[b]'Vampire Diaries' star now en route to Manila[/b] [quote][img]http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sites/default/files/a_images/people/celebrity/ian_somerhalder.jpg[/img] American actor Ian Somerhalder in this publicity photo from "The Vampire Diaries"[/quote] MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – American actor Ian Somerhalder, known for his role as Damon Salvatore in hit series "The Vampire Diaries," has announced he will be coming to the Philippines to endorse Filipino clothing brand Penshoppe. In his official Twitter account on Thursday, Somerhalder said: “See you soon PHILIPPINES! Let’s rock this #PENSHOPPEAllStars.” “Penshoppe All Stars” is a campaign of the clothing apparel which includes famous international endorsers. This was also confirmed by PR Asia Worldwide’s lead publicist Joyce A. Ramirez in an official statement. Ramirez said Somerhalder has accepted Penshoppe’s offer and is now officially part of “All Stars.” “Penshoppe is very excited to work with Ian and our team is doing everything to make this a truly memorable visit for him. He will be staying in the Philippines for a week to shoot his campaign at an environmental-friendly resort as well as participate in a press conference to be held in Manila,” she said. Ramirez also said that as of writing, Somerhalder is already en route to Manila. Ramirez said the Penshoppe team is hoping that “Ian gets a chance to meet his adoring Filipino fans who have supported him in 'The Vampire Diaries' for the last two top-rating seasons.” “Fans can also look forward to as Ian visits a flagship Penshoppe store,” Ramirez said. This is Somerhalder’s first trip to the Philippines. Hollywood star Zac Efron earlier signed an endorsement deal with Penshoppe for the same campaign and his billboards now appear across Metro Manila. Earlier reports said Efron will also be visiting the country. Penshoppe’s other foreign endorsers include “Gossip Girl” star Ed Westwick and Thai actor Mario Maurer. cr:abs-cbnnews [spoiler]can I just share how I'm really, really excited with this??! AAAAAHHHHHH![/spoiler]

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