Bohol’s Katherine Topsnik Is Binibining Silka 2023!

Finally, after 15 long years, a Boholana wins the Binibining Silka title. Katherine Topsnik, 20, who traces her roots in Guindulman, Bohol was crowned Binibining Silka 2023 after she bested a field of 12 regional winners during the pageant’s coronation night at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City on Sunday. Ms. Topsnik was also selected as Best in Evening Gown. 

Katherine Topsnik 

Aside from the P500,000 cash prize, Ms. Topsnik will be Silka’s brand ambassador for 15 months and gets the chance to join an acting workshop. 

She will also get a co- hosting stint in ABS CBN Regional Events, an acting stint in iwantTFC, Star Cinema movies, and a role in an ABS CBN teleserye. 

As Bb. Silka 2023, she will also guest co- host Dear MOR as Bb Silka 2023, become a guest VJ in MYX (One Music live) and will be featured in an article in Metro. Style. 

Q & A of Katherine Topsnik in Central & Eastern Visayas 

regional search

Named 1st RU and Best in Swimsuit was Abegail Jenn Mulder of Southern Mindanao who also won a P300,000 cash prize while Beamae Sumulong of Southern Tagalog was 2nd runner-up and received the Best in Regional Costume special award and also voted as Ms. Popular Choice. 

L-R: 2nd RU, Bb Silka 2023 1st RU

Rounding out the list of the top seven were Abegail Arnold (Central Luzon), Verily Aquino (NCR), Liza Marie Ruiz (Western Mindanao) and Christine Ovilla (Bicolandia) Other special award winners: Miss Congeniality: Liza Marie Ruiz (Western Mindanao) and Best in Casual Wear: Verily Aquino (NCR)

 

Katherine is no stranger to beauty pageants. She was voted by the media as one of the three Darling of the Press winners in the 2022 Mutya ng Pilipinas pageant and was a finalist in the inaugural edition of Hiyas ng Silangan 2022. 

She earned the right to compete in the national finals after winning the Central Eastern Visayas regional preliminary. 

Starting out as a promotional event for Silka products in 2008 that later on expanded into an annual nationwide search for Silka image models and product endorsers, the beauty search had its last staging in 2019 before the pandemic. 

The Miss Silka crown has been elusive to Boholana beauties. It was in 2012 when a Boholana finally entered the winning circle with Karen Mortreaux of Anda named as 3rd Runner Up and followed by the top ten finish of Quir Nicole Maghuyop in 2013. 

The closest that Bohol got to winning the crown was in 2015 when Geraldine Topsnik placed a strong 1st Runner Up. Incidentally, Geraldine and Katherine are siblings and are the highest placed siblings in Miss Silka history. 

2015 1st RU and 2023 Bb Silka 

Topsnik Sisters

Sue Ramirez, Robi Domingo, and Miss Grand International 2016 1st runner-up Nicole Cordovez served as hosts while OPM singer Maki and KD Estrada performed at the event.

 

Among the more famous of the former contestants and titleholders are Bb. Pilipinas International 2022 and Miss International 2023 3rd Runner Up Nicole Borromeo, Miss Aura International 2021 Alexandra Faith Garcia, Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2022 Chelsea Fernandez and Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental 2022 Gabriela Basiano

The Search for Miss Silka Bohol 2018 is On!

What do Marian Grace Malubay, Geraldine Topsnik, Cecile Mae Grupp & Sheena Marie Licong have in common? 

2014 Marian Grace, 2015 Geraldine, 2016 Cecile Mae & 2017 Sheena Marie

All four have joined the Miss Silka Bohol Quest, one of 30 qualifying pageants at the provincial & regional levels. Its expansive scope that covers Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao have given Filipinas between 16 and 22 years old everywhere the opportunity to become Silka image models.

Take first big step to realize your dream and grab this once- in- a- lifetime opportunity to be Bohol’s official representative in the nationwide search for Miss Silka Philippines 2018 now!

K & N Productions is the official event organizer. 

SCREENING HIGHLIGHTS DURING THE LAST FOUR YEARS

Makeover before facing the panel

Journey to self- discovery

Create a positive first impression 

2013 winner Quir Maghuyop & Silka rep Engr. Jabines 

write their decision

Here are the details for the screening, the minimum qualifications & the requirements:

Visit the Miss Silka Bohol FB Page for details

What Do Marian, Eda & Geraldine Have in Common?

What do Marian Grace Malubay, Eda Cimafranca & Geraldine Topsnik have in common?

 

 MISS SILKA BOHOL BEAUTIES: Marian, Eda  & Geraldine


 

All three have joined the Miss Silka Bohol Quest, one of 30 qualifying pageants at the provincial & regional levels.  Its expansive scope that covers Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao has given Filipinas everywhere the opportunity to become Silka image models.

 Geraldine's images were seen all over the country after she
was named 1st RU in the national finals in 2015

Take first big step to realize your dream and grab this once- in- a- lifetime opportunity to be Bohol’s official representative in the nationwide search for Miss Silka Philippines 2017 now! 

Miss Silka Bohol 2017 has now formally opened its application process for Bohol’s aspiring beauty queens with screening of candidates scheduled on September 1, 2 & 3. The three- day screening will determine the top 15 official candidates for Miss Silka Bohol 2017

DATE	VENUE	TIME
Fri, Sept 1	ICM Conference Room	5 pm- 7 pm
Sat, Sept 2	ICM Activity Center	3 pm- 6 pm
Sun, Sept 3	BQ Mall Atrium	3 pm- 6 pm

An enriching and rewarding experience awaits the girls during their Miss Silka Bohol 2017 journey because they will be immersed  in speech & public speaking training sessions, basic hair & make up techniques as well as personality development in between glamorous photo & video shoots, sponsor visits & social responsibility awareness modules. 

Miss Bohol is Miss Silka Philippines 2015 1st Runner Up!

Congratulations to Geraldine Topsnik for getting the 1st RU placement in the just- concluded Miss Silka Philippines 2015 Pageant.  This is Bohol's highest placement since Karen Mortreaux placed 3rd RU in 2012. Before competing and getting crowned as Miss Silka Bohol 2015, she was Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2014 and was Miss Bohol 2nd RU last year to Queenie Melody Fullante.

Thirty girls from around the country competed in swimwear & gowns before they were trimmed down to the Top Ten. 

   3rd RU Butuan, 2nd RU Dumaguete, 
Miss Silka Philippines 2015: Zambales., 1st RU Bohol,

The annual search for Silka's brand ambassador was staged at 4 pm, at the Activity Center of Market! Market! at The Fort, Taguig City.

 Miss Silka Bohol is Miss Silka Philippines 2015 1^st RU



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“Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited” Big winner Slater Young and Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago hosted the show. The crowd were charmed and serenaded by the King of Theme Songs and the country’s Prince of Pop Erik Santos while an elite group of personalities from different fields of fashion, beauty and the arts helped choose the grand winner.

 PAGEANT EMCEES: Bea Santiago & Christian Slater

The winner will receive P120,000.00 cash prize, Silka gift pack and P100,000.00 cash donation courtesy of Cosmetique Asia Corporation to be given to her chosen charitable institution.

Dumaguete & Bohol were the big winners with Dumaguete 

getting two special awards and Bohol winning as Miss Juicy Cologne

Congratulations also to Jonathan Ocat, Miss Bohol’s make up & hair stylist. This is Jonathan’s 2^nd participation in the national level after Quir Nicole Maghuyop placed in the Top Ten in 2013

Mr & Ms Olive C 2015 National Finals

The fifth annual edition of Mr. & Ms Olive C Model Search has been concluded with the proclamation & coronation of this year’s winners. Bohol was represented by the triumvirate of Alexandra Bangcaya, Geraldine Topsnik & Carlos Alfonso Cerquis who represented the clean, wholesome image of young Boholanos.

Although the highest placement was the Top Ten finish of Carlos in the male category, we are still proud nevertheless of the splendid performances of these young Boholanos. They did their best but in the end, as I always reiterate, winning is dependent also on luck, timing, destiny and the tastes of the judges & organizers.

May the national finals be a memorable learning experience for these three teenagers.

Cheers and good luck in your future endeavors! 

Photo Credits: Lito Caleon

Mr & Ms Olive C 2015 Candidates Meet the Press

The 2015 Mr. and Miss Olive-C (MMOC) Campus Model Search were formally presented to the members of the Media last Tuesday, May 12, at the SM Taytay- Rizal Activity Center.

 

Alexandra Bangcaya is the girl in blue

Now on its fifth year, the country’s biggest nationwide teen personality search has attracted another batch of exceptional teens who exude, beauty, charm & personality. Bohol is represented by reigning winners Carlos Alfonso Cuerquis & Alexandra Bangcaya. They are joined by Geraldine Topsnik who was supposed to represent the province in 2014 but had to beg off due to conflicts in schedules. 

All three Boholanos competed in the provincial preliminary searches  organized by Alturas Group of Companies and held in Island City Mall

Geraldine Topsnik is one of the eraly favorites

The past weeks have been quite hectic yet fun for the contenders. Their schedules include sponsor visits, rehearsals, TV & radio guestings, photo shoots & interviews. Three important pre- pageant events; Talent, Resort Wear & Regional Festival Costume competitions will take place this week.

Grand Coronation Night slated on May 23, 2015 at the Skydome, SM North Edsa in Quezon City.