36 beauties compete in Miss World Philippines 2022
MANILA, Philippines — The Miss World Philippines (MWPH) has presented to the press the 36 gorgeous candidates who are vying for the “Blue Crown” in this year’s edition of the competition.
The show, which was held last week at the Cove Manila in Parañaque City, began with the ladies introducing themselves in batches donned in their black, gold, off-white, black and blue cocktail dresses. It was followed by their impressive pasarela on stage wearing their stunning white swimwear. Some of the bets also expressed their thoughts and shared about themselves during the question and answer portion of the program.
Reigning queens Tracy Maureen Perez (Miss World Philippines), Dindi Pajares (Supranational Philippines), Michelle Arceo (Environment Philippines) and Janelle Lewis (Second Princess) were present at the event to show support for the candidates. The program was hosted by Reina Hispanoamericana 2021 third runner-up Emmanuelle Vera and Miss World Philippines 2021 First Princess Riana Pangindian.
Also present were MWPH national director Arnold Vegafria, Okada Manila VP for sales and marketing Cielo Ortega-Reboredo, Megaworld Hotels and Resorts Group managing director Cleofe Albiso, LeMeur Aesthetics founder and CEO Mae Ng, and Timberland Highlands Resorts’ Alfred Labadan and Zeon Luis.
Miss Makati, Ashley Subijano Montenegro (Candidate No. 20), was chosen as Miss LeMeur Body. She is a student at Enderun College, taking up a degree in Entrepreneurship. Ashley bagged the Miss Charm Philippines title in 2019 and is the daughter of beauty queen Caroline Subijano, who won Binibining Pilipinas World crown in 1994 and finished Top 10 in the global competition.
For the Sports Challenge, which was a separate event held recently at the Timberland Highlands Resort in Rizal, the Top 5 finalists were: Miss Baliwag, Bulacan Angela Teng (Candidate No. 30); Miss Batangas Province Shaina Rose Manalo Ico (Candidate No. 5); Miss San Juan City Cassandra Bermeo Chan (Candidate No. 22); Miss Las Piñas City Alison Black (Candidate No. 24); and Miss Cebu Maria Gigante (Candidate No. 13).
This year’s theme is about “Exceptionally Empowered Filipina.”
Here are the rest of the official 2022 MWPH aspirants, including the cities they represent and their designated numbers in the beauty contest: (1) Miss Marinduque Simone Nadine Bornilla; (2) Miss Roxas, Capiz Erika Vinculado; (3) Miss Lambunao, Iloilo Angel Jed Latorre; (4) Miss Nueva Ecija Maica Martinez; (6) Miss San Jose del Monte, Bulacan Samantha Gabronino; (7) Miss Carmona, Cavite Erika Kristensen; (8) Miss Iloilo Province Tsina Jade Chu; (9) Miss Lipa, Batangas Kayla Arriadne Tiongson; and (10) Miss Davao del Norte Kristal Marie Gante.
Also in the roster are: (11) Miss Pangasinan Maria Niña Soriano; (12) Miss Quezon Province Anje Mae Manipol; (14) Miss Pampanga Patricia Dizon; (15) Miss Makati Ivanna Pacis; (16) Miss Manila Carla Manuel; (17) Miss Parañaque Ingrid Santamaria; (18) Miss Marikina Justine Beatrice Felizarta; and (19) Miss Balagtas, Bulacan Kim Tiquestiques.
Rounding up the list are: (21) Miss Albay Paula Ortega; (23) Miss Taguig Charyzah Esparrago; (25) Miss Negros Occidental Gwendolyne Fourniol; (26) Miss Bacoor, Cavite Aliana Joaquin; (27) Miss Iloilo City Blessie Villablanca; (28) Miss Bulacan Province Mauie Long; (29) Miss Trece Martires, Cavite Loraine Joy Arpia; (31) Miss Misamis Oriental Natazha Vea Bautista; (32) Miss Bataan Kevyn Alessandrea Mateo; (33) Miss Pampanga Marinel Tungol; (34) Miss Aklan Beatriz McLelland; (35) Miss Zambales Patricia McGee; and (36) Miss Bulakan, Bulacan Lady Justerinnie Santos.
During the press presentation, this paper had the chance to randomly interview some of the lovely contestants.
Former professional ballerina Alison of Las Piñas City said the qualities that would help her ace the crown would be, “Honestly, I’m a very expressive person. I’m also caring, in general. I think that it’s important that we express our passions and that we chase our passions.”
“I want people to discover that power in them. They don’t have to be me. They have to be the best version of themselves and that’s the message I really want to share to everyone,” added Alison, who is a Business graduate from University of the Philippines Diliman.
Charyzah, representing Taguig City, grew up in Chicago where she found her love for the arts. “Both of these things combined, my passion for the arts and working with kids, formed the backbone of my advocacy initiative,” she shared.
On the other hand, Miss Aklan Beatriz, is a first year student at the De La Salle University-Manila pursuing Behavioral Sciences dreams of becoming a psychiatrist in the future. She has been joining the world of pageantry since she was 15. She is now 19 years of age.
A Philosophy major, Maria of Cebu City, said she is fit to win the crown because, “I see myself as a communicator. I tell people stories, stories that need to be told and open up the conversations that need to be had. Plus, this passion for women empowerment and livelihood for smaller communities. As a next Miss World Philippines, that is the Philippines that I would like to see…”
When asked why she is suited to win the crown, 17-year-old Miss Roxas City Erika replied, “My youth is both a weakness and a strength. Because I’m so young, I have less experience than the other candidates, I’m young in age, I am able to bring forward issues important to the youth and address them in new ways and methods.”
Moreover, expect a “bigger, more extravagant and more creative stage and presentation this year,” MWPH national director Arnold Vegafria told The STAR. “We are more prepared this time. Last year, it was so hard because of the pandemic requirements. For the coronation night, this is definitely gonna be a big one.”
“Owners of the three different pageants, Miss World, Miss Supranational Miss Eco International, together with their (reigning) queens, will be the guests during the coronation event,” shared Arnold.
Meanwhile, spotted at the press presentation were Miss Universe Philippines 2020 fourth runner-up Billie Hakenson (Cavite) and Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Charity Pauline Cucharo Amelinckx, who both expressed their interest in joining the world of showbiz, with the likes of Kylie Verzosa and Ariella Arida.
“We were talking about it earlier if I could be a stunt woman or something like that,” said Pauline.
Billie, on the other hand, quipped, “I’m James Bond and she’s the Bond girl (laughs).”
Billie is currently part of a gag show QuizonCT on Net25. She said, “So far, it’s good. It’s fun. (I’ve) not seen myself as an actress before but doing it makes me feel like it’s actually possible. It’s something that I might find enjoyable.”
“Like I said earlier, I don’t wanna close any doors, whether it’s in pageantry or showbiz. I always wanna find ways to go out of my comfort zone and grow as a person. So, who knows,” Pauline also asserted.
The MWPH finals night will be held at the Mall of Asia Arena on June 5. Aside from the Miss World Philippines 2022 crown, they will also choose three winners to represent the Philippines in the Miss Supranational 2022, Miss Eco International 2022 and Reina Hispanoamericana 2022 international pageants.
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