2018 Mr. and Miss Chinatown candidates revealed

MANILA, Philippines — The 14 pairs of millennial Chinoys vying for 2018 Mr. and Miss Chinatown were formally presented to media by Wilson Agbayani (Miss Chinatown Foundation chairman) and Alvin Kingson Tan (Chinoy TV CEO and president) at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria on Aug. 8. 

The candidates are:

Misters Robert Tanchip, Ryan Aaron Balila, Lance Oliver Gan, Renz Wycliff Manabat, Kyle Yeung, Moises Cleon Limyuen, Brian Gocheco, Martin Leonard Chua, Lawrence Chua, Jason Dy Tan, Marc Ferdinand Gan, Matthan Michael Yu, Joel Chang and Ian Tan. 

Misses: Rachel Rialubin Tan, Shiela Mae Tan, Lara Christle Ching, Chinzen Viernes, Sabrina Ng, Jann Caitlin Jao, Frances Que, Marie Que, Judie Chang, Carly Chua, Patricia Ann Tan, Danica Jade Yao, Mikel Villamora and Chrizelle Ann So.  

Voted Darlings of the Press were Lawrence Chua and Rachel Rialubin Tan (photo).

The pageant’s theme is #BeautyinDiverCHity. The aspirants coming from different sectors of the Chinese community will compete in a fashion show on Aug. 15 at Robinsons Place Manila and cultural costume contest on Aug. 19 at Resorts World Manila, and will compete in the talent portion on Aug. 26 at Lucky Chinatown Mall Atrium.

The search will culminate in the grand coronation night on Sept. 2 at the MOA Arena showcasing the best in fitness, glamour and intellect. The event will be telecast over ABS-CBN after Sunday’s Best on Sept. 9. Reigning titleholders are Joy Wu and Jacob Muñez.