2018 Miss Bohol Girls Series # 17: Binibining Talibon

For the second straight year, the Miss Bohol girls get to be photographed right at their hometowns or city of origin. This is not only to get to know the girls better but also to showcase and promote  their places’ landmarks and tourism potential. 

Mae Gurrea Paracuelles

Mae Gurrea Paracuelles, an educator specializing in MAPEH is representing Talibon, the birthplace of Philippine President Carlos P. Garcia. One of the most interesting things about Mae is being related to iconic Pinay beauty queen Shamcey Gurrea Supsup- Lee who she saw two years ago during their clan reunion.

in front of the town  municipal hall 

 The 21 year old graduated with a BSED MAPEH degree from University of San Carlos through a scholarship grant. The svelte and charming dancer is proud to say that through dancesports, she became financially independent and was able to go through school and graduate. Dancesports was indeed a big help and so she didn’t have to ask her parents for tuition fees nor allowances.

the grace, the presence & the charm

To say that dancing is her biggest passion in life would be an understatement because dancing, in Mae’s case, is life itself. She started dancing at the age of nine and got discovered through the free barangayan dance workshop. At the age of 12, she was already traveling for dance contests and dance exhibitions and has represented the Visayas in the nationals.

Dance is not just a set of steps but an expression of feelings and emotions

As a USC dancesport varsity team member, she has represented her school in various competitions and has won in numerous contests. She is a member of both Dance Sport Team- Cebu City & Hiyas ng Bituin Dance Company.

the vibrance & color of her hometown 

ADVOCACY “Transforming Our Youth through Dance”, Miss Talibon intends to pay it forward by giving back to the community. As a product of a free barangayan dance workshop, she intends to do the same for talented young dancers on a regular basis.

She has already sat down with her dance coach and local organizers to discuss the mechanics of her advocacy project. If she can only transform, inspire and give hope to even just one young participant just like how she was transformed for the better, then she would be the happiest person ever.

Good luck Ms. Mae Paracuelles!

IMPORTANT DATES:

Press Presentation          : Friday, June 29, Le Eng Restaurant, Bohol Tropics Resort

Talent Night                       : Friday, July 13, 8 pm, Bohol Cultural Center

Coronation Night             : Saturday, July 21, 8 pm, Bohol Wisdom School Gym

For the complete list of Miss Bohol winners, here's the link:

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Photo Credits:  Gerald James Cabal Photography