Photo Courtesy || Maria Jonah Divina Bajum Draculan
Cordillera - Baguio girl Ms. Maria Jonah Divina Bajum Draculan, also known as Ponay Draculan, is the newly crowned Miss Model Search International 2023.
She won the competition on January 7, 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
She also received other awards including Best in Talent and she was Top 3 in the Swimwear Competition.
Draculan, a graduate of Saint Louis University (SLU) is a global social media strategist and accountant.
She works as a freelance business and investment consultant and insurance agent.
Draculan is also a member of the Binnadang Cultural Dance Troupe, a contemporary dancer and an actress in several short films.
She believes in the power of mindset, attraction, and determination to reach her dreams of becoming a top global model and artist.
The Miss Model Search International competition was owned by CEO Mr. Phan Ruby Company, and took place from January 3-7, 2023. The elimination round was held in Sun Valley Đa Lạt City, Vietnam and the finals in VHT Movie Studio 12 District Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam.