LINGAYEN, PANGASINAN -The 21 candidates in the Limgas na Pangasinan 2025 had their Pre-Pageant Night last Sunday at the Sison Auditorium here.
The pre-pageant was highlighted with the creative costume presentation; personal interview; talent presentation; and artists’ video featuring each candidate’s glam team.
Pangasinan First Lady Maan Tuazon Guico who chairs the pageant, encouraged the candidates to give their best shot and become Pangasinan’s symbolism of beauty beyond aesthetics.
“As the chairperson of this event, I am incredibly proud not just of the glitz and glamour but because it gives us a chance to celebrate the ‘ganda at galing’ of every Pangasinense. Our Limgas candidates…21 queens, 21 dreams…represent our future. Strong, beautiful and vibrant,” Mrs. Guico said.
At stake is the Best in Talent who will be determined based on the following criteria: Technical Merits (timing, style, dynamics, and projection), 40 percent; artistic Impression (concept, execution, delivery, and visuals), 40 percent and, Overall Impact, 20 percent
Artists’ video, on the other hand, were judged based on the following: Content and Execution, 50%; Number of Heart Reactions, 50% while the Beauty and Brain segment will be based on Overall Impression (beauty of face and figure, poise and carriage), 50 percent; Intellegence/Depth (communicative competence, diction and confidence), 50 percent .
The judges were Jim Ryan Ros, Business Development Manager of Aces and Queens; Nikki Buenafe, Limgas na Pangasinan 2023 and reigning Miss Multinational Philippines 2024; Glen Dizon Canlas, Pampanga’s Premier Fashion Designer & Hautte Couture Trendsetter; Michael Cacai Munoz, celebrity stylist and creative director of Mutya ng Kapampangan 2024/Miss Universe Philippines Pampanga; and, chairman of the jurors Raymond Galang, Operations Manager of Aces and Queens.
Meanwhile, the titles at stake for this year’s Pageant are Limgas na Pangasinan-World, Limgas na Pangasinan-Grand, Limgas na Pangasinan-Mutya, 1st Runner-up and 2nd Runner-up.
This year’s official candidates are: 1) Reign Joy C. Lim (Bayambang); 2) Kayzee Chasta P. Brillo (Umingan); 3) Leinahtan L. Sarmiento (San Carlos City); 4) Kyla S. De Leon (Basista); 5) Xyza Nicole S. Aguilar (Mangaldan); 6) Louise Anne A. Vergara (San Manuel); 7) Cheska T. Donato (Bugallon); 8) Grace Jineah C, Lumague (Pozorrubio); 9) Clarisse C. Borbe (Alcala); 10) Liannah Jermayne L. Mangosong (Asingan); 11) felicity C. Mamplata (Lingayen); 12) Krysha R. Villanues (Binalonan); 13) Marianne Jinnah F. Nandin (Balungao); 14) Chelsea Mae M. Oranza (Malasiqui); 15) Alannis Sophia Melarne F. Hiidge (Sual); 16) Ma Julianne Vernice F. Nandin (Rosales); 17) Venus B. Sawaysaway (Dasol); 18) Freda V. Rosario (Labrador); 19) Angelica Joy B. Flores (Sta. Barbara); 20) Claire Arwen V. Cacal (Calasiao); and, 21) Rosemarie O. Ernang.
The Grand Coronation Night will be held on April 25, 8PM, at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center (NRSCC) gymnasium.
Meanwhile, the creative costumes worn by the 21 candidates are exhibited at the SM Rosales from April 14 to 16. The public can take a glimpse of the brilliant artistry and creativity of local designers through the exhibit. (Ruby F. Rayat/JP de Vera PIMRO)
