This year, 24 spellbinding contestants from all over the Philippines as well as Filipino communities abroad, many of them dead-ringers for many celebrities, are vying for the coveted title currently held by Nicksie Arcache. They are Ashley Malinao Sebastian, Danica Yupangco, Hassan Alisaad, Margaret Arguelles, Iwa Simbulan, Jazlene Forbes, Nicole Laforteza, Kim Marie Villagano, Nathalie Arcache, Bianca Bermudez Shanelle, Barbie Sunga, Khim Quimiao, Celine Sovetskaya Diaz, Maria General, Thursday Montecarlo Castillogne, Khate Marie Francisco, Simone Tiffany O’Hara, Cheska Josefa Quilla, J.O. Rojas, Ava Santillan, Jessy Hilario Francisco, Angelica Alita Lupes, Jam Alcazar and Paris Antonio Francisco.
The pre-pageant will be held on November 16 while the grand coronation night will be on the 23rd. To be hosted by John Nite, both events will be held at the new Amazing Show Theater at the Manila Film Center, CCP Complex, Pasay City.
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A new environmental advocacy-driven twin beauty pageants – Miss Teen Earth Philippines and Little Miss Earth Philippines – were launched recently at Gandiva Café in Ortigas Center, Pasig City to promote Filipina beauty and talent, and the protection of Mother Earth.
At the press launch, Vas Bismark, president of Captured Dream Productions and the pageants’ trademark owner, said, “Miss Teen Earth Philippines and Little Miss Earth Philippines aim to reach out to young Filipinas and inspire them into thinking that beauty is not only a physical attribute but also an act of love. We want to spread awareness about the different environmental issues, organize activities to help protect nature and be able to mobilize Filipinos to act with love in creating a cleaner, greener environment.”
The press launch was also graced by Miss Earth 2004 Priscilla Meireles and Singapore-based pageant organizer Beverly Tan.