Iloilo City Dinagyang Festival 2009 - Iloilo City Dinagyang Festival 2009
ILOILO City – British-Filipina Nathalie Grace Roberts was crowned Miss Dinagyang 2009 in a glittery beauty pageant held at the Colegio de San Jose auditorium over the weekend.
The 17-year-old Psychology student from Central Philippine University (CPU) was also named Best in Swimsuit, Best in Interview, Best in Tourism Advocacy and Best in Newspaper Gown.
This is the fourth straight year for CPU’s candidate to the pageant to win.
University of Iloilo’s Stephanie Juanitas was declared first runner-up and Miss Photogenic. She also bagged the Best in Evening Gown and Best in Dinagyang Attire awards.
Marie June Bebing from the University of San Agustin was the second runner-up and Best in Talent.
Sheryl Mae Manalo and Ruby Lopez were the third and fourth runners-up, respectively.
Rapunzel Palma was named Miss Congeniality while Geline Antoinette Cabrera was hailed as Darling of the Press.
Last year’s pageant winner was Vena Ardales of CPU.
The new Miss Dinagyang will be Iloilo City’s Ambassadress of Goodwill.
One of highlights of Saturday night’s pageant was the newspaper gown competition. The candidates showcased gowns made of recycled paper and embellished with indigenous materials. Organizers said this segment of the show was a tribute to the Iloilo City government’s “green environment program.”
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