NOELLE FUENTES UY-TUAZON IS THIRD IN MISS SCUBA INTERNATIONAL 2018 TILT
Miss Scuba Philippines 2018 Noelle Fuentes Uy-Tuazon, a 26-year old forensic anthropologist from Tangalan, Aklan won second runner-up honors at the 8th Miss Scuba International finals held at the grand ballroom of Magellan Sutera Resort in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia last Saturday night.
Daisy Hope Whetlor, a21-year old university student from the United Kingdom, won the coveted title, first runner-up was Dami Huang, 23 from Chinese Taipe (Taiwan).
The top 3 winners came from 8 finalists that also included Kim Delsink (Netherlands), Maylada Nuntanuruck (Thailand), Indra Valaine (Latvia), Jenny Ma Yazhen (China) and Dana Rijetkovic (South Africa).
Twenty one contestants from around the world competed in national costumes, swimsuits and evening wear, and participated in beach clean ups, seminars and other related activities in the pageant that advocates for “marine conservation and the protection of our oceans through beauty”.
Noelle, a PADI- licensed open water diver, said that her mission was “to protect the corals of our oceans and seas, especially in my country which is made up of more than seven thousand islands…” during the speech round of the 8 finalists.
Noelle won the right to compete for Miss Scuba International after topping the national search last month that was organized by Miss Scuba International 2018 and national director for the Philippines Cindy Pacia Madduma who was also in Kota Kinabalu to cheer and support Noelle. “O am very ecstatic with the placement of Noelle as second runner-up in the recently concluded international finals:, said Cindy who is on her second year at the helm of choosing the Philippine representative to the advocacy-driven pageant founded by Robert Lo of Singapore. “I am sure Noelle’s splendid feat as second runner-up will bolster next year’s search”.
Cindy’s message to Noelle,“Congratulations! I’m incredibly proud by what you’ve achieved at Miss Scuba International 2018.
You are by far, the best representative the Philippines have ever had to compete on the stage of Miss Scuba International.
For me, you’ll always be the Miss Scuba International 2018. Thank you for bringing great honor to our country and to your Miss Scuba Philippines family”.
I love you Noelle! Looking forward to the many activities we’ll be doing together for the pageant and for our advocacies”.
Meanwhile, Noelle’s mentor Rodgil Flores of the famed Kagandahang Glores pageant camp also praised Noelle’s performance at the finals. “Watching Noelle compete will make you proud of her performance showing confidence, charm and eloquence. One can really see that she is very true and sincere with her mission of becoming a global ocean ambassador”, said Flores who also attended the finals in Malaysia.
Noelle arrived last Monday evening and was feted with home coming victory press con at Rufo’s Telus, Araneta Center. Her mom Myra was also present during the event.