MEET DENISE IRISH – WORLD’S STAR MODEL PHILIPPINES 2019
Txt and Photos by Noli A. Berioso
10 year-old 4th grade student of Genesis Integrated Science Academy Denise Irish Repulleza is the country’s bet to the inaugural World’s Star Model 2019 (Pre Teen Category) to be held in amazing Bangkok, Thailand from April 22 – 29.
The Manila born Meycauyan, Bulacan based Irish as she fondly called by her peers is into the thick of prepartion for the international modeling competition intended for kids and teens. “ I am used to join pageants for kids since I was 5 years old and modesty aside, I always included in the winner’s circle”, she says.
Her parents Jayla and New Yok based Benjamin were very proud of Irish achievements - grand winner of Little and Teen Glam Philippines, Blossom Cycle 2, Eduher Collection Philippines and runners–up at the Robinsons Starkids, Asia Pacific Top Model to name a few.
Irish was met and interviewed by selected members of the media during a Meet and Greet event at Peri-Peri Restaurant in Gateway Mall, Quezon City last February 15. Aside from her mom Jahl, also present during the occasion is no less than World’s Star Model National Director for the Philippines Mr. Ferdinand Galdones Abejon. “ I think Irish has a big chance of winning the competition because of her extensive exposure here. It is about time for her to try the international stage”. Abejon also told the media that his outfit is open for any interested applicants who would like to join World’s Star Model search this coming April as long as they will pass and provide the standard requirements for the competition.
Someday, Irish want to have a multiple degree (she wants to take veterinary medicine and law) but she also eager to pursue a career in modeling and dreaming to become a national beauty pageant title holder in the future. She is also a certified animal lover having 6 adopted dogs and 20 cats.
World’s Star Model is being organized by World’s Star Model International Organization based in Thailand. For the inaugural year, they are expecting more than 60 international delegates worldwide.