MISS ILOILO 2023 OFFICIAL CANDIDATES
Candidate No. 1: Mary Desiree Defante Rendoque
Mary Desiree Defante Rendoque - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 1 |
Complete Name: Mary Desiree Defante Rendoque
Municipality/District: Lapaz
Date of Birth: February 21, 2001
Age: 21 years old
Place of birth: Cabatuan, Iloilo City
School/University: Iloilo Science and
Technology University (ISAT U)
Highest education attainment: 2nd
Year - Bachelor of Science in Fashion & Merchandising
Professional/organizational Societies: member - Iloilo models guild, ISAT-U Performing Arts Cabatuan Parish Youth Ministry
Titles and awards: 2nd runner-up Miss Tinuom Festival queen 2019 Dean's Lister.
Trivia about self: loves singing, like
to watch fashion-related shows and movies, she wants to be an international
model
Motivation to join: “Keep motivated
by the people around me who believed in my capabilities and pursuing my dreams
of becoming a beauty queen/model.”
Candidate no. 2: Kristine Joy P. Flores
Kristine Joy P. Flores - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 2 |
Complete Name: Kristine Joy P. Flores
Municipality/district: Igbaras
Date of Birth: December 22, 2002
Age: 19 years old
Place of birth: West Visayas Medical Center, Iloilo City
School/university: Iloilo Science and Technology University
Highest education attainment: College Student
Professional/organizational societies: NA
Titles and awards: Lin-ay kang Tigbanaba 2020, Lin-ay kang Igbaras 2022 - 2nd runner up
Trivia about self: Allergic to a specific brand of make-up & hair spray
Motivation to join Miss Iloilo: "My family, the people who recognize and value my potential."
Candidate no. 3: Nicklyn Tigres Jutay
Nicklyn Tigres Jutay - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 3 |
Complete Name: Nicklyn Tigres Jutay
Municipality/district: Tigbauan
Date of birth: March 31, 2002
Age: 20 years old
Place of birth: Brgy. Tan pael Tigbauan, Iloilo
School/university: West Visayas State University
Highest education attainment: college
student
Professional/organizational societies: Hataw Tigbaw cultural group
Titles and awards: miss teen tigbauan 2020 & reyna kang saludan 2022
Trivia about self: I'm a student-athlete,
journalist, a model from the Iloilo models guild, and an empowered Ilongga who embodies
the spirit of volunteerism.
Motivation to join miss Iloilo: "I joined because I have a purpose and someone believed in me. Through miss Iloilo, I am able to connect to more lives."
Candidate no. 4: Christine Aimee Paulasa Bello
Christine Aimee Paulasa Bello - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 4 |
Complete Name: Christine Aimee Paulasa Bello
Date of birth: February 2, 2004
Age: 18 years old
Place of birth: Rizal, Cauayan City, Isabela
School/university: Iloilo Doctors' College
Highest education attainment: 1st year - Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology
Professional/organizational societies: n/a
Titles and awards: campus babe 2018 at Cagayan valley, Miss Intramurals, and Miss Fit & Right 2019, a consistent honor student
Trivia about self: My teachers call
me "the gifted child" since I have a lot of talents and skills. I do
train k9 units for free during the pandemic. Promoting animal welfare, woman
and child empowerment, and body positivity are my main advocacies.
Motivation to join miss Iloilo: "...because
someone saw potential in me and supported me and I was dreaming of
this since I was a child"
Candidate no.: 5 K Dilme Amanda V. Perrera
K Dilme amanda V. Perrera - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 5 |
Municipality/District: Calinog
Date of Birth: January 4, 2005
Age:17 years old
Place of birth: Columbo, Sri Lanka
School/university: St. Robert's international academy
Highest education attainment: Senior high school
Professional/organizational societies: Pearson Edexcel Examinations
Titles and awards: Miss Agri-Tourism Calinog 2022, Best in dancing (Willesden Colleges), top goal award in Pearson Edexcel examinations in British curriculum
Trivia about self: shy type, passionate about trying new things.
Motivation to join miss Iloilo: "Taking up space in society, wanted to learn about Iloilo and the Philippines."
Candidate no. 6: Princess F. Russell
Princess F. Russell - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 6 |
Municipality/District: District of Mandurriao
Date of birth: December 6, 2002
Age:19 years old
Place of birth: Tamarok Jose Dalman Zamboanga del Norte
School/university: University of San Agustin
Highest education attainment: 2nd-year college
Professional/organizational societies: n/a
Titles and awards: Miss Gaiff 2016
Trivia about self: Since I was 16 I live on my own, and I'm a ROTC officer at the university of san Agustin
Motivation to join miss Iloilo: "My dad."
Candidate no. 7: Raniele Shaine Soresca Saulog
Raniele Shaine Soresca Saulog - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 7 |
Municipality/district: cabatuan
Date of birth: January 26, 2003
Age:19 years old
Place of birth: Iloilo Doctor's Hospital
School/university: Iloilo Science and Technology University
Highest Education Attainment: College Student
Trivia about self: "I was born on the day of the Dinagyang festival in the year 2003."
Candidate no. 8: Maria Angela D. Andrade
Maria Angela D. Andrade - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 8 |
Municipality/District: District of Jaro
Date of birth: July 5, 1998
Age: 24 y.o
Place of birth: New Washington, Aklan
Highest education attainment: college student
Professional/organizational societies: dance de la vie dance studio
Titles and awards: miss iloilo
festival queen 2017, centralian star cpu - chm
Trivia about self: "I love performing
arts, I love to sing and dance, I'm into Tahitian dancing."
Motivation to join miss Iloilo: "To use the platform to pursue my advocacy. To represent Iloilo in the nationals and win one of the Binibining Pilipinas crowns"
Candidate no. 9: Christine Joy Dumancas Bretaña
Christine Joy Dumancas Bretaña - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 9 |
Municipality/District: Balasan
Date of birth: October 19, 2002
Age: 20 years old
Place of birth: Balanti-an, Balasan, Iloilo
School/university: Iloilo Doctors' College
Highest education attainment: undergraduate (2nd-year college taking bachelor of science in nursing)
Professional/organizational societies: n/a
Titles and awards: Miss BNHS 2017
candidate (Best in Talent, Miss Photogenic), Lin-ay sang Balasan 1st runner up
(Best in the Preliminary Interview)
Trivia about self: "My sport is
volleyball (middle blocker) and I am planning to make a volleyball club in our
hometown, I love dancing and singing, my greatest dream is to go to Paris and
go to the Eiffel tower, my dream job is to become a flight attendant but nursing is
my second choice and I still love my course and to become a nurse someday, and
last but not the least I love cooking and baking."
Motivation to join miss Iloilo: "what motivates me in joining miss Iloilo is that at first, I think that it is impossible to improve myself or to hone what I am lack of, but then I realize that I'm possible to conquer all things by trusting myself and have faith. Furthermore, I firmly believe with miss Iloilo I can use this platform to make changes, amplify voices, and inspire others."
Candidate no. 10: Jeraldine b. Quimson
Jeraldine b. Quimson - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 10 |
Municipality/district: district of Mandurriao
Date of birth: November 23, 1998
Age: 23 years old
Place of birth: Flores, Malabon, Manila
School/university: Central Philippine University
Highest education attainment: Bachelor's degree
Professional/organizational societies: Teacher / t-classroom organization
Titles and awards: Cum Laude in Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English, Miss CPU 2019 runner up
Trivia about self: I love journaling, hiking, and anything fun under the sun
Motivation to join miss Iloilo: to empower and provide representation to the inspiring future candidates of miss Iloilo.
Candidate no. 11: Christelle Rose Patricio Lambating
Christelle Rose Patricio Lambating - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 11 |
Municipality/District: San Dionisio
Date of birth: September 21, 1998
Age: 24 years old
Place of birth: Bacolod City
School/university: Riverside College Inc.
Highest education attainment: College Graduate
Professional/organizational societies: n/a
Titles and awards: NA
Motivation to join miss Iloilo: "Miss Iloilo is one of the pageants in the country that sets a trend yearly. And I have long dreamt of being a part of it. For me to be able to share my purpose, experiences, and advocacies that I live up to."
Candidate no. 12: Shyla Pearl D. Ranjan
Shyla Pearl D. Ranjan - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 12 |
Municipality/District: District of Manduriao
Date of birth: May 24, 2004
Age:18 years old
Place of birth: Lacaron, Dao, Capiz
School/university: John b. Lacson foundation maritime university molo
Highest education attainment:1st year - bachelor of science in tourism management
Professional/organizational societies: n/a
Titles and awards: 2nd place in the long jump, 3rd place in the triple jump at elementary, and with honor
Trivia about self: I love helping my mom sell food, also I am an introverted person
Candidate no. 13: Ma. Delza Buenavista Anduque
Ma. Delza Buenavista Anduque - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 13 |
Municipality/district: Municipality of Dumangas
Date of birth: November 14, 1999
Age:22 y.o
Place of birth: Iloilo City
School/university: University of the Philippines Visayas
Highest education attainment: bachelor of science in fisheries
Professional/organizational societies: Hamili - Hamilia organization
Titles and awards: Miss Teen Iloilo 2016 candidate, college scholar ay 2020-2021, university scholar 2021-2022, 1st runner up in the fisheries' student summit
Trivia about self: "I am the eldest daughter in my family, and I was raised by a hardworking single parent. Due to financial constraints, at the age of 15, I applied for part-time jobs. I am proud to say that from high school to college, I am a consistent scholar, and today a newly licensed fisheries professional."
Motivation to join miss Iloilo: "My biggest drive in joining this competition is to forward my advocacy in marine conservation, to represent the fisheries sector, and most importantly to amplify the voice of the fisherfolk. As a Dumangasanon, an Ilonggo, and a Filipina, I believe that these are relevant in our community."
Candidate no. 14: Ma. Cristina Isabel Nacionales Tallador
Ma. Cristina Isabel Nacionales Tallador - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 14 |
Municipality/district: Pavia
Date of birth: November 18, 2004
Age: 17 y.o
Place of birth: St. Paul's hospital, Iloilo city proper, Iloilo City
School/university: Iloilo national high school
Highest education attainment: junior high school
Professional/organizational societies: Tallador's Foundation
Titles and awards: with highest honors - grade 11
Trivia about self: "A woman who exudes beauty & radiates positivity
Motivation to join miss Iloilo: "To transform & lead to excellence with the liaison."
Candidate no.15: Angelica Vinson
Angelica Vinson - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 15 |
Municipality/District: Miagao
Date of Birth: December 31, 1998
Age: 23 years old
Place of birth: Miagao, Iloilo
School/university: Iloilo science and technology university - Miagao campus
Highest education attainment: college graduate
Professional/organizational societies: n/a
Trivia about self: I am a go-getter on what I want and doing good to people for no reason.
Motivation to join miss Iloilo: "My motivation is the people who support and believed in me and that I can do things beyond my expectations."
Candidate no. 16: Tracy Lois Mangaran Bedua
Tracy Tois Mangaran Bedua - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 16 |
Municipality/District: Municipality of Barotac Nuevo
Date of Birth: October 8, 1997
Age: 25 years old
Place of birth: Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo
School/university: John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University Arevalo
Highest education attainment: college graduate
Trivia about self: "A varsity player in college, a model since 2018, and a graduate of marine transportation. Like to have a long ride, photography, adventure, and coffee."
Candidate no. 17: Chloei Darl Zulueta Gabales
Chloei Darl Zulueta Gabales - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 17 |
Municipality/District: District of Jaro
Date of Birth: February 8, 2000
Age:22 years old
Place of birth: Tanza, Cavite
School/university: national university - manila
Highest education attainment: college graduate
Professional/organizational societies: Isla Lipana & co. (PWC Philippines)
Titles and awards: Watson's hair treats ambassadress, academic scholar, juicy cologne ambassador, Mutya ng Tanza 2017 - 1st runner-up, miss national university 2016 - 1st runner-up, Miss CBA 2016
Trivia about self: I entered college at 15 y.o and started living independently in Manila.
Candidate no. 18: Christine Joyce Bajada Fabellore
Christine Joyce Bajada Fabellore - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 18 |
Municipality/District: Municipality of Sta. Barbara, Iloilo
Date of Birth: November 7, 1999
Age: 23 years old
Place of birth: Pasig City, Metro Manila
School/University: Emilio Aguinaldo College of Dasmariñas, Cavite
Highest Education Attainment: College Student
Professional/organizational societies: n/a
Titles and awards: ms. Millenial candual 2019, Mutya ng Iloilo Top 6 Finalist, Ms. San Jose 2018, Mutya ng Salocan 2018, Miss Inilusan 2019, Miss Tawicares 2021- 1st runner-up, Dama sang Sinadya 2019 - Top 6 Finalist.
Trivia about self: "I am the unica iha of the family. I'm taking up a doctor of Dental Medicine at Aguinaldo College. I'm a social butterfly who loves sunsets and the sea. I started a small charity work for homeless and helpless senior citizens during the pandemic and helped almost 12 beneficiaries. I used my social media platform to make donations drive and find possible sponsors for funds."
Motivation to join miss Iloilo: "My motivation is my self-drive, strong conviction, and willingness to use this platform to introduce my advocacy which I called "golden hope" which endeavors in helping the homeless and helpers, senior citizens, around Iloilo city to provide care and support to each and everyone."