Actress Bangs Garcia qualifies in Maxim USA’s cover girl semi-finals

Actress Valerie Garcia-Birchmore, more popularly known as “Bangs” Garcia, announced that she got into the semi-finals of this year’s Maxim USA Cover Girl Search.

On Tuesday, October 30, the actress made the announcement through an Instagram post. “Good morning, Philippines! I have officially made it into the semi-finals for the Maxim Cover Girl Search @maximmag this year!” she said.

The actress asked for the support of her fans and other Filipinos to help her get into the competition’s finals.

“Evidently, it’s getting really tougher now, so I am kindly asking for your great support to help me get into the Top 12 for the final round next week, November 12th!” she added.

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Good Morning Philippines!!!? I have officially made it into the SEMI-FINALS for the Maxim Cover Girl Search @maximmag this year!? Evidently, it’s getting really tougher now, so I am kindly asking for your great support to help me get into the Top 12 for the FINAL ROUND next week, November 12th!!!☺️ You can start voting for me again for FREE everyday on https://maximcovergirl.com/2018/valerie-garcia-birchmore (Please CLICK the LINK on my BIO or IG Stories☝?) If it’s not too much to ask from you guys, I hope you could donate too.?? $1 is equal to 1 VOTE. Minumum of $10 and maximum of $500. Your votes will go a long way!By purchasing WARRIOR VOTES for me, you will not only help me WIN & become the first #Filipino #MaximCoverGirl in USA, you will also be able to support the #HomesForWoundedWarriors #Jah4ww @jah4ww.? Additionally, you will be able to help me fulfill my mission to support the young cancer patients of ‘House of Hope’ and a foundation for people with special needs in my hometown #DavaoCity as my dedication to my special bro, Ayi, with the cash honorarium that I will be receiving when I win!❤️ Have a meaningful Tuesday, Loves!? God Bless #jah4ww #iwanttobemcg #MaximCoverGirl #10monthspostpartum #MotherPower #FilipinoPower Photo from @ledeecia Shot by @iamkimnicolas Hair & MU by @donna_esmillo Styled by @allanaltera & @kimbcatapang Hair Color by @hairshaftfred @hairshaftmiguel

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“You can start voting for me for free every day on https://maximcovergirl.com/2018/valerie-garcia-birchmore”, Garcia said. If she wins, Bangs Garcia will be the first Filipino on the cover of Maxim USA.

By voting for the actress, Filipino fans will also be able to support wounded military veterans through the project “Homes for Wounded Warriors.”