Miss Philippines USA crowns Queens for 2023
July 23rd marked the Coronation Night of the annual Miss Philippines USA Beauty Pageant, held at the iconic Alex Theatre in Glendale California. Hosted by Tony Cabrera and Cher Calvin, the glamor-filled extravaganza showcased outstanding guest entertainers including the five-member PPOP boy group VXON and the award-winning all-male dance group Junior New System.
Major winning titles went to Mary Jae Felizarta, Miss Philippines USA 2023 and Kirra Abarintos, Miss Young Philippines USA 2023. Other winners include Hannah Gilmore- Miss Tourism, Joyce Santiago- Miss Grand Ambassador, Nicole Laus- Miss Ambassador Kiara Landon- 1st runner-up, Denise Tan- 2nd runner-up, Arabella Barr- 3rd runner-up. The other winners for Miss Young are Elizabeth Orioste- Miss Young Tourism, Ashley Gallardo, 1st runner-up, Dhaniella Ancheta- 2nd runner-up and Precious Ono- 3rd runner-up.
Executive Producer Lou Razon states that the search for the 2024 Miss Philippines USA has now begun and it is now open to applicants from all over the world with at least ½ Filipino descent. Please visit www.missphilusa.com for particulars.
About Miss Philippines USA
The Miss Philippines USA organization annually produces the Miss Philippines USA Beauty Pageant, which is the longest -running Filipino American beauty pageant held here in the US, now on its 13th successful year. The organizations principal mission is to discover and develop young women who are primed with the potential of being ambassadors of goodwill, who are poised and confident, emanating both beauty and intelligence, and who are driven towards compassionate and purposeful advocacy. Throughout the journey that accompanies the pageantry, the organization seeks to inculcate through its accepted contestants, an open awareness of the Philippines and its diverse culture, while establishing a true connection to the Fil-Am community. Offering an amazing experience that will surely be cherished and remembered, many exciting new doors and opportunities are opened to every Miss Philippines USA contestant.
EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES AWAIT THE CANDIDATES!
- Model participation in runway Fashion Shows in LA, NY and Paris
- Career Advancement in Entertainment and Business
- Stepping-stone to join international pageants.
- Active exposure to social media and the press
- Photo shoots for the annually published Miss Philippines USA Magazine
- Connection with your Filipino culture
- Platform to promote significant humanitarian goals
- Meet new friends and create lasting friendships
- Confidence and esteem building
- Attendance of various social and networking events
- Intensive workshops on pageant essentials
- Training on types of pageant walks and poses
- Intensive interview training Coaching on hair, makeup, fashion, and modeling
- Production Number costume and choreography
- Designer swimsuit for the swimsuit competition
- Participation in major community events
- Maximum social Media exposure in various platforms
- Charitable outreaches and philanthropy work in the Philippines
QUALIFICATIONS
- Females that are at least half Filipina
- Never been married or delivered a child
- 14 to 19 years of age for the Miss Young Philippines USA category
- 20 to 28 years of age for Miss Philippines USA category
Miss Philippines USA Magazine 2023 - 24
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