Miss Tourism World Philippines is on it’s 2nd year and it’s exciting to see this pageant grow! For those of you who are not familiar with MTWP, they hold an annual search for beautiful Filipinas who can truly embody the nation’s tourism motto: It’s more fun in the Philippines!
Last year, I had the honor of being a judge during the pre-pageant and long gown competition. This year, I might be judging again, but this time, on coronation night on May 17, 2013 at the AFP Theatre, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. Thewinner of the Miss Tourism World Philippines 2013 title will represent the Philippines in the Miss Tourism World 2013 in Equatorial Guinea in Central South Africa in October 2013.
(How I envy the winner! Going to Equatorial Guinea in Central South Africa sounds like a major, major adventure for any beuaty queen!)
Below are some of last year’s winners:
MTWP 2012 Mindanao Lea Laano (left), MTWP rep to Best Model of the World 2012 Joy Gangan (middle) and MTWP Visayas 2012 Elizabeth Alindogan
Joy Marie Gangan (in the middle above) is the pride and joy of Miss Tourism World Philippines. As last year’s special awardee (she won the Best Model title) she earned the right to represent the Philippines in the Best Model of the World 2012 which was held in Istanbul, Turkey. And Joy Marie Gangan came back home with the Best Asia Model 2012 title besting all the other contestants from same continent.
It was sad though not to see last year’s main winner, Meryl Angeline King. She was reportedly dethroned, albeit quietly. I heard talk from insiders that she broke certain agreements with MTWP when she attempted to join Bb. Pilipinas 2012. Unfortunately for Meryl, she didn’t make it as a candidate in Bb. Pilipinas. If this story is true, I hope Meryl finds her way back into the good graces of MTWP and learns a lessons from it all…
And now, lets take a look at the 32 girls who hope to win the Miss Tourism World Philippines 2013 title:
(Names are not yet complete, there were some last minute changes in the line-up of the girls and it affected their numbering. I’ll complete the names as soon as MTWP sends me the correct list of contestants. Thanks for understanding!)
1) Nikka Iara Jumaquio – 17 yo – 5’5″ – Bulacan
2) Queen Jennica Semana – 18 yo – 5’5″ – Laguna
3) Reaniel Joyce Norma Mae Anida – 20 yo – 5’5″ – Bacolod City
4) Angel Garcia – 25 yo – 5’6″ – Quezon City
5) Deserie Salazar – 19 yo – 5’4″ – Marikina
6) Joy M. Cumareng – 20 yo 5’5.5″ – Marikina
7) Ana Toreja Langitan – 22 yo – 5’5″ – Ibaan, Batangas
8) Clarize Angelica Barrameda – 21 yo – 5’7″ – Caloocan City
9) Kristine Crisostomo – 26 yo – 5’5.5 – Laguna
11) Gracel Ann Dominique Godinez – 18 yo – 5’6 – Quezon City
12) Jessica Mae Arsolon – 23 yo – 5’7 – Sampaloc, Manila
13) Khadija Nasser – 22 yo – 5’7 – Rizal
14) Janelle Tee – 22 yo – 5’8″ – Davao City
15) Jeriza Saulog – 19 yo – 5’8 – Cavite
16) Czarina Rose B. Rasales – 26 yo – 5’9 Tondo, Manila
17) Elle Hollman – 22 yo – 5’9 – Caloocan City
18) Mary Rose Cajayon – 19 yo – 5’8 – Bulacan
19) Shiela Marie Siasat – 18 yo – 5’8 – Bataan
20) Diana Qeblawi – 23 yo – 5’7″ – Pampanga
21) Mary Ann Reyes – Tayabas, Quezon
22) Lerrize Margerette Mediavillo – 23 yo – Lucena City
23) Aiyana Camille Mikiewickz – 23 yo – 5’6 – La Union
24) Cristlet Rase Gerona – 22 yo – 5’6.5″ – Pagadian City
25) Nathalya Kamyil Francisco – 19 yo – 5’6″ - Cotabato City
27) Maria Isabel Mendoza – 18 yo – 5’7 – Ilocos Sur
28) Diana Rose Celeste – 20 yo – 5’6 – Batangas City
29) Sherry Rose Guanga – 21 yo – 5’5.5 – Olongapo City
30) Krystel Lois Gutierrez – 17 yo – 5’5 – Dasmarinas, Cavite
31) Ramona Yamat – 18 yo – 5’6 – Taguig City
32) Alyssa Lagahino – 19 yo – Batangas City
