10 Fun Facts About Glyssa Perez, Bohol’s Bet For Miss World Philippines 2019

Glyssa Leiann Bingas Perez, Candidate # 4, was clearly one of the standouts during the 2019 Miss World Philippines Press Presentation held at Novotel Manila Araneta Center a couple of days ago. 

Glyssa Leiann Bingas Perez during the Miss World Philippines 2019 Press Presentation

There was the unmistakeable hint of confidence, quiet & reserved elegance and self- assuredness when the Miss Bohol 2016 and Miss Philippines- Australia 2014 titleholder took her turn at the catwalk. Her flawless pirouette and graceful stance at the catwalk were met with oohs and ahhs from the media covering the event.

The lovely Boholana was named First Princess at the Miss World Philippines finals two years ago which means that she was just a breath away from clinching the honor to represent our nation in the world’s oldest and longest running beauty competition.

As she competes with 39 other exquisitely empowered Filipinas for the Miss World Philippines 2019 crown, she is more than ready to tackle the challenge beautifully. 

Glyssa performing the Pangalay or fingernail dance during the Miss Talent prelims

Let’s check out how well you know this impeccably- dressed and well- mannered lady who will represent the province of Bohol in Miss World Philippines 2019.

Here are 10 fun facts about Glyssa:

1.   BREAST CANCER AWARENESS & BREAST CARE ADVOCATE. She is a spokesperson & the youngest trustee of Kasuso Foundation (a non- profit organization dedicated to serving indigent patients with breast cancer) She is so passionate about  breast cancer that she even  organized a well- attended fund- raising activity for her advocacy a couple of months back in Australia

2.   VIDEO CREATOR & EDITOR. If there is one thing that she is most interested in, it has to be creating & editing videos. For Glyssa, there’s something so special and magical about capturing moments and creating a story that can be treasured and relived over and over again. With her very tight schedule, Glyssa has to put her video editing on hold but hopes to get back to it as soon as her schedule eases up.

3.   PASSIONATE ABOUT SELF- CARE & MINDFULNESS. Her passion right now is the practice on self- care & mindfulness which ultimately helps her serve others more effectively

4.   GOAL- ORIENTED. She believes that people should have goals in life so that they could find more focus and more meaning in their lives. Glyssa says that goals are there to motivate and to spur one to action. Her goals range from being happy & content, to be healthy and strong, to enjoy life’s simple pleasures and to live a purposeful life where she can give back and empower people. Her two biggest goals right now is to continue her foundation’s project program and to be a spokesperson who is heard worldwide.

5.  THE ONLY GIRL IN THE FAMILY. Did you know that Glyssa is the only girl in the family? She has three protective brothers namely; Gez ,35, Gabriel, 27, and Goody, 19.

6.  GLYSSA IS A SUPER ATHLETIC GIRL. Her slender frame belies her athletic & competitive nature. She was a sprinter during her early schooling days and played competitively in Netball. She even won the Sports Fast Track Challenge during her first attempt at the MWP crown back in 2017.

7.   INTERESTING INFO YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT GLYSSA. She has a small scar on her forehead from a bicyclist accident when she was only about four years old. She thought she could bike on her own without training wheels and she was wrong.

8.  GLYSSA & MAXINE MEDINA ARE FIRST COUSINS. Glyssa comes from a clan of beauties. In fact, she and reigning 2016 Miss Universe Philippines Maxine Perez Medina are first cousins. Maxine’s mom, Marife Perez Medina,  is the youngest sister of Godofredo Perez, the father of Glyssa. The Boholano connection of Glyssa is care of mom Yolie Bingas who is from Danao, Bohol.

CHARMING COUSINS. 2016 Miss Universe Top 6 Finalist Maxine Perez Medina &

2016 Miss Bohol Glyssa Bingas Perez are first degree cousins

9.   SHE WAS CROWNED ON THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF MISS BOHOL. Glyssa was crowned Miss Bohol 90 years after Ascension Gaviola was crowned as the first Miss Bohol and represented the province in the 1926 Miss Philippines pageant, the first ever nationwide pageant  organized in the country. 

10.  DANAO’S FIRST MISS BOHOL CROWN. Glyssa made her mom Yolie’s wish for her to win Danao’s first Miss Bohol crown came true. 

Glyssa Perez obliges Your Roving Eye with a photo memento

Watch the 9th edition of Miss World Philippines on Sunday, September 15 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Four other titles are at stake, namely; Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas, Miss Eco Philippines, Miss Multinational Philippines and Miss Tourism Philippines. 

Bohol’s bet answers questions from the media during the press presentation

ABOUT MISS WORLD PHILIPPINES

It is a beauty pageant in the Philippines that selects the country's representative to the Miss World contest, the oldest & longest running international beauty competition.  The pageant is inspired by the Miss World Ltd.'s slogan "Beauty with a Purpose" and henceforth adopted the theme "Beauty in Giving."

From a bathing suit spectacle in 1951, Miss World has evolved into a search for a beautiful spokesperson who travels around the world, brings a voice for the underprivileged and raises money for charities.   

Reigning Miss World 2018 Vanessa Ponce from Mexico

Miss World Philippines and her court work with charities that benefit children in need and also join movements of supporting women and children's rights and other advocacy. Also known as MWP, the pageant also selects three other representatives to participate in minor international pageants such as Reina Hispanoamericana, Miss Eco International, and Miss Multinational.

EARLY CROWN FAVES: L-R: Day, Perez, Thorlund & Dee  

EARLY FAVES Along with Glyssa Perez, the other early MWP favorites are Kelly Day, Michelle Thorlund & Michelle Dee, the daughter of 1979 Miss International Melanie Marquez

Part 2: Bb Pilipinas Special Award Winners from Bohol

With the 55^th edition of Bb. Pilipinas taking place on March 18, Your Roving Eye will take you to a stroll down memory lane and give the spotlight again to the lovely Boholanas who won a special award or corporate sponsor award in the country's most prestigious beauty pageant.

Special awards are often the barometer used to determine who will most likely end up as the big winners at the conclusion of the coronation night. 

Corporate sponsor awards, on the other hand, indicate who made the best impression on the sponsors.

Here is the elite list of Boholanas who were special awards and corporate sponsor award recipients through the years: Only a handful of Boholanas have placed or made a mark in Bb. Pilipinas. In fact, only five of them have earned the distinction.

Here they are:

LUX LADIES

Three to five outstanding ladies who embody the qualities of Lux beauty soap are named as Lux Ladies during coronation night. More often than not, most if not all of the Lux Ladies end up as the big winners, runners up or finalists.

All five Lux Ladies made it to the Top 15 from a field of 37 beauties

In 1979, Peral Salig became the first of two Lux Ladies from Bohol. She was in good company. The others who made it as Lux Ladies were Criselda “Dang” Cecilio who was crowned Bb Pilipinas- Universe, Perla of course was 1^st Runner Up, Cathy Veloso was 2^nd Runner Up while Tina Orleans and Victoria Garcia made it as finalists.

Taina Manigque

In 1985, the Triumph Court of Fashion model Taina Manigque became the second Boholana to be selected as Lux Lady.

BEST IN EVENING GOWN

Anna Maris Igpit at 18 years old was the picture of elegance

In 2006, Anna Maris Arcay Igpit whose parents hail from Panglao, Bohol was proclaimed Best in Evening Gown. Three years of modeling and pageant experiences helped a lot in the very regal and elegant way that she showcased her evening and you cannot deny her stage presence and youthful charm during that particular segment.  

Candidate # 20 Anna Maris Igpit was a sight to behold in hewr swimsuit

Of course, the Best in Evening Gown award was just icing on the cake for she ended up with the Bb Pilipinas- World crown on her head at the conclusion of the pageant. 

2006 Bb Pilipinas Queens and Runners Up

Photo Credits: NJBP International

MISS TALENT

The first and only Boholana to be named Miss Talent in Bb Pilipinas is Richell Angalot. Her prior experience as 1^st Princess in GMA 7’s Starstruck reality talent search helped a lot as she oozed with confidence and charm during her talent presentation showcased weeks earlier before the pageant night. 

Richell Angalot is Miss Talent

Richell Angalot is Miss Araneta Center's Shoppers' Choice

Richell Angalot is also Miss Natasha Beauty

Aside from the Miss Talent special award, she was also the recipient of two corporate sponsor awards; Miss Natasha Beauty and Araneta Center's Shoppers' Choice.

2009 Bb Pilipinas Queens & Runners Up

Richell eventually finished as 1^st Runner Up.  

MISS PHOTOGENIC

will Karen Gallmann set another record for a second Miss Photogenic title on March 18?

Karen Gallman whose mom hails from Ubay, Bohol is the first and only Boholana to be voted as Miss Photogenic by the mediamen and press photographers who covered the event. Ms. Gallman won the Miss Photogenic title during her first attempt at Bb Pilipinas back in 2012.

Watch for the following BbPilipinas 2018 TV Specials, ABS CBN Channel 2:

Bb Pilipinas 2018 Primer            Sunday, March 11, 9 PM

Bb Pilipinas Pageant Night       Sunday, March 18, 9 PM

Boholana Beauty in Bb Pilipinas 2018

Karen Boyonas Gallman 

Karen Boyonas Gallmann of Ubay  who traces her roots in Ubay, Bohol is one of the official candidates for Bb Pilipinas 2018. 

She first competed in Bb. Pilipinas back in 2012 where she made it as one of the Top Twelve Finalists and was selected by press photographers as Miss Photogenic.

Karen was born in Sept 27, 1992 in Ubay, Bohol to retired World War II German soldier Gavin William Gallman and a native from Bohol Editha Boyonas. 

She was raised in Brisbane, Australia. She has degree in Business Arts major in Management at the Griffiths University in Brisbane, Australia.

Karen Boyonas Gallman: Will she be the second Boholana to win a Bb Pilipinas crown?

Six years after her first attempt at Bb. Pilipinas,  Karen is back and has been picked by most pageant experts and websites as one of the most likely to win one of the crowns this year. If that happens, she will be the second Boholana to be crowned a Bb Pilipinas queen.

Watch the 55^th edition of Bb Pilipinas Grand Coronation Night, 7 pm, SMART Araneta Coliseum. Delayed telecast at ABS CBN Channel 2

Back to Back for Bohol in Miss JCI Philippines National Search

There really must be something about the Boholana beauty and the JCI movement. It was a moment of paisano and paisano pride when outgoing Miss JCI Philippines 2016 winner Glyssa Bingas Perez of Danao crowned her Miss Bohol successor Pauline Amelincx of Tubigon as this year’s Miss JCI Philippines winner. 

Glyssa crowns Pauline during Miss Bohol 2017

Photo Credits: TJ Medrana


 

The national beauty & personality search held at the Casino Filipino- Tagaytay served as the glittering and glamorous highlight of the JCI Philippines national convention. But more than just a beauty search, the pageant served as an avenue and platform to highlight the modern Filipina’s commitment to achievement & empowerment.

Bohol’s Back-to-Back Beauties 

Gowns created by Mikee Andrei

This is the third time in four consecutive years that a Miss Bohol titlist has been crowned as grand winner of said beauty tilt. Miss Bohol 2014 Queenie Melody Fullante of Dauis paved the way for Boholana beauties to shine and be recognized in the Miss JCI Philippines pageant.

After winning her crown, Queenie Melody parlayed her crown into a meaningful and dedicated public service career and eventually get elected as President of the JCI Chocolate Hills chapter which  played a big role in staging the last four editions of the Miss Bohol Pageant. 

 JCI Chocolate Hills led by prexy Janice Tirol and Queenie Melody Fullante 

Kudos to the JCI Chocolate Hills for perfecting the winning formula when it comes to choosing which girl to send to the regionals and hopefully to the nationals. JCI Chocolate Hills President Janice Aurora Tirol expressed her elation and pride with Pauline’s triumph in the nationals and extended her congratulations also to the rest of the JCI family and the Boholanos for their support.

Miss Panglao 2017 Swimsuit Sizzlers

It was the perfect day for the swimsuit shoot of Miss Panglao 2017. With the azure skies as the canopy and the gentle & rhythmic lapping of the turquoise waters of the exclusive Ananyana Beach Resort & Spa as the perfect backdrop, the Miss Panglao 2017  candidates who were in their Mikee Andrei swimwear took turns posing for fast- rising & favorite pageant photographer TJ Medrana. 

 Sweet & Sultry in their Mikee Andrei Swimwear

Temperatures rose as each girl brought in her A- game to the fore.

Here they are in numerical order. Who sizzled & who fizzled?

 1. KHETWENZ GUIMALAN

Poblacion

 2. KIMBERLY BOLTRON
Danao

3. SHEIRA VIEL GENERALES
Bolod 

 4. HANNAH KRYSTIA LUMAPAS
Rotary Club of Panglao Island

  5. KIMBERLY GRACE GIROUD
Arbasto Foundation Inc.

 6. AIVIE KAYE CASQUEJO
Doljo

 7. CHRISTINE JOY MILAY
Bil- isan

 8. ZANSSEN ROSE PAREDES
Lourdes

 9. MARISSA CLOMA
Lourdes National High School

 10. JONALINDA BODIONGAN
Looc

 11. RICKY MAE CASIPE
Cristal e- College

 12. JOSEPHINE RHEINGANS
Tawala

13. CHARIZA SIA
Tangnan

 14. CINDY TAY
Libaong

IMPORTANT DATES:

Pre- Judging & Resort Wear Competition

Sunday, August 20, 8 pm, Panglao Town Plaza

Grand Coronation Night

Friday, August 25, 8 pm, Panglao Town Plaza

VOTE FOR THE DARLING OF THE SOCIAL MEDIA

Support your candidates of choice through liking & sharing their Official Head-shots. The candidate with the most number of shares shall be declared BEUTY OF THE ISLAND -DARLING OF SOCIAL MEDIA on the Grand Coronation.

Tallies of candidates' photo shares will run from August 5, 2015 5 PM until August 25, 2015 5 PM, you have 21 days away to the BEAUTY OF THE ISLAND - DARLING OF SOCIAL MEDIA Award!

Like & Share Now! Vote counts only for the no. of shares #MissPanglao2017 . Click this LINK for the official FB Page where you can cast your likes & share now!

PRODUCER : The Local Government Unit of Panglao headed by Mayor Nila Montero, Sangguniang Bayan headed by Vice-Mayor Pedro Fuertes and MyMadamme Productions

PRESENTER: Alona Tropical Beach Resort

FOUNDER & OVERALL PAGEANT CHAIR : Municipal Councilor Hon. Aya Montero 

VICE- CHAIR & PROJECT DIRECTOR: Mr. Deo Guden of Alona Tropical Beach Resort

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Mr. Kris Vincent Acero 

CREATIVE TEAM DIRECTION & STYLING: Mr. Deo Guden

PHOTOGRAPHY:- Tj Medrana TJ Medrana Photography

VIDEO: Rhapcon (Chester Impang & Team)

WARDROBE: Kim Villamor

OFFICIAL SWIMWEAR (Outdoor Photoshoot & Coronation Night): Ms. Mikee Andrei

ACCESSORIES:- Miss Panglao Pageant Organization; MyMadamme Productions 

Behold the Miss Calape Crown ...

The journey towards the Miss Calape 2017 crown is nearing its homestretch with the conclusion of the Talent Competition last night at the Calape Cultural Center & Sports Arena, Bohol’s biggest indoor entertainment venue. 

More than the prestige & the honor to represent the town in the Miss Bohol 2017 Pageant in July, the girls  have set their eyes on the crown as well.

Miss Calape crown: Befitting royalty & grace


 

The crown was unveiled before the mediamen who covered the press conference that kicked off the 2017 Calape Town Fiesta celebration in honor of the town's patron saint, St. Vincent Ferrer. 

The winner of the Miss Calape 2017 title will earn the distinction of being the first to wear a beautiful crown that has been designed and crafted specifically for Miss Calape by Mark Tenchavez of Shandar Jewelry &  Shoe Company.

 Who will be the first to wear the brand- new Miss Calape crown?

The crown symbolizes and expresses the beauty, intelligence, confidence and power of the Calapenhon woman in particular & the Boholana in general. 

Each piece of the crown was designed to represent an important attribute of the Miss Calape titleholder who embodies the contemporary & empowered Calapenhon of today. 

The South African white rice ceramics that have been delicately arranged like peace offerings symbolize the town’s commitment to uphold unity, understanding, cooperation and tolerance.

According to Engr. Necie Yu, the pageant chair, the crown will be in the custody of the Municipal Treasurer's Office and will be worn by the winner on specific & officially- sanctioned activities that require the presence of the reigning titleholder.

The crown is composed of over 1,000 crystals & embellished with Swarovski rhinestones that symbolize the energy & positivity of Calape. It is inlaid with 33 emerald green gemstones to represent the 33 barangays that compose the town of Calape. 

The color green was specifically chosen to symbolize the town’s commitment to preserve its environment & to recognize the hardworking & persevering virtues of the Calapenhon. 

On whose head will the crown be resting at the culmination of the Miss Calape 2017 Pageant on Wednesday, May 10, 8 PM? 

Remembering Donna Maricel Cardino's Miss Mandaue Pageant Victory

 Donna Maricel Cardino
Humaranga Photography

Did you know that aside from Anna Maris Igpit, there was another Boholana who was crowned as Miss Mandaue? She is Donna Maricel Cardino, a svelte & leggy charmer from Clarin who won the prestigious & very tough Cebu- based beauty competition back in 2011. 

Aside from being the crowd favorite among the 16 candidates, the 5’ 8” tall Boholana beauty was also the tallest and she also scooped the Best in Filipiniana and Best in Evening Gown special titles in the pageant held at the Cebu International Convention Center.

Her runners up were 1^st RU Crystal Star Aberasturi , 2^nd RU Christine Paula Love Bernasor, 3^rd RU Genefe Navilon & 4^th RU Reygin Brion .

MISS WORLD PHILIPPINES 2011 CANDIDATE 

Later that year, the Holy Name University graduate along with a couple of girls who passed the regional screenings represented Central Visayas in the inaugural Miss World Philippines search organized by the new franchise holder Ms. Cory Quirino.

 

Although she did not place in the said pageant, the experience helped her in polishing her interpersonal skills, boosted her confidence and gave her the poise and refinement which she ultimately used when she applied for a job abroad. 

Donna Maricel is presently based in Australia.

  

PAGEANT EXPERIENCES

Donna was a 16 year old senior high school student when she represented the Municipality of Clarin in the 2004 Miss Bohol Sandugo Pageant. 

Against more experienced and older candidates, Donna held her ground and aside from making the Top Ten, she was also selected as Best in Swimsuit & Miss Photogenic.  

Later on, she competed in Miss Tagbilaran City where she placed as 2nd RU to Ruby Mejos.