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The much-anticipated Miss World Quezon City competition is underway, with the unveiling of its finalists, each representing a different village from across the city. The contestants were introduced to the public during a press presentation held at the Manila Yacht Club.
The candidates of Miss World Quezon City 2025. PHOTO FROM FACEBOOK/MISSWORLDQUEZONCITY
Among the 10 finalists are Jalila Maranan from Matandang Balara, Asia Rose Simpson from Socorro, Shane Denise Ganate fromSto. Cristo, Angelika Triumfante from Novaliches, and Ashley Nicole Fernandez from Empire Payatas. Other finalists include Anabela Solasco from Lupang Pangako, Ericka Saldivar from Central, Jasmin Lee fromPayatas B, Cherline Dalangin from Bagbag, and Primrose Ivy Suarez from Litex.
Jeannie Jarina, the franchise holder of Miss World Quezon City, shared her vision for the pageant saying, "We are looking for candidates that have good moral character, values, beauty, and intelligence," she said.
For Jarina, the search goes beyond physical beauty, focusing on a well-rounded individual who can serve as an ambassador for the city and its values.
The path to success, however, hasn't been easy for many of the contestants.
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According to Jarina, one of the biggest challenges in organizing a contest like Miss World Quezon City is balancing the contestants' busy schedules, especially for those still in school.
"There are candidates who sacrificed their studies because that's one of the important things in their life," she revealed. "We don't want them to sacrifice their studies," Jarina emphasized.
In addition to the challenges faced by the candidates, Jarina is hopeful for the Quezon City government's support.
"We have already sent a letter to the QC government," she said. "We will showcase the cultural and heritage places of Quezon City. We are very happy to collaborate with them."
Among the finalists is Ashley Nicole Fernandez, representing Empire Payatas. Fernandez, a student at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Open University pursuing a degree in Tourism Management, expressed her views on pageantry.
"I believe that pageantry is not just showcasing our beauty, our body, and talents. The platform given to us is to inspire, empower and embody positivity and diversity in our community, in our country, and the world," she said.
She added, "I believe Miss World QC will give us women the platform to be an inspiration and be an empowered woman in our country."
Another standout contestant is Filipino-American Asia Rose Simpson, representing the village of Socorro. A former Miss Teen USA contestant, the 17-year-old is competing in the first edition of Miss World Quezon City with hopes of advancing to the national pageant and following in the footsteps of Krishnah Gravidez, the current Miss World representative from the Philippines.
"Anything and everything without a purpose is pointless. Beauty queens are influencers on a public stage. You can use your talents, gifts, and abilities to make a difference," Simpson remarked.
The grand coronation night for Miss World Quezon City is set for April 5 at Novotel Manila in Araneta Center, Cubao. The winner will go on to compete in the Miss World Philippines national pageant under the leadership of National Director Arnold Vegafria, which is scheduled for October.
