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    Behind the Scenes: SP's August Shoot with Jolina and Pele

    New mom Jolina Magdangal-Escueta shines on the cover of our August birthday party issue with son Pele!

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    First-time mommy Jolina Magdangal-Escueta makes her cover debut on Smart Parenting's August issue, together with her son Pele!

    Two years after getting married to musician Mark Escueta, Jolina couldn't be happier with the birth of their son Pele this year. 

    While basking in the glow of motherhood, Jolina also becomes upfront in her cover story interview about the daily challenges she faces. "Mas maraming sarap, pero hindi ko ma-deny na mahirap pala."

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    Read all about her journey to motherhood when you grab a copy of our August issue!

    To start viewing our behind-the-scenes photos, click "View slideshow" below!

    To get a sneak peek of the issue, go to www.smartparenting.com.ph/emag/2014/08/.

    For the digital edition, visit www.summitnewsstand.com.ph/smart-parenting.

    To watch the behind the scenes footage and our video interview with Jolina, click www.smartparenting.com.ph/sp-tv/watch-exclusive-interview-with-jolina-on-being-a-new-mom-to-pele.

    Photos by Mark Jesalva

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      Cute Baby Pele gazes at the camera.
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      Meanwhile, art director Jen Inumerable-Suarez and set stylist Coni Tejada get busy decorating the washi-themed cover backdrop!
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      Oh no! Pele breaks into tears. Yaya to the rescue!
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      Assistant features editor Maika Bernardo and Jen have a ball styling this table with colorful washi tape.
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      Pele's tears are nowhere to be found when we check up with him and find him cradled in Mommy Jolina's arms.
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      Smartparenting.com.ph features editor Steph Esguerra tries her hand at being a washi artist for a day.
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      While cover story interviewer Bubbles Salvador interviews Jolina, she nurses hungry Pele.
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      Coni and Jen adding some cute plushie cupcakes to the table!
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      Here's a close-up look.
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      What an adorable polka-dot cupcake tier! These are from lapommehome.com. 
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      Makeup artist Jerry Javier for L'Oreal Profesionnel has stylishly coifed the ends of Jolina's tresses. Jolina looks like she hasn't aged at all!
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      The darling baby in his cute polo shirt
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      We love the cheerful but pastel colors!
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      The buntings are from festivity.com.ph.
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      Oh no, Pele's falling asleep! 
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      Jolina tries to gently wake him up for a few more shots.
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      Those washi balloons and gifts on the backdrop? They're by Dagny Madamba and Paula De Guzman of Real Living magazine.
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      Jolina's cool and relaxed vibe is infectious.
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      We love the poses, Jolina! 
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      And that's a wrap! Good job, Pele!
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