Boholana Wins Miss CNU- TC 2016

It’s true. When a door closes, a window opens. Such is the case of Bretziel Llanzaderas Laurel, the towering 5’ 9” beauty who represented Loon in the 2016 edition of Miss Bohol where she was unplaced despite an outstanding performance.

Bretziel is beautiful with or sans make up

Egged on by classmates, teachers and peers to join the Miss Teacher’s College Quest in Cebu Normal University, Bretziel almost backed out when she was informed of the sad news that her dear lola Cita Comajig Laurel had passed away hours before the pageant finals.

with the big winners in Mr. & Ms. CNU- TC 2016


 

Love for her lola, duty & responsibility prevailed when she realized that it was her lola who wanted her to become a beauty queen.

Your Roving Eye with Miss Laurel


 

 Miss Laurel during Miss Bohol 2016

Before the night was over, she was proclaimed as the new queen who will represent her college in the campus- wide search for Miss Cebu Normal University this September. 

With her lola to guide her in the upcoming pageant that selects CNU's bets for the regional and national competitions, Bretziel is in good hands.

Coincidentally, the Miss CNU title is currently held by Jessanie Mangaron who also represented Loon in the Miss Bohol 2014 Pageant.

Photo Credits:

www. geraldjamescabal.com

CNU Herald

Vic Nielen Renegado

Message of Love for the Miss Bohol 2016 Girls

With bated breath and heightened anticipation, the much- anticipated quest for Miss Bohol 2016 reached its conclusion through its glittering & exciting grand coronation night held at the Bohol Wisdom School Gym last July 17.

 

 MISS BOHOL 2016 Opening Salvo

 MISS LOBOC

 MISS PANGLAO

The hectic preparations, the last- minute coaching, the tension and intense pressure that left some of the girls in near- tears are now over and done with.

 

 MISS ALBURQUERQUE

 MISS LOBOC 

Right now, the huge and cavernous BWS gymnasium where the pageant was held and where most of the rehearsals were conducted is now back to its quiet and and dark evenings. The bright lights have been dimmed, the confetti has been swept away and thje applause has died down.

 MISS DAUIS

 MISS LOON

From a bevy of beautiful Boholana achievers, the spotlight and the intense scrutiny of media and the public are now focused on the brand- new Miss Bohol who is now one of the most Googled and most searched Bohol newsmakers.

What about the girls who didn't make it? How are they coping? Are they heaving a sigh of relief now that it is all over? 

 MISS LOBOC

MISS SEVILLA

Will the pageant results dampen their spirits and be a big blow to their self -esteem and smash their confidence to smithereens? 

Browsing over the FB pages of some of the girls who competed last Sunday night was just heartbreaking. Yet, it also offered glimmers of hope and proved how Boholanos have a strong support system; from parents like Miss Loboc’s parents who were very supportive & who were almost always present in their daughter’s pageant activities & rigid rehearsals.

 MISS DAUIS

 MISS LOON

To the town mayors who gave their all- out support to their candidates. To friends and acquaintances whose unending enthusiasm never fails to amaze me. Imagine getting almost 50,000 FB shares In the race for Darling of the Social Media? That is exactly what Miss Garcia- Hernandez amassed to clinch the social media award.

The Panglao delegation that had the all- out support of Mayor Nila Montero & Councilor Aya Montero was the biggest contingent that came to offer cheers and applause for Catherine Tabaniag who for some inexplicable reason was shut out from the finals along with Judy Ann Cimafranca, the beauty & brains from Dauis, the gorgeous Quir Nicole Maghuyop and the statuesque beauty from Loon, Bretziel Laurel who is destined for a national beauty title.

I cannot mention everyone in this year’s batch of girls here but all of them really worked hard to bring home the crown for their municipalities & city. With the competitive quality of the girls who competed, it was inevitable that some of the frontrunners and fan favorites would not make it.

Scores of messages of love and support from their families, friends and fans were posted on the girls’ FB timelines can be read by one and all. 

 MISS PITOGO ISLAND

I was so moved and touched that I am now dedicating this blog article to the Class of 2016 who can claim and recall years from now how at one point in their lives that they were a part of the annual celebration of Bohol's beauty and friendship

To The 2016 Miss Bohol Pageant Girls: 

Don't you ever let the pageant results from Miss Bohol 2016 define who you are as a person. 

 Consider it as a phase in your life. An adventure. A learning experience. Hold your heads high for you all did a great job. You did not get the crown because you are destined for something greater.
 Remember, winning a beauty title doesn't mean you're the smartest nor the prettiest. 

 According to Margie Moran, the second Filipina to win the Miss Universe crown, it also involves Luck. Timing & Destiny plus the personal preferences and tastes of the judges.

 Lastly, always remember that you belong to a special breed of Boholanas for not everyone can be a beauty contestant.

 Finally, whether you made it or not, take time to thank your family and all the people who believed in you and helped you in your journey towards the Miss Bohol Sandugo crown because a real queen is someone who is gracious and knows how to look back with gratitude So Cheers and Smile for God Loves You

Photo Credits: Vic Nielen Reyes Renegado 

Miss Tagbilaran City & Miss Loon for Miss Bohol 2016

Our last tandem of beauties who are vying for the Miss Bohol 2016 crown has two similarities. Both girls are the tallest in the batch and both are teenagers.

 MISS TAGBILARAN CITY & MISS LOON 

On the other hand, one has delicate Oriental features, a svelte & willowy frame & porcelain complexion while the other has Filipina features, smooth and even sunkissed complexion and a curvaceous & bosomy figure. Let’s get to know them a bit better.

Candidate #15 Miss Tagbilaran City Queeniebeth Barcelona, 17 years old, is a BS Tourism Management sophomore student of Holy Name University who actively participates in student governance.

If one were to describe Queeniebeth, it would have to be regal and composed. The 5’7” tall sports fanatic who had to hurdle two local beauty competitions to earn the right to represent the capital city of Tagbilaran in Miss Bohol was named after Queen Elizabeth. 

Living up to her name’s significance , this lady exudes class & elegance whether on or off the stage. The very same qualities  that separates a queen from princesses. 

 MISS TAGBILARAN CITY  Queeniebeth Barcelona

Candidate #16 Miss Loon Bretziel Llanzaderas Laurel, 19 years old, is a graduating Bachelor in Elementary Education student of Cebu Normal University. She graduated with honors from elementary school and is a Dean’s Lister in college. 

The tallest candidate at 5’ 8”, this aspiring teacher who wants to inspire & mold young minds into becoming productive citizens of the community once won first place in a Balak Contest in her hometown Loon.  

Bretziel reminds pageant watchers of Janicel Lubina, the morena beauty from Palawan who won the 2015 Bb Pilipinas- International crown not only because of her Filipina beauty but also because of her very sweet and charming ways.

  MISS LOON Bretziel Laurel

Catch the excitement and the drama of the most glamorous highlight of Bohol Sandugo Festival 2016 as Miss Bohol marks the 90th year since its debut in 1926!

PAGEANT DATE: July 17, Sunday, 8 pm, Bohol Wisdom Gymnasium, Tagbilaran City.

Photo Credits: Miss Bohol FB Page & TJ Medrana Photography

Loon is the Big Winner in Miss Philippines Earth Bohol 2016

Last year, it was Calape's Gayle Suzette Yu who was crowned the winner in the inaugural search for Bohol's official candidate in the Miss Philippines Earth Pageant. 

This year it's the neighboring town of Loon who shone the brightest and deemed the big winner in Miss Philippines Earth Bohol 2015 Pageant held a few hours ago at the Island City Mall Activity Center with 18 year old Charysse Jane Roferos, a BS Nursing student at Cebu Normal University, living up to her tag as Candidate # 1. 

The BS Nursing student from Cebu Normal University student indeed finished Numero Uno and earned the right to represent her town & Bohol at the national finals of Miss Philippines Earth 2016 on June 12.  

She will now have three months to prep up for the biggest challenge of her life!

Charysse Jane Roferos will be Bohol’s bet in the national finals 

Loon's dynamic duo were also the standouts in the beauty & poise segment of the pageant with Bretziel Laurel as Best in Swimsuit and Charysse as Best in Evening Gown.

Lady Arlia was also named Miss Talent and Rizalee was selected as Best in Interview and Best Eco Video

BOHOL'S ELEMENTAL COURT:

Charysse Jane

Rizalee: Miss AIR                                Lady: Miss WATER                          Bretziel: Miss FIRE

RUNNERS UP Tagbilaran City’s  Rizalee Rose Sempron Razo was named Miss Phil Earth- Air (1^st RU) and Lady Arlia Lumantas was Miss Phil Earth Water (2^nd RU) Hannah Mae Cimeni  of Dauis was Miss Phil Fire (3rd RU)

 Rizalee & Arlia are Mutya sa Tagbilaran alumni

 Your Roving Eye with Gayle Yu & Chanel Thomas

 L-R: 3rd RU, 2nd RU, MPEB 2016, 1st RU

 Organizer Ritchel  Mutia,. Charysse, Gayle, Chanel & Ms Astrud

BOARD OF JUDGES Carousel Productions’s Intl Franchise & Branding Manager Director Astrud Margaret Schuck, reigning Miss Phil Earth Air 2015 Chanel Olive Thomas & top Cebuano fashion designer Edwin Alba composed the Board of Judges that determined who was the best embodiment of an Earth Warrior, a beautiful, caring defender & protector of Mother Earth.

Charysse has three months to prepare for the national pageant finals that has been scheduled on June 12, 2016

Instant Interview with Bohol's Best Bet