MUTYA NG PILIPINAS 2018 TALENT COMPETITION
Text and photos by Noli A. Berioso
A total of 28 out of the 50 official candidates participated at the Talent Competition of Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2018 pageant last Wednesday, September 5. The event was held at the main hall of Sol Y Viento Mountain Hot Spring and Resort in Pansol Calamba, Laguna. The place is perfect for family and barkada outings, corporate meeting, team building with top notch amenities and just a little more than an hour drive from Manila.
Ms. Hemilyn Escudero Tamayo was very thankful to all the supporters who trooped the place to watch and support their respective candidates. She also thanked the sponsors and the people behind the Mutya Ng Pilipinas now that one of the most prestigious national beauty pageants in the country is turning 50.
Mutya Ng Japan Mayuko Hanawa declated the winner of the Talent Competition with her rendition of an opera classic. Mayuko is a soprano singer. Ebony Victoria Bangit Mutya Ng Melbourne, Australia was adjudged first runner-up for her modern ballet/jazz number and Geri Farncheska Camargo Mutya Ng Meycauayan, Bulacan was named second runner-up for her rendition of the pop ballad Little Me
Special corporate awards were also handed out to selected candidates. AR Travel Ambassadors were Sabrina Binder – Mutya Ng Germany, Mae Kumberly De Luna Mutya Ng Caloocan, Anna Clarice Patrimonio Mutya Ng Cainta, Rizal, Nina Ancheta Mutya Ng Los Angeles, California and Sharifa Areef Mohammad Omar Akeel while AR Travel and Tours Ambassadors were Aya Fernandez Mutya Ng Taguig, Pauline Amelinckx Mutya Ng Bohol, Kristine Micah Malicsi Mutya Ng Navotas, Maru Hustine Teng Mutya Ng Muntinlupa and Temee Miguel Mutya Ng San Idelfonso, Bulacan. The 3 hour show was directed by Rodgil Flores Next stop is the Long Gown and Swimsuit Competition to be held on September 10 at Ascott BGC.
Grand Coronation Night is on September 16. 7pm at MOA Arena in Pasay City.