MANILA, Philippines — Seventeen out of 40 candidates vying for the Binibining Pilipinas 2019 crown took to the stage to show off their talents at Farmer’s Plaza in Cubao on Saturday afternoon.
Ilene De Vera from Mandaue, Cebu, performed a sexy Hawaiian dance wearing a floral top and a grass skirt.
Ilene De Vera, 23, from Mandaue, Cebu is the first to perform with a Haiwaiian Dance. | @CMarquezINQ https://t.co/jNrl6G9evT
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Hannah Arnold from Masbate, April Short from Zamboanga City, Samantha Bernardo from Palawan, and Emma Tiglao from Pampanga stayed true to their cultural roots as they showcased folk dances.
Hannah Arnold, 23, from Masbate showcased a native dance for the competition. | @CMarquezINQ https://t.co/fuEeJ1OsdF
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Zamboanga City beauty April Short does an ethnic dance for the talent competition. | @CMarquezINQ https://t.co/ZuwEpkrFyG
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Samantha Bernardo from Palawan performs a folk dance wearing a classic red dress. | @CMarquezINQ https://t.co/k36mB4HrYK
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Another ethnic dance from Pampanga beauty Emma Tiglao. | @CMarquezINQ https://t.co/SdjaOgT8E1
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Meanwhile, Sigrid Grace Flores, 26-year-old beauty from Iloilo, and Malka Shaver from Zamboanga Sibugay serenaded the crowd with sweet songs.
Sigrid Grace Flores from Iloilo serenades the crowd with an inspirational song. | @CMarquezINQ https://t.co/TAQ4MJKq1X
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Malka Shaver, native of Zamboanga Sibugay, sings a song dedicated to her mother. | @CMarquezINQ https://t.co/hjM4AMsxqS
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Jessarie Dumaguing from Puerto Princesa and Gazini Ganados from Talisay, Cebu, took to the stage and performed flawless belly dancing.
Jessarie Dumaguing, 23, from Puerto Princesa shows her belly dancing skills. | @CMarquezINQ https://t.co/Josbg5FGx6
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Talisay, Cebu candidate Gazini Ganados showcases her talent on belly dancing. | @CMarquezINQ https://t.co/OlvYpieQDT
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Twenty-four-year-old Cassandra Colleen Chan from Bacolod City showed her skills in ballet dancing by performing the “Don Quixote” piece.
Cassandra Colleen Chan, 24, from Bacolod City presents her stint in ballet dancing. | @CMarquezINQ https://t.co/058daoV8KT
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Denise Omorog from Catanduanes did a spraypainting Mayon Volcano through Francia Layderos from Libon, Albay presented a painting using glitter.
Dennis Omorog, 24, from Baras, Catanduanes paints a creative photo of Mayon Volcano. | @CMarquezINQ https://t.co/PXeu84jLhX
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Francia Layderos from Libon, Albay shows the artist in her through glitter painting. | @CMarquezINQ https://t.co/euibkSlJOH
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Larah Grace Lacap from Quezon City did a modern dance with two back-up dancers.
Larah Grace Lacap, candidate from Quezon City, presents a modern dance for the talent competition. | @CMarquezINQ https://t.co/4jChiOXLHr
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Tarlac-based Mary Grace Murphy was not contented with one talent so she performed a song and a hip-hop dance.
Mary Murphy from Tarlac performs a modern song followed by a hip-hop dance. | @CMarquezINQ https://t.co/9pWvm5yDNw
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Dia Nicole Magno from Butuan, Caraga highlighted her culture by doing a Christian-Muslim dance.
Dia Nicole Magno from Butuan, Caraga region does a Christian-Muslim dance. | @CMarquezINQ https://t.co/swzuUe59dn
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Marie Sherry Ann Tormes from Polangui, Albay, wowed the crowd with her rendition of “I Believe.”
Marie Sherry Ann Tormes Polangui, Albay, sings a classic song, “I Believe.” | @CMarquezINQ https://t.co/XU94BpNzNf
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Alannis Binoya from Batangas capped the competition by singing Beyonce’s classics such as “Crazy in Love” and “Halo” while dancing.
Alannis Binoya from Batangas performs Beyonce’s classics, “Crazy in Love” and “Halo” | @CMarquezINQ https://t.co/eTEcVXf6st
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Bb. Pilipinas Miss Globe 2018 Michele Gumabao hosted the event.
Sitting as judges were Bb. Pilipinas 2018 Miss International Ahtisa Manalo, Bb. Pilipinas 2018 Miss Grand International 2018 Eva Patalinjug, and the first ever Filipina crowned as Miss Intercontinental Karen Gallman. /atm