Two Boholana winners in the 2018 Mutya ng Pilipinas Golden Edition

The 2018 Mutya ng Pilipinas Pageant was a trending topic for Boholanos last year for two reasons; First, the prestigious nationwide pageant was celebrating its golden anniversary and to mark the occasion, 50 lovely Filipinas from all over the Philippines and from overseas communities pitted pulchritude, poise & personality for the top Mutya ng Pilipinas crowns. 

Pauline Amelinckx: Pride of Bohol

Secondly, Bohol was represented by a well- loved and a social media darling, Pauline Cucharo Amelincx.  The 5’ 9” half Filipina & half Belgian stunner from Tubigon who was crowned Miss Bohol 2017 and Miss JCI Philippines 2017 was one of the strongest and among the most prepared Boholana beauties that we have sent to a national pageant.

Pauline Amelinckx scooped most of the special awards

Pauline Amelinckx in her Filipiniana & evening gown

 with Franco Soberano, Mutya 2001 Darlene Carbungco & Anthony Tamayo

She didn’t disappoint and harvested most of the special awards that were at stake. Before the pageant night ended, Pauline clinched the Mutya ng Pilipinas- Global Beauty Queen and will represent the country in the Miss Global Beauty Queen competition, to be held in Seoul, South Korea this May. 

 Two Boholana winners in the Mutya ng Pilipinas 2018  Pageant

Pauline's dad is Belgian while Jade's dad is Australian

SPECIAL MENTION goes to Jade Roberts of Australia, a flight attendant, a model and stage thespian who won the  Mutya ng Pilipinas- Overseas Communties title during the same pageant. Her mom Venus Roberts is a Boholana who traces her roots in Calape, Bohol, the neighboring town of Tubigon where Pauline comes from. Jade, along with her mom, made a courtesy call to the town officials of Calape led by Mayor Nelson Yu right after the pageant. 

Her mom’s maiden name is Venus Sepe and hails from Desamparados Calape Bohol. She graduated elementary from Calape and studied first year high school in BPI Calape. The rest of her education was in Cebu.  Mrs. Venus Roberts says that every time they have a holiday in the Philippines, they always manage to go home to Calape, her hometown.

She said that Jade loves Bohol so much especially the friendly and warm Boholanos and the kids most especially. Jade loves kids because she used to teach younger kids to read & write when she was in grade school as Sister Mora, her school principal, always requested her to let Jade go with her on weekends to teach reading to kids from a small remote area in Halls Creek Western Australia. Jade’s mom owns a business in Halls Creek Western Australia & Northern Territory.

Technically, Bohol had two winning candidates in Mutya ng Pilipinas, the second longest running beauty search in the country. 

Calape town officials led by Mayor Yu pose with Jade Roberts, mom Venus & relatives

Jade Roberts with Calape Mayor Nelson Yu

Pauline Is a Big Favorite in Tonight’s Mutya Ng Pilipinas Grand Coronation!

Boholano pageant fans & watchers alike keenly await the grand coronation of this year’s Mutya ng Pilipinas queens because Bohol’s candidate is being noticed by & getting positive feedback from pageant websites & TV stations covering the event.

Will Lady Luck smile at Pauline tonight?

Bohol’s bet Pauline Cucharo Amelincx has been installed as one of the big favorites to get a crown in tonight’s pageant finals which is extra special because the pageant is marking its Gold Edition.

Fifty beauties coming from Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao & from overseas communities will pit looks, brains & personality in a glittering and grand coronation night to be staged at the SM MOA Arena. Delayed telecast at 11:30PM on ABS-CBN. In her modern terno & gold evening gown Designer: Mikee Andrei Tejano 

In her modern terno & gold evening gown Designer: Mikee Andrei Tejano

BOHOLANA BEAUTY. BRAINS. BREEDING. Your Roving Eye has correctly predicted that Pauline Amelincx, Miss Bohol 2017, will make a splash in the national pageant.

Her best assets are her globally appealing beauty, winsome smile, excellent communication skills, towering height and commanding stage presence which have catapulted her into the list of frontrunners.

The 23 year old BS International Studies degree holder from Cebu Doctors University also underwent a rigid training with Aces & Queens and has been mentored and guided by Mikee Andrei Tejano, a Boholano designer to complement the basic training that she had with one of Bohol’s top beauty queen mentors, Tubigon- based William “Yammy” Fortuna. 

Pauline with designer Mikee Andrei & fashion luminary Renee Salud

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BEST IN MODERN TERNO. THREE SPECIAL AWARDS. During the swimsuit & evening gown preliminaries, she was one of the few girls who did well in both categories. Before the evening ended, she was selected as Mutya ng Mags Clothing, one of four special sponsor awards. It was at the Modern Terno Competition that she cemented her frontrunner status when she was adjudged as the Best in Modern Terno. She wore a Mikee Andrei creation made from raffia fabric that was handwoven by Tubigon Loomweavers. 

the award- winning terno & a closer look at the intricate details

Adding to the overall impact was the gorgeous headpiece created by Patrick Isorena.  Aside from the Best in Modern Terno award, her designer was also named as one of the Top Five Designers for the Best Modern Terno. 

Top Five Finalists for Best Terno Designs 

L-R Sultan Kudarat, Cainta, Muntinlupa, Bohol & CDO

Pauline was also conferred two important Special Awards from the sponsors : Mutya ng Camera Club of the Philippines and one of the five Sol Y Viento Resort Ambassadors. 

As Mutya ng Mags & Best in Modern Terno 

FOUR MUTYA TITLES AT STAKE Four titles and crowns are at stake tonight; Mutya ng Pilipinas – Miss Asia Pacific International to be held in Manila, September 14 - October 4 2018, Mutya ng Pilipinas – Miss Tourism International 2018 to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 4 to 23, Mutya ng Pilipinas – Miss Global Beauty Queen on May 2019 and Mutya ng Pilipinas – Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International to be held in China, November 1 to 18. 

FRONTRUNNERS: # 42 Navotas,# 19 Sultan Kudarat,# 24 Bohol,# 21 Los Angeles & # 48 Muntinlupa

Photo Credits: Raymund Isaac & Queenmaker Philippines

Will Pauline fulfill her date with destiny tonight or will she buckle from the intense scrutiny and pressure? 1973 Miss Universe Margie Moran once said “A girl is crowned as the queen not because she is the most beautiful nor the smartest. It's a matter of destiny, luck, and timing”

Whatever the outcome in the Gold Edition of Mutya ng Pilipinas, Pauline Amelincx has already proven that she is truly worth her measure in gold. Good luck Pauline!

Mikee Andrei's Award- Winning Terno Proudly Made with Raffia Fabric from Tubigon, Bohol

Trina Sumayang, the hardworking & amiable manager of TMPC (Tubigon Loom Weavers Multi- Purpose Cooperative) is super duper happy with the victory of Pauline as Best in Modern Terno. 

You see, Pauline’s Mikee Andrei- designed terno was created from custom-made raffia fabrics made by Tubigon’s famed loom weavers with special mention for Kuya Lindo and Ate Thelma.  

With supervision & inputs also from the very supportive Tubigon First Lady Eden Jao, the team spent nights and days in the execution of the raffia fabric that was envisioned to capture the aquatic resources of the coastal town.

Mikee Andrei's winning terno 

Headress by Patrick Isorena

The loomweavers’ efforts have paid off. I have seen how Trina has reached out and promoted the raffia and Your Roving Eye recalls how Trina with facilitation by Christine Ires & Ronald Lopez approved the request to showcase their raffia dresses & accessories during the Miss Silka Bohol 2014 Press Presentation.

 Pauline with TMPC's Trina Sumayang

The Mutya ng Pilipinas modern terno competition gave the spotlight to local SME’s and cottage industries such as the Tubigon loomweavers who have been making fashionable & wearable ladies’ dresses and accessories like clutch bags & shoulder bags all created out of raffia. 

Tubigon’s First Lady captures Pauline’s winning moment

More than just a show of support for Pauline Amelincx, the award- winning terno is a testament and salute to the artistry and craftsmanship of Boholano designers and loomweavers & the support from the private & public sectors. 

 Raffia cocktail dresses during the 2014 Miss Silka Bohol Press Presentation

  Raffia bags from Tubigon Loomweavers

Bohol's Pauline Amelincx for Mutya ng Pilipinas 2018

Boholano pageant watchers should be following this year’s Mutya ng Pilipinas pre- pageant events and all the way to the grand coronation night on September 16 at the MOA Arena with keen interest for two reasons; 

Mutya # 24: Pauline Amelincx

First, the prestigious nationwide pageant is celebrating its golden anniversary and to mark the occasion, 50 lovely Filipinas from all over the Philippines and from overseas communities will be pitting pulchritude, poise & personality for the top Mutya ng Pilipinas crowns. 

Mutya # 24: Pauline Amelincx wearing Mikee Andrei

Secondly, Bohol is represented by a well- loved and a social media darling, Pauline Cucharo Amelincx.  The 5’ 9” half Filipina & half Belgian stunner from Tubigon who was crowned Miss Bohol 2017 is one of the strongest and among the most prepared Boholana beauties that we have sent to a national pageant.  

Gorgeous. Glamorous. Golden Girl

Aside from possessing a beautiful face, she is tall, has a winsome smile, a commanding presence, facility with English and most importantly, in today’s internet age, has a huge social media following.

Behold Bohol’s Beauty

According to Mikee Andrei, Boholano style maven & resident stylist of Aces & Queens, Pauline flew straight to Manila right after she passed on her crown as Miss Bohol 2017 to focus on training - makeup, hairstyling, personality development, walking and posture, styling and Q&A, with Aces and Queens. 

Pauline during Mutya Orientation & Sashing

Pauline’s Mutya ng Pilipinas journey officially began last August 28 when she and the rest of the girls checked in at the pageant’s official residence, The Ascott, Makati. It will be their home until pageant night. Their whirlwind of activities continued with the orientation,sashing ceremony and official number assignment. She is Mutya #24 ( she is one of the tallest girls)

Important Dates to Remember:

September 3  Press Presentation & Poolside Swimsuit Parade

September 10 Evening Gown Competition

September 11 Terno Competition

September 16 Pageant Nigfht

Mutya ng Pilipinas, one of the longest-running beauty contests in the Philippines, will send its winners to international pageant events, such as Miss Tourism International, Miss Tourism Queen of the Year,  and the Miss Asia Pacific International.

The Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization promotes “Beauty Tourism” within the greater Asia Pacific with the direct participation of the Overseas Filipino Communities, this being a distinct component of its National Pageant Event. The Organization is motivated and inspired by its guiding thrust to assist in promoting Tourism, Social Responsibility, Fashion, and Beauty pageantry.

CREDITS:

PHOTOGRAPHER:  Mark Ryan Alvarez

MAKE UP: Raymond Galang

HAIR: Donna Abitira

WARDROBE & STYLING: Mikee Andrei

EARRINGS: Christopher Munar