For the 54 candidates, it was a night of great importance as Binibining Cebu held its Long Gown and Swimwear competition last Wednesday, September 26, at The Tent in Mandani Bay.
Featured photo: Reigning Binibining Cebu 2017 titleholders Samantha Lo (Binibining Cebu Tourism 2017), Maria Gigante (Binibining Cebu Charity 2017), and Apriel Smith (Binibining Cebu 2017) grace the Binibining Cebu 2018 long gown and swimsuit competition
An integral part of the road to the five crowns, the candidates performance during the pre-pageant night would make up 60% of their scores that would determine their fate at the first cut during the announcement of the Top 20 at the Coronation Night on October 19.
The event was hosted by Miss Earth 2008 Karla Henry
“How do you fit in 54 candidates on one stage?”, you might ask.
But the stage had enough space for the candidates to perform a little dance number.
This year’s long gown competition featured creations by eighteen Cebuano designers from the Fashion Association of Cebu’s Elite Talents (FACET). They are are Hannah Noel, Jan Tiong, John Arellano, Clieza Mayol, Lian Laoandalo, Jeph Polancos, Stef Tirado, Roxanna Baroquillo, Shayne Remoreras, Matthia Tangoan, Diane Ty, Nino Benito, Eyla Orais, Celine Borromeo, JP Cabigon, Pearl Arandia, Paco Serafica, and Carol Escasinas.
Augustina Odever (Alcantara), Grace Lumbang (Alcoy), Kimberly Covert (Alegria)
Designer: Hannah Noel
Angeli Navarro (Aloguinsan), Kinji Salinas (Argao), Allison Lo (Asturias)
Designer: Jan Tiong
Ralphiela Lewis (Badian), Alaia Doverte (Balamban), Mary Jae Felizarta (Bantayan)
Designer: John Arellano
Marie Leolie Ursal (Barili), Mariah Lequin (Bogo City), Sheena Selerio (Boljoon)
Designer: Clieza Mayol
Isabela Deutsch (Borbon), Vanessa Ammann (Carcar City), Teri Colmenares (Carmen)
Designer: Lian Laoandalo
Karen Keith Go (Catmon), Dianne Padillo (Cebu City North), Darcy Engutan (Cebu City South)
Designer: Jeph Polancos
Amelie Grauel (Compostela), Jasmier Murray (Consolacion), Melody Ann Infante (Cordova)
Designer: Stef Tirado
Faith Anover (Daanbantayan), Princess Bajamonde (Dalaguete), Christine Rudolph (Danao City)
Designer: Roxanna Baroquillo
Lourraine Besabella (Dumanjug), Sharon Angel (Ginatilan), Maria Abendan (Lapu-Lapu City)
Designer: Shayne Remomeras
R-Jane Lugod (Liloan), Tracy Perez (Madridejos), Marianel Sacal (Malabuyoc)
Designer: Matthia Tangoan
Shaina Mabatid (Moalboal), Ivy Tapic (Naga City), Rubby Verano (Oslob)
Designer: Nino Benito
Gerly Cotimar (Pilar), Arianne Manquiquis (Pinamungajan), Freelyn Flores (Poro)
Designer: Eyla Orais
Carneah Basmayor (Santander), Ralene Lagudas (Sibonga), Angel Kate Uy (Sogod)
Designer: Pearl Arandia
Janine Gonob-gonob (Tabogon), Zenny Shun (Tabuelan), Rachel Uy (Talisay City)
Designer: Paco Serafica
Mary Grace Tautuan (Toledo City), Trixie Ong (Tuburan), Sheene Paler (Tudela)
Designer: Carol Escasinas
After the candidates walked the runway in their elegant gowns, the top three designers were announced. They are Diane Ty, Celine Borromeo, and JP Cabigon. Check out their creations and the candidates who wore them below.
Steffi Aberasturi (Mandaue City), Sheena Balansag (Medellin), Kristine Gillamac (Minglanilla)
Designer: Diane Ty
Lou Piczon (Ronda), Ivy Esparcia (Samboan), Mary Grace Castillo (San Fernando)
Designer: Celine Borromeo
Princess Paraiso (San Francisco), Shaznay Corres (San Remigio), Kemberly Gillamac (Santa Fe)
Designer: JP Cabigon
Swimsuit Competition
It was so hot, the ladies just made it rain!
Swimwear by SOLTI Activewear
For the much-awaited swimsuit competition, the candidates wore creations by Kymberly Maitland-Smith, owner of SOLTI Activewear. Blue is the color of choice for this year’s swimwear.
Augustina Odever (Alcantara), Grace Lumbang (Alcoy), Kimberly Covert (Alegria)
Angeli Navarro (Aloguinsan), Kinji Salinas (Argao), Allison Lo (Asturias)
Ralphiela Lewis (Badian), Alaia Doverte (Balamban), Mary Jae Felizarta (Bantayan)
Marie Leolie Ursal (Barili), Mariah Lequin (Bogo City), Sheena Selerio (Boljoon)
Isabela Deutsch (Borbon), Vanessa Ammann (Carcar City), Teri Colmenares (Carmen)
Karen Keith Go (Catmon), Dianne Padillo (Cebu City North), Darcy Engutan (Cebu City South)
Amelie Grauel (Compostela), Jasmier Murray (Consolacion), Melody Ann Infante (Cordova)
Faith Anover (Daanbantayan), Princess Bajamonde (Dalaguete), Christine Rudolph (Danao City)
Lourraine Besabella (Dumanjug), Sharon Angel (Ginatilan), Maria Abendan (Lapu-Lapu City)
R-Jane Lugod (Liloan), Tracy Perez (Madridejos), Marianel Sacal (Malabuyoc)
Steffi Aberasturi (Mandaue City), Sheena Balansag (Medellin), Kristine Gillamac (Minglanilla)
Shaina Mabatid (Moalboal), Ivy Tapic (Naga City), Rubby Verano (Oslob)
Gerly Cotimar (Pilar), Arianne Manquiquis (Pinamungajan), Freelyn Flores (Poro)
Lou Piczon (Ronda), Ivy Esparcia (Samboan), Mary Grace Castillo (San Fernando)
Princess Paraiso (San Francisco), Shaznay Corres (San Remigio), Kemberly Gillamac (Santa Fe)
Carneah Basmayor (Santander), Ralene Lagudas (Sibonga), Angel Kate Uy (Sogod)
Janine Gonob-gonob (Tabogon), Zenny Shun (Tabuelan), Rachel Uy (Talisay City)
Mary Grace Tautuan (Toledo City), Trixie Ong (Tuburan), Sheene Paler (Tudela)
Pre-pageant activities and Coronation Night
Mark your calendars for the following pre-pageant activities that will drum up the excitement towards the grand Coronation Night!
September 26, 2018, Wednesday
6PM – Resort Wear and Swimwear Pre-pageant Gala Dinner at Mandani Bay
October 14, 2018, Sunday
1PM – Pre-pageant Interview at Mandani Bay
October 19, 2018, Friday
6PM – Binibining Cebu 2018 Grand Coronation Night at the Pacific Grand Ballroom, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino
Binibining Cebu is presented by the Binibining Sugbu Charity Foundation, Inc. in cooperation with the Sacred Heart School for Boys Batch 1985 Foundation, Inc., Yahoo! Philippines, Xionwei Techology, Emperor Watch and Jewellery, Mandani Bay, and San Miguel Corporation.
Which candidate do you think will bring home the Binibining Cebu 2018 crown? Let us know in the comments section.