Cyrille Payumo, the Mutya Pilipinas 2019 first runner-up, who replaced disqualified Mutya Pilipinas-Tourism International 2019 Tyra Goldman, is now in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to vie for the 22nd Miss Tourism International crown.
The 22-year-old, 5-foot-9 native of Pampanga, and a graduate of BS Tourism Management from Holy Angel University in Angeles City, will compete against more than 40 delegates from around the world.
“We come to a decision to send Cyrille who was born in the Philippines. She was surprised by the news, but she has risen above her fears and apprehension and trained very hard, for less than a month, and now she is ready,” said Cory Quirino, president of Mutya Pilipinas organization.
“Tan Sri Datuk Danny Ooi , President of the Miss Tourism International organization, told me that this year they have tighter contract and they have to follow the rule that the delegate should be born in their country of representation. Goldman, who is a Filipina, was born in Nevada, USA. We respect the rules of the organization and assure them of our 100 percent compliance,” said Quirino during the send-off press conference for Payumo held at CWC Interiors, in BGC, Taguig City.
She assured that Goldman will still be given the opportunity to compete in another respectable international competition.
The statuesque Payumo, who has a strong resemblance with Miss Universe 1994 Sushmita Sen, trained under Kagandahang Flores beauty camp and will compete in an evening gown designed by Benj Leguiab IV and her national costume by designer Rich Sabinian.
She will be aiming to bring home the Miss Tourism International title for the fifth time after Jannie Loudette Alipo-on in 2017, the back-to-back wins of the late Rizzini Alexis Gomez in 2012 (she died in 2015) and Angeli Dione Gomez in 2013 and Maria Esperanza Corazon Manzano in 2000.
The Miss Tourism International 2019 coronation night is set on Nov. 8 at the Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia, where reigning Miss Tourism International 2018 Astari Vernideani of Indonesia will pass on her crown to her successor.
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Twenty-five married women were named as candidates of Mrs. Philippines International 2019 pageant during press presentation held at Amore Hotel Alabang on Oct. 13. Darling of the Press went to Michelle Encarnacion of Albay with Risa Dormiendo of Taguig City and Mary Grace Avanzado of Laguna as runners up. Septi Magaspi of Cebu City was awarded Mrs. Philippines Aura Care.
Winners of the pageant, to be known at the finals set in December, will be sent to TKS Mrs. International pageant in Singapore.
Mrs. Philippines International 2019, which focuses on this year’s theme “Crown for Compassion,” a resilient statement for women empowerment in all aspects, is presented by Glamore Productions, Co., headed by Maan Cueto Aris, in partnership with 3 Stars Productions, headed by CEO Aries Concepcion. Glamore also launched the World Tourism Festival on its 3rd year, held alternately in Japan and the Philippines, and co-founded by Aiko Tanaka Yamamoto of In the Field Co., Ltd. Glamore is also home to the newly branded Prince and Princess of the Philippines with the winners to be sent to the different international pageants for kids and teens.
Completing the list of candidates are Aimmee Angelika Ebreo (Calapan City), Cecil Bayanes (Baguio City), Karen Cortes (Taytay, Rizal), Sarah Jean Bayocot(San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur), Cherryl Dacua (Cebu), Catherine Flores (Caloocan City), Melanie Tranie (Cebu North), Krysta Elaine Torino (Batangas City),Ma. Glovel Tasico (Malvar), Loudly Telidua (Pinamungjan, Cebu), Mary Sept Alvarez (Zamboanga City), Mari Joyce Mortega (Bicol), Jeanet Garcia (Bauan, Batangas), Easter Lane Pescadera (Bohol), Jucil Marie Juntilla (Danao, Cebu), Athens Lucena (Paranaque), Rizzalie Joy Ebreo (Batangas), Darling Edralin(Cagayan de Oro City), Divina Gracia Carpio (Quezon City), and Marie Abigail Bayuga (Marikina).
