A photo collage of our shining bets in international competitions for 2015
The bar is now raised higher than ever before.
Just when everyone thought 2013 was a banner year for Philippine participation in international pageantry, 2015 came stronger and gathered a collection of victories and achievements that eclipsed the tally of two years back. So to recap the string of glorious performances, here is an honor roll of the brightest Filipinas (and Filipinos who made us proud.
Winners:
Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, Miss Universe 2015
Angelia Ong, Miss Earth 2015
Ann Lorraine Colis, Miss Globe 2015
Leren Mae Bautista, Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2015
Trixie Maristela, Miss International Queen 2015
Cindy Madumma, Miss Scuba International 20151st Runner-Up (or Top 2):
Christi Lynn McGarry, Miss Intercontinental 2015
Maria Daziella Gange, Miss Heritage 2015
Rose-Lyn Ugay, International Best Female Model World 20152nd Runner-Up (or Top 3):
Judah Cohen, Mister Tourism International 2015
Divine Ezrha Canaceli, Global Beauty Queen 201
Paulo Noces, International Best Male Model World 20153rd Runner-Up:
Parul Shah, Miss Grand International 20154th Runner-Up:
Candice Ramos, Miss Global 2015Top 6:
Arcel Yambing, Mister Model International 2015Top 10:
Hillarie Parungao, Miss World 2015
Janicel Lubina, Miss International 2015
Reniel Villareal, Mister International 2015
Anabel Christine Tia, Miss United Continents 2015Top 20:
Rogelie Catacutan, Miss Supranational 2015
And although the three following individuals are part of 2014, let me add the honors they brought since their competitions took place during 2015:
Neil Perez, Mister International 2014
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Top 10, Miss Universe 2014 and
Joseph Doruelo, Top 13, Mister Global 2015
So will 2016 be an uphill climb for everyone who will wear the Philippine sash in the next 12 months? There is difficulty for sure because the incline will be steeper with the standards of both local and international pageant followers getting raised several notches. The target is now on their backs. But nothing is impossible. Quoting Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Ong, “we will because we can“.
And with that, let us close the 2015 chapter with gratitude in our hearts. The Philippines is not just Country of the Year, but a certified pageant powerhouse nation. 🙂
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