As a magazine cover star, Francine Diaz is always up for the challenge of playing for the cameras in photoshoots. She has done several pictorials in the past, but her shoot for the Star Magic 30 Catalogue is a different kind of experience and milestone.

Standing beside her blown-up picture and talking to host Kaila Estrada during the Star Magic Catalogue Launch last July 6, Francine smiled when told that she has bloomed from a child star to a beautiful lady. There was nostalgia in the air, only it was mixed with excitement for what Star Magic has in store for her.

The 19-year-old actress mused on her growth in the industry, and how taking part in the catalogue marks a new milestone in her career. “I’m very grateful po talaga and I’m very happy na maging parte ng launching na ‘to ng Star Magic Catalogue."

“Sobrang laking parte niya sa career ko at sa buhay ko na rin po kasi bata pa lang ako, talagang, itong mga artistang ito, iniidolo ko sila. Sila ‘yung mga tinitingala ko pagdating sa pag-arte, sa lahat... At maging parte ng Star Magic Catalogue na ito is a dream come true for me,” said the Dirty Linen star, who further shared that she idolizes a lot of Star Magic singers and dancers even if she herself is not a performer.

The Star Magic 30 Catalogue comes in a merch box, available for pre-order via plusx.ph.