Why Not by Leah Puyat: It's LA All-Day in today's issue of Style Weekend Magazine

In this modern age, the rise of social media has become a powerful tool of communication especially for today's youth. A simple post on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (the top social media sites) can make an impact to society as the need to be connected and stay connected has become a way of life; a part of an everyday routine for many, not to mention some of the public's favorite celebrities and idols like the rising Insta-star LA Aguinaldo.

As one the many fans of this strapping young lad who has been recognized for his modelling contributions for SM Youth, the winner of Axe Gold Man and the awardee for Asia's favorite model star last year in South Korea, it really is quite unbelievable that he was once among the wallflowers. And now, as he shares his story in today's Manila Bullletin Style Weekend Magazine (August 26, 2016), we get to learn how the It Boy came to be a social media sensation.

In his cover story for Style Weekend, LA mentioned that his presence in the social media community is his way of heartily expressing his love and appreciation for his fans, or of which he refers to as his 'fam'. "They really are the best." he says, "I can see the difference it makes. If one of them tweets that they have an exam, I wish them good luck. It's a very small thing that can actually mean a lot."

LA's passion to stay connected through social media earned him over 122,000 followers on his Instagram and has also earned him the unofficial title of 'social media king' by this generation. He even recently created his own Youtube channel.

But while with his social media fame and his all-around attitude that helps him blend well with everyone he meets, LA admitted that used to be this shy chubby kid in school who couldn't get a prom date!

"In highschool, I wasn't the popular guy or anything like that. I didn't really belong to any one group because I was friends with everyone.... But actually, not being boxed in is good because you learn to relate to different people." LA said.

Starting out as a Candy Cutie by Candy magazine back in 2011 opened many doors for LA as he soon started to realize that confidence was key to reaching his dreams. Despite having great talent in modelling, he strove harder until he was truly recognized and that gave him many opportunities. He has worked with renowned photographers such as BJ Pascual, Shaira Luna, Joseph Pascual and Clyde Gabriel for fashion shoots and was even granted ambassadorship for big digital companies like Globe Telecom and Lazada.

Now, LA is working on his next project involving the release of his new bookazine called LA: An All-Day Date on Paper, which gives some info of himself from his favorite workout routines to his insights on his career path.

With all this action happening in LA's life, who's to say what he'll do next? But whatever the It Boy LA is going to do, it's pretty certain he has his heart set for his dreams and I don't think there is any stopping for this handsome young boy wonder.

For more information on LA Aguinaldo, you can grab a copy of his cover story on Manila Bulletin's Style Weekend magazine issued today (August 26, 2016) or you can catch him online through his social media accounts on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube to see what he's up to next!