Photo Courtesy || Erjohn Dela Serna
Cordillera - Filipino beauty queen and model, Miss Krishnah Marie Gravidez is the official representative of the city of Baguio in the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 pageantry.
The 21-year-old young and fresh Gravidez was among the top 40 delegates for the Miss Universe PH. She shares her story in the new episode of HER STORY by Empire Philippines in YouTube.
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| Photo Courtesy || Krishnah Gravidez |
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| Photo Courtesy || Kristeen Mae Boccang |
Cordillera - The Miss Universe Philippines organization has announced Kristeen Mae Boccang to replace Evangeline Fuentes after the latter withdrew from the pageant.
The 23-year-old Psychology graduate from Conner, Apayao will be representing the province of Apayao in the 4th edition of Miss Universe PH.
Miss Boccang is the first iApayao to join the prestigious event. Prior to joining Miss Universe PH, she was the 2nd Runner-Up in the Dayag ti Apayao 2023 pageant.
She was also crowned the Binibining Conner Tourism 2022 and crowned the Panagbunga Festival Queen in 2017.
Asked about her motivation in joining the national pageant, Miss Boccang wanted to take this opportunity to represent her province and country and to become an inspiration to her fellow iApayaos.
“I joined Miss Universe because it was a dream of mine to represent my beautiful province of Apayao and introduce it the rest of the Philippines. It would be the very first time for Apayao to join a national pageant and I hope that by joining I would be able to inspire my fellow yApayao and let other people know of where and what Apayao could offer to everyone,” Kristeen said.
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Cordillera - A proud mom and proud Igorota from Benguet province is among the candidates vying for the prestigious Miss Universe Philippines 2023 title.
The empowered mom from Tuba, Benguet, Miss. Joemay Leo is grateful for the opportunity to represent the whole Igorot tribe in the national stage.
"I never imagined joining pageants once again after becoming a mom. But who says mom can't slay the universe? With much pride and honor, I am beyond blessed to represent the whole Igorot tribe. This avenue holds an excellent opportunity to showcase a world-class Igorota beauty, Leo said in a post.
Miss Leo is a graduate of the University of Baguio (UB) with a degree in Bachelor of Arts Communication.
She won numerous beauty pageants awards including Miss Cordillera, Miss Tuba, Miss Benguet 1st runner up and Miss Baguio 3rd runner up.
Joining her for the Miss Universe journey are fellow Cordillerans from Baguio City Miss Krishnah Marie Gravidez and from Kalinga Miss Kristeen Mae Boccang who will be representing the province of Apayao.
Photo Courtesy || Jeyrick Sigmaton Cordillera - Igorot actor Jeyrick "Carrotman" Sigmaton won the Best Actor for the Int...
