Today is the birthday of two ladies who initially took the same pageant paths this year but ended up with two different crowns from separate organizations.
Happy Birthday to Bb. Pilipinas Supranational 2017 Chanel Olive Thomas and Miss Manila 2017 Maria Gail Devora Tobes!
Below are two senti videos of the two prior to their joining Bb. Pilipinas 2017.
There are thirty (30) ladies competing for Miss Manila 2017 which will have its finals this coming June 24 at the PICC Plenary Hall. Some of the faces are distinctly familiar, like Maria Gail Tobes who was Binibini 3 during Bb. Pilipinas 2017 or Diana Mackey who took part in a previous edition of Miss Philippines Earth or Athena Catriz who was Miss Summer International Philippines a couple of years back or the previously-blogged Glenn Aeela Krishnan sister of Mutya ng Pilipinas Ganiel Krishnan and a deadringer for Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach.
Here now are the official swimsuit photos of the ladies. Tell me who your favorites are after:
From Northern Samar, here’s your Binibini 3 Maria Gail Devora Tobes
I know that some of you have been waiting for Binibini 3 to be featured as an Official Candidate of Bb. Pilipinas 2017, so here she is! The schedules these past few days were nothing short of taxing for the ladies – endless photoshoots, video interview tapings and fulfillment of all requirements. Gladly, this vet from Northern Samar found time a couple of hours back for this feature.
Straight from the beauty herself:
“I’m Maria Gail Devora Tobes, 22 years old from Northern Samar. I am the 6th of seven (7) siblings, and our names all have the initial “G”. I always use my middle name because when I was a child, I envied my classmates who had long names hahaha 😂. Now, I just want to acknowledge both of my parents with my achievements. And that’s why I always give emphasis to their surnames.
I am a career-driven and determined person, such that I always try not to stop with failures, even if I have to do something all over again. I am a Licensed Veterinarian who graduated Cum Laude at the University of Eastern Philippines. I started joining beauty pageants when I was 17, and was crowned Ms. Northern Samar 2012. Recently, I bequeathed my Ms. National SCUAA crown, hoping to have “another one” – a bigger title hopefully.
Now that I am one of the Official Candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2017, I am really praying and working hard to notch another achievement.
I want to share that I was the last one to be called for the Top 40. Do you know how that felt for me? I was literally shaking, knowing that I’m the last Aces & Queens girl that hasn’t been called up yet and its just one last spot left. I was even afraid to turn my head and see who the other girls are, waiting and hoping to have that spot. There was a side telling me that I am the one who’s in, but I can’t deny that I did try in that moment to force myself to accept that chances were 50/50. My remaining competitors were all strong and beautiful women. My mind kept praying and asking “What am i gonna do??? Please God let me in! I really dont know what im gonna do and feel after, if I won’t make it!” I kept repeating “Please! Please! Please!”. And then after a long minute of suspense…taaadaaaa!!! “Binibini #14 MARIA GAIL DEVORA TOBES!” It felt like I already won that time. I was at the center with everyone applauding.”
Is the Vet your bet for Bb. Pilipinas 2017?
There is something delightfully quirky about Maria Gail Tobes. She has this personality that is quite endearing because of the unique encounters in her life and the way she sees things through a mix of rose-and-grey colored lenses. And it is that quality that could work to her advantage at this point. I’m not sure how far up the ladder yet. But I can feel that she will shine on her own merits.
courtesy of Beauty Pageant Updates
Care to share your impressions of Binibini 3, dear readers? 🙂
Will Samar field Maria Gail Devora Tobes in Bb. Pilipinas 2013?
Maria Gail Devora Tobes is the reigning Miss Northern Samar in the Visayas region. Well-loved by her provincemates, this beautiful 5’7″ Northehanon is a strong possibility for Bb. Pilipinas 2013 if she pushes through with joining. Will she? I have a feeling she just might screen in the coming weeks. Her face reminds me of former showbiz sexy actress Aubrey Miles from some angles. In the meantime, watch a fan-made video of this lady.
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