Thanks to one of our Twitter followers, @angel_lerio, we have a photo of Ian Somerhalder appearing at a shopping mall fan event in the Philippines today.
According to GMA Network, Ian isn’t just there to meet with fans, he’s also been in Manila and in El Nido, Palawan, for a photo shoot for local clothing brand Penshoppe.
During the mall even the told fans he was impressed with the Philippines and he encouraged them to get out and explore their country.
“You’re incredibly lucky. I wasn’t aware that there were 7,000 beautiful islands in this country. When you look at it on a map, you can’t quite grasp exactly what you’re gonna see. Get on a plane, get on a boat, and explore your islands.”
As for the overwhelming he response he received from his Filipino fans, who have been greeted him with screams everywhere he’s been, he said he was touched and grateful.
“Everyone here has been so incredibly wonderful, intelligent, and soulful. It’s been such a phenomenal experience and I’m really happy to be here. Thank you for the warm welcome and all the wonderful thoughts and the screams.”
Ian isn’t the only CW star in the Philippines this week. Leighton Meester is expected to arrive tomorrow. She will also take part in the “All Stars” campaign for Penshoppe.
If you have photos of Ian or Leighton in the Philippines you’d like to share, let us know via email at olv@onlocationvacations.com!
