, who turned 17 in May, tells Vogue Philippines. As with many athletes, family helps ground her. They too provided the first spark that ignited her passion for the sport. For Alex and Miko, it started out as a way for them to bond with their Lolo, the late Bobby Maniego.Coel plans to build a house in her father’s village and is toying with the idea of buying an apartment in Accra as well. I ask her if the vision of her future home includes a partner. She responds with her trademark wry humor—the annoying thing about having a house in rural Ghana, she tells me, is that you will eventually need someone to help you kill all the creepy-crawlies, if nothing else. Then her tone changes: “I do want a life companion,” she says. “I love romance and I love when romance turns into something deeper, a relationship where there’s understanding, transparency, forgiveness, openness. But you have to find that person, and I personally haven’t seen many healthy men. So I don’t know if I trust myself. I’m trying to do the work. I talk about this in therapy all the time, and actually, person by person, they’re getting healthier and healthier.” You might be confronting any relationship issues going into the week, Scorpio, with the full moon in Gemini. You may have an interaction with someone that urges you to do some self-reflection, and you could be transforming some of your reactions and behaviours. You could also be paying off bills or debt. As Mercury moves into Capricorn, you might be learning a little bit about a variety of topics, or you could be tending to writing or communication-based projects. In your free time, you might be eager to read or share your ideas with people. Sagittarius Horoscope A hard worker is just among the things that Alex’s coaches describe her. Adrien Vaseux, who has been working with Alex since September of last year, thinks she is a “tiger on court.”

But, your love is a prayer, Pisces. Your love is devotion to both the mysterious forces and ‘the other’. As somebody who brings that ethereal quality to the table, you expect your partner to do the same. Here’s the catch (as there always is): they may be more practical minded than you in certain ways. As a result, they may not *always* be able to meet you where you are or express themselves poetic eloquence. So, make yourself vulnerable. Tell them how you want to be loved and the kind of experiences you desire to share with them. At the same time, move into a state of allowance. This will help you recognise their unique love language. Single Neptunians are being reminded now is *not* the time to settle or lower your expectations. Overheard at the cosmic conference: you’ve been doing the work, honey. You’ve been facing your shadows and transmuting the darkness into light. You deserve a partner who will dance the dance of life with you with the same passion and poise. You will be focused on yourself going into the week, Gemini, with the full moon in your sign. You may have realisations about what your desires and goals are, or you could be uncovering new interests you never knew you had. You may also be changing up an aspect of your appearance and putting careful thought into your style. As Mercury moves into Capricorn, you may be reflecting on your own behavioural patterns. You might be reading self-help or psychology books – you’re wanting to have intimate conversations with people and get to the root of who someone is. Cancer Horoscope The climate in the Balearic Island, and the fact that it has so many beaches, is something that feels familiar. “I think growing up here and growing up in the Philippines, it was good for me to see both cultures and keep an open mind, and meet so many new people,” Alex explains. “The good thing about being in the academy for me, I’ve met so many people from different countries. I know at least a little about their culture, about cultures around the world. I think I grew up very well educated.” There’s an intriguing image of Linda as Katharine Hepburn, which, it turns out, is almost accidental. “Starting with Blow Up, I have all these images from the movies in my head. It’s who I am, it’s part of me. But I wasn’t going for Katharine Hepburn. Maybe by the time we took the first Polaroids I said, ‘It kind of looks like Hepburn,’ but it wasn’t that we went in that day thinking, ‘Oh, we’re doing a Katharine Hepburn story.’” It reminded me of a particular style, and we went with that… but it wasn’t premeditated.”

Capricorn Horoscope

Born in the UK but raised in Nigeria, I saw the difficult legacy of colonialism. However, I was able to separate the ongoing complexities of such from the Queen as a person, who represented kindness, stability and faith – values of great importance to my family. I still have a photograph of the time that my late mother met the Queen because she took so much pride in it – the impact of Her Majesty’s passing was seismic to my family, but also to me as someone in close proximity to the Royal Family via my role as an ambassador and beneficiary of The Prince’s Trust. She is irreplaceable. There’s no question about that. Celeste You will be building self-confidence this week, Aquarius, with the full moon in Gemini. You may be leaning into a creative hobby or preparing to launch a passion project you’ve been developing. You may also be realising how you can build yourself up rather than comparing yourself to other people, and you’re showing your true personality in both social and romantic situations. As Mercury moves into Capricorn, your intuition may feel stronger, or you could have an interest in reading about topics related to spirituality or mental health. You might be calming your mind by journaling or meditating. Pisces Horoscope Vogue Philippines visits Alex Eala at her training grounds in Mallorca, mere weeks after her historic win at the US Open. Jacs T. Sampayan talks to the young champion about her early beginnings, her supportive family, and what she thinks of carrying the torch for Philippine tennis.

The real-life events that I May Destroy You is based on took place when she was working on season two of Chewing Gum. While up late writing at the office, she headed out to meet a friend at a bar. Sometime that night, her drink was spiked, she says, and she was sexually assaulted. As she tells it, the emotional trauma she suffered has been tempered by confronting it head-on. “I don’t think I really understood how much making a show would make this thing lose its power,” she says. “Now it’s just a scar like these ones.” She points to her knees. While having proclivities not unusual of any person her age—she likes to go shopping with friends, take trips to the beach, gravitates toward beige and pink athleisure clothing, binge watches Modern Family when she has the time—she comes off as relaxed and introspective, someone who considers her thoughts and Work will be much busier this week, Capricorn, with the full moon in Gemini. You might be wrapping up projects or taking on new responsibilities. You may be trying to find a greater work-life balance as well, or you’re paying more attention to your health. You may want to exercise or eat nutritious foods. As Mercury moves into your sign, you might be coming up with new personal goals and reflecting on what interests you want to pursue next. Whatever subjects you’re learning about currently may in turn be helping you to shape a new sense of identity. Aquarius Horoscope The time I met the Queen was at the Diamond Jubilee in 2012. I said to her, “I’m a Taurus,” to which she replied, “I know. We both are.” I didn’t know she knew that! On that day, I was focused on celebrating her. I wanted to be a part of the joy of the occasion, but I wish I had been able to have a conversation about change. It wouldn’t have been a stubborn one. I’m happy that I was invited to spread love that day, and I’m happy that God blessed the Queen with 96 years of life. Like I say in my song “If It’s Magic”, why can’t life be everlasting? Kanya King Maybe not, but these early obsessions with modelling, style and beauty enabled his ascent to the pinnacle of the profession. His understanding of all aspects of fashion is unparalleled and his influence has nurtured numerous careers, particularly those of the models featured in this exhibition. Perhaps no-one more so than Linda Evangelista, who appears here more often than anyone.The Northeastern coastal town of Son Serra de Marina, a 20-minute drive from Rafael Nadal Academy, is where the Vogue Philippines team settled on shooting Alex. Wearing Loewe, JW Anderson, and Danish-brand Ganni, the young Nike endorser doesn’t show any of the “tiger” qualities that her coach confidently ascribed to her. You will be focused on your close relationships this week, Sagittarius, with the full moon in Gemini. You might reach a pivotal turning point in a relationship, or you’re going on a date with someone new. On the other hand, you could be deciding if you want to keep seeing someone, or you’re simply seeing a good friend. As Mercury moves into Capricorn, you might be reflecting on projects at work and how you can have greater control over certain tasks. You may also be thinking about your finances and how you can make more money. Capricorn Horoscope Whatever the routine of Miko, Mike adds, Alex would join in. “So she was at the tennis court at a very young age. When Kuya was playing with Lolo so nakikita na niya. So she’s exposed to tennis at a very young age,” Mike says. “But yeah, it was really more of a bonding thing with Lolo. He wanted to see his grandkids more often so parang yung strategy niya, turuan mo nga mag-tennis yan. So once a week, naging twice a week.”