Pinay Housewives Bring Home Multiple Titles from Kuala Lumpur
By Noli Berioso. Photos by Joy Arguil.
Two more Pinay brought home honors to the country in a prestigious pageant for married women held in Kuala, Lumpur, Malaysia last June 11, 2016.
Riza Asa and Vivian Yano, both represented the Philippines in the prestigious Mrs. Asia International pageant emerged victorious by winning not only one but two titles and other special awards. Riza, who already joined Mrs. World few years ago was adjudged CLASSIC MRS. ASIA INTERNATIONAL TOURISM 2016. She was also declared the winner of CLASSIC MRS. ASIA INTERNATIONAL 2016 GOODWILL AMBASSADOR. Prior to the coronation night, she was chosen as MOST BEAUTIFUL BODY and placed 3rd over-all in the Talent competition.
On the other hand, Vivian was awarded the titles of CLASSIC MRS. ASIA INTERNATIONAL 2016 COSMOPOLITAN, CLASSIC MRS. ASIA INTERNATIONAL 2016 AMBASSADOR and MRS. POPULARITY QUEEN. Ovette Ricalde, the pageant’s local franchise holder was very overwhelmed with the result of the contest. “This is so far the best showing of the Philippine delegation in the last seven years that we participated in the pageant. I am looking forward to more years and victories for our future delegates. With God’s will, it will going to happen”. he says during the victory press conference last June 14 held at Luxent Hotel in Timog, Quezon City.
Both Riza and Vivian were residing outside the country ( Japan and Oregon, USA respectively). “We are dedicating this honor to our kababayans especially to our fellow women and mothers who continues supporting and loving their family and keep on believing in women’s power to influence other people for their betterment”, both says.
To Riza and Vivian, congratulations and thank you for championing our women in the field of international beauty pageants!