TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Sheena Mae Nazaro has been crowned the new Ms. Pagdadagupan 2023 of Dagupan Centro, emerging victorious among five other equally-impressive candidates during the beauty pageant.
Nazaro captivated both the judges and the audience with her remarkable eloquence and spot-on answers during the Q&A segment.
Securing the 1st runner-up spot is Francine Astrologio, closely followed by the 2nd runner-up, Angelica Umali. The remaining three candidates, Diana Javier, Anjhelie Ucol, and KC Roaquin, were bestowed with special awards for their performances in various categories.
Beyond the crowning of a new queen, the pageant served as a celebration of the diverse ethnicities and cultures thriving in Dagupan Centro. The six competing ladies beautifully represented the tribes of Kalinga, Igorots, Cagayan Valley, Ilocano, Tagalog, and other ethnic migrants present in the community.
Dagupan Centro flawlessly executed a spectacular pageant that truly lived up to the fiesta’s name, ‘Pagdadagupan,’ which highlighted the unity and convergence of various ethnicities within the barangay. The stage was also adorned with impeccable lighting and a high-quality sound system, creating a captivating atmosphere for all.
To all the ladies who participated in tonight’s competition, congratulations on your impressive performances. May this serve as a stepping stone for your next journey in the world of pageantry, and may you continue to inspire others along the way! By Ruth Cupang