Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidates - Dinagyang Festival 2023

The search for Miss Iloilo 2023 is on! The official set of candidates was presented to the press last November 5, 2022, at Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo. 

Tracing back HERstory and making a significant mark, a true and empowered Ilongga fears no darkness. Backed by her diverse and culture-rich traditions, she's a Binibini with a kindness that ever glows. 


Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidates - Dinagyang 2023, G Lifestyle Ph, Dinagyang 2023, Dinagyang Festival 2023
Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidates - Dinagyang 2023


Now she's ready to speak her language and share her love and let the world and the Universe see how her heartfelt beauty flows from within and beyond.

MISS ILOILO 2023 OFFICIAL CANDIDATES


Presenting the official photos of the 18 official candidates vying for the title of Miss Iloilo 2023. 


Candidate No. 1: Mary Desiree Defante Rendoque


Mary Desiree Defante Rendoque - Miss Iloilo - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 1, Dinagynag 2023
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
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

- Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 3
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
Christine Aimee Paulasa Bello - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 4


Complete Name: Christine Aimee Paulasa Bello

Municipality/district: District of Molo
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
K Dilme amanda V. Perrera - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 5


Complete name:  K Dilme amanda V. Perrera

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
Princess F. Russell - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 6

Complete name:  Princess F. Russell

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
Raniele Shaine Soresca Saulog - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 7


Complete Name: Raniele Shaine Soresca Saulog

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

Professional/organizational societies: united architects of the Philippines student auxiliary -ISAT U chapter, junior philippine institute of architects - ISAT U chapter
Titles and awards: JHS: with honors, SHS: with high honors

Trivia about self: "I was born on the day of the Dinagyang festival in the year 2003."

Motivation to join miss Iloilo: "I wanted to grab the opportunity to spread mental and emotional health awareness to Ilonggo and especially to represent my town."

 


Candidate no. 8: Maria Angela D. Andrade

Maria Angela D. Andrade - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 8
Maria Angela D. Andrade - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 8

Complete name: Maria Angela D. Andrade

Municipality/District: District of Jaro
Date of birth: July 5, 1998
Age: 24 y.o
Place of birth: New Washington, Aklan

School/university: Central Philippine University
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
Christine Joy Dumancas Bretaña - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 9

Complete name: Christine Joy Dumancas Bretaña

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
Jeraldine b. Quimson - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 10
 

Complete Name: Jeraldine b. Quimson

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
Christelle Rose Patricio Lambating - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 11

Complete Name: Christelle Rose Patricio Lambating

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

Trivia about self: "I'm a registered medical technologist. I love traveling, baking, and engaging in charity work."

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
Shyla Pearl D. Ranjan - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 12


Complete name:  Shyla Pearl D. Ranjan

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

Motivation to join miss Iloilo: My main motivation in joining miss Iloilo is to be a role model to my fellow youth and also to build my self-confidence.



Candidate no. 13: Ma. Delza Buenavista Anduque

Ma. Delza Buenavista Anduque - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 13
Ma. Delza Buenavista Anduque - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 13

Complete name:  Ma. Delza Buenavista Anduque

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
Ma. Cristina Isabel Nacionales Tallador - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 14

Complete Name:  Ma. Cristina Isabel Nacionales Tallador

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
Angelica Vinson - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 15

Complete Name: Angelica Vinson

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

Titles and awards: Lin-ay Kang Hablon 2022

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
Tracy Tois Mangaran Bedua - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 16


Complete name: Tracy Lois Mangaran Bedua

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
Professional/organizational societies: n/a

Titles and awards: Barotac Nuevo Fiesta Queen 2017 1st runner-up, JCI Miss Maanyag 2017 1st runner-up, Mutya Pilipinas-Iloilo 2019 top 6, Hiyas sang Iloilo 2019

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."

Motivation to join miss Iloilo: "I want to be on stage again since my last pageant was postponed because of a pandemic. It's like my comeback or maybe my last pageant.  I'm getting older and for the last time I want to feel the excitement and even I'm still doubting and still scared because miss Iloilo is a big event I don't want to disappoint those people who believe in me."



Candidate no. 17: Chloei Darl Zulueta Gabales

Chloei Darl Zulueta Gabales - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 17
Chloei Darl Zulueta Gabales - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 17

Complete name: Chloei Darl Zulueta Gabales

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.

Motivation to join miss Iloilo: When I entered pageantry, it has been a dream for me to have a chance to help my community, come back and celebrate my roots and rich culture, and of course, be on a national stage. 

And since I started working as a risk assurance-internal auditor, the importance of promoting sustainability has been instilled in me. These are something I can possibly achieve in joining miss Iloilo and I want to be that person who aids Iloilo in becoming a progressive province with booming tourism and economy
 


Candidate no. 18: Christine Joyce Bajada Fabellore

Christine Joyce Bajada Fabellore - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 18
Christine Joyce Bajada Fabellore - Miss Iloilo 2023 Official Candidate No. 18

Complete name: Christine Joyce Bajada Fabellore

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."


Candidate Number 17, Chloei Darl Gabales won the special award "Darling of the Press" on the same day.

Follow Miss Iloilo 2023's official social media accounts and stay updated about Miss Iloilo 2023: @missiloiloofficial on Instagram, and Miss Iloilo on Facebook.

Photography: Lulux PH, Lula Films, Lula Images
Face Paint: Ron Matthews Espinosa

 

 


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