Getting to know the Official Candidates of Mr & Miss Hannah’s World Tourism Philippines 2018: James and Shara

Posted by Norman on April 20, 2018
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We’re more than halfway there with the Official Candidates of Mr & Miss Hannah’s World Tourism Philippines 2018 with the 11th pair in our midst. Here we have the recent debutante from Palawan and the hottie of a Civil Engineering graduate from Dagupan City.

Meet James Lee Sabado #HugotKing and Shara Maxine Barber #SharaPrincesa.

So why is James hashtagged #HugotKing? Read on so you will know more about this heavy duty muscleman of a hunk from Dagupan City.

Our subject’s name is coined from his parents’ names – Jaime and Lea. He is all of 22 years and has successfully finished his Civil Engineering degree from the Lyceum North-Western University. A varsity basketball player inside the campus, he is not the usual hard court hottie who would incessantly take advantage of being swooned over by girls in every game. Instead, he would spend his free time working out and shaping up because this is his best stress-reliever. This keeps him away from vices that would only affect his health.

“I’m a health-conscious person not because I am picky with the food I eat, but because I believe that having a healthy body will make my daily living more sound and full of energy. People would be surprised. to know that I am actually a shy person. But when it comes to achieving my dreams and goals in life, I can say that I’m one tough fighter. I dream to be a successful model/actor but more realistically, my greatest dream in life is to become a successful Licensed Civil Engineer one day. I want to be the Head Engineer when Malacanang Palace undergoes major renovations in the future and to build my own mansion where my whole family can live in. My family is my greatest inspiration in life.”

So where does being a #HugotKing come from?

“I am a self proclaimed #HugotKing because of all the ups and downs in life, specially in matters of the heart. If i will describe my lovelife in two words – It sucks! I must be a magnet for heartbreaks. But then again, I always think that my Miss Right is still out there. Patience is a virtue, after all.”

James feels that 2018 is his year, and hopefully that will translate to a win in Mr & Miss Hannah’s World Tourism Philippines 2018.

Shara is a big girl now. She’s 18 and ready to explore the world beyond Puerto Princesa City. And boy, is she game to face the competition for Mr & Ms Hannah’s World Tourism Philippines 2018.

“The ocean is my friend, and I consider myself as a thalassophile. I am a certified beach lover. With Palawan as my native land, I am happy to be representing the best and friendliest island in the world. It is home of impressive rock and limestone formations, with classic and alluring spots which can really make you fall in love and return again and again.“

How were you as a child?

“During my childhood days, I love playing under the sun, running on the seashore, swimming in the beach with my siblings and cousins until our skin got tanned. My family loves travelling during holidays. Beaches are our foremost destination. Waves, sand architectures, breathing the fresh air are some of our activities. These
taught me to value nature at its best and embrace the vital role of environment for our living.”

And how are you now as #SharaPrincesa?

“Nowadays, I love to play beach volleyball and surfing. I enjoy sunbathing and island hopping. Also, as a dance enthusiast, I love portraying the role of a festival queen in the local street dance competitions. I also lead our dance organization in welcoming local and foreign tourists arriving in the airport through our native dances which feature the rich and cultural heritage of our province.”

How are you looking at your first pageant in the national level?

“l truly believe that joining Miss Hannah’s is one of the best avenues for me to touch other people’s hearts; to share the message of conserving, maintaining and protecting the wonders of nature. That is why I want to win and show the best of both Pagudpud and Palawan!”

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Now Showing: Catriona Gray in Hannah’s Beach Resort and Convention Center

Posted by Norman on April 19, 2018
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Way back in October 2017 at Hannah’s Beach Resort and Convention Center in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, the video below was shot at a time when now Miss Universe Philippines 2018 Catriona Gray was still undecided on whether to push through with joining Bb. Pilipinas or postpone for one more year. As they say, the rest is now history. And as your blogger features our Queen as its most popular #HannahsRoyalty, we take pride in showing you the final cut of the video shoot that took days to finish.

And you might ask why Catriona? Simple, she was crowned Miss World Philippines Hannah’s back in 2016. Amd the title will stick to her for the longest time.

So now, I present to you Catriona Gray for the Crown Jewel of the North – Hannah’s Beach Resort and Convention Center.

Photos by Andy Cayna
Videography by Gelbert Aplal

Getting to know the Official Candidates of Mr & Miss Hannah’s World Tourism Philippines 2018: Jhay and Josephine

Posted by Norman on April 19, 2018
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10th pair in our blog series introducing the Official Candidates of Mr & Miss Hannah’s World Tourism Philippines 2018 is made up of the representatives from Tabaco, Albay and Guimaras Island. One is a guy who sings from the heart and a girl who half-runs her life connected to the virtual reality of the internet.

Meet Roland John Torres #SingingHeartthrob and Josephine Segovia #DigitalBeauty.

Introducing Roland John “Jhay” Torres, proudly representing Tabaco City, Albay. He works as an events singer, host and stage actor. He also did some minor TV advertisements a few years back. One of his biggest dreams is to be able to compose an OPM song that will become a big hit. But that’s getting far ahead of the future he has plotted in five years’ time.

“I have a unique life story. No one really expected that from a painfully shy kid, I will be able to do what I am doing right now. When I was in grade school, I was bullied because I didn’t know how to express myself. I had this fear to face many people and I always got misinterpreted for that behavior. The worst feeling is that you know you have a talent but you are afraid to show it. But it changed when I was pushed to join a singing competition in my school, that day I realized that if others can, why can’t I?”

What sets him apart, talent-wise?

“I sing. And I can sing pretty darn well. It’s my way of expressing myself because there are feelings that words can’t express but music can. It also made me believe in my own capabilities. My life will never be the same without singing, or music for that matter.”

The grown-up Jhay is now living his life to the fullest without any fear. He believes that God will not put the desires if he is not capable of achieving it. He wants to give every endeavor his best shot, and this pageant is one avenue where he can prove himself right. No comparison to others so he can embrace his entire self. Whole-heartedly, that is.

Josephine is a 25-year old beauty from Guimaras Island who doesn’t stick with the status quo. Being the eldest child, she grew up to be independent, goal-oriented, and risk-taking. The biggest risk she took in her career was resigning as Teacher 1 from the Department of Education to follow her heart, go out of her comfort zone and discover more about what she really wants in life. This Mutya ng Guimaras 2017 and former Miss Millenial Philippines representative from “Mango Country” is now poised to spread her wings even wider as she competes for Mr & Miss Hannah’s World Tourism Philippines 2018.

“Currently, I am working as an all-around Virtual Assistant. I have done administrative tasks, managerial duties, graphic design, video editing, WordPress website handling, accounting works, and Social Media Management among others. If I don’t know something, I research it on the internet – a digital world I considers as an extension of my life because this is where I earn money to finance myself. I am also a practical person. I don’t invest on time, love, money or feelings on something or someone that won’t have a positive impact on me. Life for me is a matter of choices. I am where I am today because of the choices I made yesterday. And I always make an effort to see the good side in every story. My motto right now is this – I will never lose, either I win or learn something.”

Ready Player One – Josephine Medino Segovia of Guimaras Island!

Cynthia Thomalla for the Miss Eco International Eco-Wear Competition

Posted by Norman on April 19, 2018
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Miss Eco Philippines Cynthia Thomalla in her attire for the Eco-Wear Competition of Miss Eco International. She made the Top 15 in this Malayka Yamas creation.

Vote for her in the Miss Eco International FB Page to win this part of the contest.

Getting to know the Official Candidates of Mr & Miss Hannah’s World Tourism Philippines 2018: Joie and Jaya

Posted by Norman on April 19, 2018
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A match of two wide-eyed dreamers make up the 9th pair of Official Candidates for Mr & Ms Hannah’s World Tourism Philippines 2018 – a guy who juggles his time between two occupations and a girl who turned her beauty queen aspirations into a film.

Meet Joie Rey Dagsa #TeachingTourGuide and Jaya May Bernardo #PromdiQueen.

25 year-old Joie (pronounced simply as “Joey”) combines two uniquely intertwined jobs that he holds close to his heart – teaching at school and touring guests around Palawan.

Speaking has always been his passion, reason why being a teacher and a tour guide at the same time gives him the opportunity to talk and share his knowledge about everything, most especially about his goals and advocacy in life – Information/Education Campaign and Community Empowerment. It may sound cliché, but he always dreamt of becoming an Ambassador. And being part of Mr & Miss Hannah’s World Tourism Philippines 2018 brings him one step closer to the same.

“I’m really a man of ambition, opportunity and positive thinking. I believe in the philosophy that life is not a matter of chance but a matter of choice. Aside from my two jobs, I also do events hosting. I’m also a cultural dancer of PSU Sining Palawan Dance Troupe where I can express my love for the arts and culture like folk dancing. I believe that culture gives us a sense of self-identity as true Filipinos as it plays a big role in contributing to the tourism industry.”

Many individuals asked Joie why he joined this advocacy driven pageant. It is his dream to be a Brand Ambassador. And he wants to turn it to reality if destiny aligns in his favor next month.

Jaya of Lemery, Batangas is a freelance model, student film actress and a filmmaker. She loves dogs and sunsets, can speak some Danish and is quite the nocturnal person. She reigned as Mutya ng Lemery Turismo 2014.

“I am very adaptable with my surroundings believing that the ones who survive in this world are neither the most intelligent nor the strongest but the ones who are responsive to changes. I joined because aside from my advocacy, I also want to prove my personal worth. Having a strong heart and an open mind, I want to push myself to my limits. This quest for a crown is one adventure I’d like to experience and do very well in.”

As a filmmaker, she was part of a group that made a movie titled “Boyet Loves You” which won a string of Sinepiyu awards, plus a 2nd output called “Promdi Queen” where she starred in. The plot of the latter work parallels her life in progress as it is about a hardworking woman who wants to become a beauty queen and help her family with all that she can inspite of the struggles and despair. In essence, the story reveals her journey towards being called #PromdiQueen.

Getting to know the Official Candidates of Mr & Miss Hannah’s World Tourism Philippines 2018: Kenneth and Braz

Posted by Norman on April 19, 2018
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We are now on the 8th pair of Official Candidates for Mr & Miss Hannah’s World Tourism Philippines 2018. Here we have the representative of San Pedro, Laguna who happens to be the brother of a showbiz personality. And a sweet young thing from Angeles City, Pampanga who originally came from Sulu.

Meet Lord Kenneth Snell #TheAspiringActor and Brazmeena Abdurajak #BabyGirlPrettyWoman:

Some of you might already know that Kenneth has a distinct connection to showbiz. He is the younger brother of daring millenial actress Nathalie Hart (previously known as Princess Snell) and is just as keen on entering the entertainment industry and making a name of his own as an actor. But for now, he is focused on doing his best as one of the Official Candidates of Mr & Miss Hannah’s World Tourism Philippines 2018. If he can swing a win, then that just might fast-track his plans of becoming a titled celebrity himself.

Kenneth does not mince words when talking about his personal life.

“I come from a broken family. My parents got separated when I was still a kid. At one point, I went to Australia to stay with my family. That is where I studied a culinary course in Sydney. But I also needed to earn my own keep so I started working as a house cleaner – believe it or not. At a young age, I learned to stand on my own two feet and become independent. The reason I went back to the Philippines is because it has always been a childhood dream to become a good actor – be it in film, stage or television. I hope to make that dream a reality if all my plans fall into place. Aside from this, I am an eternal adventure seeker because I get precious life lessons when getting out of my comfort zone.”

Kenneth is driven to say the least. And he is not about to give up on what he wants to achieve in life – be it sooner or later.

Braz is like the animated character “Moana” in that she is brave enough to go beyond the reef to see what lies ahead. She was born and raised as a Muslim in Sulu. But there came a time when she wanted to go outside the confines of her sheltered existence and made the bold move of transplanting herself to Angeles City, Pampanga to start anew. No fuss, no drama. Just a baby girl wanting to do and achieve more.

“Firstly, I’ll tell something about myself that everyone in the family and circle of friends already know. I am what others would call #Pabebe, clingy and happy go lucky to be exact. I am very affectionate in that I tend to hug a lot and start conversations with funny stories. In short, I love being loved. But don’t take me as a softie. I am not afraid to own up to my shortcomings, failures and defeat. Instead, I welcome them as opportunities to improve and evolve.

Being an Official Candidate of Mr. & Ms. Hannah’s World Tourism Philippines 2018 is both an honor and a blessing. I can finally connect with a lot of people, gain friendships and make an impact on their lives as well. I believe with all my heart that the true act of kindness is to live a life of usefulness and service to others.”

Rachel Peters on #MetroBodyIssue2018

Posted by Norman on April 18, 2018
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If you still haven’t gotten hold of the Metro Magazine #metrobodyissue2018, then do yourself a favor and grab one now. Aside from Miss Universe Philippines 2017 Rachel Peters, you will see a host of other beautiful bodies that will keep you glued on each glossy page of the same.