KALIBO, Aklan – The finalists for the Mutya it Kalibo Ati-Atihan 2019 were named.
From 26 applicants, only 16 were chosen, said pageant director and Kalibo Santo Niño Ati-Atihan Foundation, Inc. chairman Albert Menez.
The candidates were identified during the final screening on Sunday at the Aklan Trade Hall in this capital town.
Three title holders were among the finalists – Miss Nabas Tourism 2016 Nicole Angela Crescini, Diwata kang Madja-as 2018 Jamaica Venturillo and Ms. Metro 2018 Francesca Beatriz Abalajon.
Other finalists were Philiana Hedy Zante, Sofia Claire Inocentes, Shenna Ellica Retiro, Shenna Adrien Pador, Maria Ramona Nieto, Princess Shemith Filomeno, Aubrey Denille Sy, Arlene Faye Beltran, Mary Anne Lopez, Jamella Jane Remaneses, Cuty Ann Guzman, Gina May Curises, and Pearly Ann Libuton.
They will all compete in the talent, swimsuit, evening gown, festival costume, production, and interview portions of the pageant that is a side event of the annual Ati-Atihan Festival.
The pageant will be held at the Gov. Augusto B. Legaspi Sports and Cultural Center on Jan. 11 next year. (With Aklan Forum Journal/PN)
