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Anyag 2012 candidates |
FLASH REPORT: The Anyag
sa Tubigon 2012 committee announced that Star Magic’s Matteo Guidicelli will grace the affair
to serenade the lovely candidates on May 13. The event will be hosted by Mr.
Cebu 2009 Kris Nimrod Cabigas and
Bb. Pilipinas- World 2006 Anna Maris Igpit.
“Don't
miss this opportunity to witness ABS-CBN's hottest talent in celebrating TANDA
Festival with us,” says Raymond Delgado,
erstwhile Tubigon’s Queen of All Media.
The
Anyag crown is designed by a famous
Cebuano jeweler Alpio Saban and it was donated by Manila Vice-Mayor Francisco
“Isko Moreno" Domagoso.
“May is
not just a fiesta season; it's also a pageant season. Anyag still maintains its show mantra, quality, quality ,
quality...it's all about quality of showmanship and our theme is ‘contemporary
beauty",” adds Raymond.
Tickets are Php 200.00 (ring side) and Php 100.00 (general admission).
For reservations, you may come and visit the Tubigon Tourism Culture Arts and
Heritage Office or contact us at (038) 508-8496.
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Anyag sa Tubigon 2011 Lori Geisha Cabrera will relinquish her crown to
the new winner (12 candidates are vying for the crown) on May 13. Credit: Ryan Macalandag
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That
Mary Ebone Calimbayan Cimafranca is
more than just a pretty face is amply proven by the Miss Teen Tagbilaran 2012
crown and Miss Photogenic, Best in Casual Wear, Best in Swimsuit and Best in
Gown awards during the Miss Teen Tagbilaran just held recently in the City of
Friendship.
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Ebone Cimafranca |
That
Mary Ebone Calimbayan Cimafranca gives a straight answer that her mother is her
role model.
“For
me, the greatest woman would be my mother. Not only because she has supported
me all throughout my life, but since before school she has taught me moral values
which I can apply at home and in school,” says Ebone during the pageant’s Q and
A portion.
“And
I know that without my mother, I wouldn't be the strong and confident woman
that I am today,” adds the 16-year-old lass from Poblacion 1 whom Bared
has interviewed after winning the crown facilitated by Bohol’s fashion
icon EJ Relampagos ( EJ’s boutique
is located at 51 Pamaong Ext., Cogon District, Tagbilaran City, Cell No: 09498383173, Tel. No: 416-1184), Ebone’s
stylist and manager.
Her
parents, Engr. Cresente and Maria Eva Cimafranca
(nee Calimbayan), are very proud of their daughter’s achievement.
An
Aries (March 31), Ebone stands 5’6”, weighs 113 lbs., measures 36-25-36, and
wears small-size shirt and size-8.5 shoes. She finished high school last March
at Holy Spirit School-Tagbilaran and she’s planning to take up broadcast
journalism in Miriam College.
She
has more to say.
How would you
convince people here and abroad that it’s more fun in Bohol?
“I would use the medium of information that is prominent to us teenagers of
today which is social media. I would showcase the true beauty of Bohol to
everyone and I'll see to it that tourism can be promoted here in God's little
paradise.”
Should transgender be
allowed to compete in beauty contests for women?
“I don't have any problems with transgender people, because I consider them
very loving, fun, and sensible. In my own opinion, if the person has passed the
requirements to be a woman or to be a candidate, why not?”
If that’s the case,
how would you prove that you are more female than transgender?
“I am more female than transgender since I possess true womanhood and
femininity in myself. And I have this certain edge over men which is my wonderful
capability to bear a life in my own body.”
What do you think
does the world needs most right now?
“I think the world needs love and prayers. With all the wars and calamities
happening right now, I believe there is still hope. And if there is love in the
community and sincere prayers from our hearts, the world would be a more
colorful one.”
What is your favorite
quote?
"Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a
tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." By Dr.
Seuss
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Miss Teen Tagbilaran 2012 Mary Ebone Calimbayan
Cimafranca with her manager and stylist EJ Relampagos and supporters. Contributed Photo |
How's your love life?
“I am not into any intimate relationship as of now since I think it’s a
distraction for me towards my studies. And I think it’s still inappropriate for
me to engage in such, since I'm still a minor.”
What do you find sexy
in a man?
“Confidence. If a man has confidence in himself, his other aspects don't matter
as long as he is proud of the man that he is. That, I find very sexy.”
And what turns you
off?
“A man who has low self esteem in himself, a man who cannot even be proud of
what and who he is.”
As Miss Teen
Tagbilaran, what qualities of the Tagbilaranon youth would you highlight?
“The oneness of our Tagbilaranon youth and their love for our city.”
Young people today
are liberated and adventurous, willing to try everything. What's your stand on
pre-marital sex?
“I strongly believe that it is against our moral values as teenagers to engage
in such intimate activity. Sex is a sacred union only for a certain married
couple. However, as I have observed, teenagers of today have been lured by lust
and such act has become very prominent.”
If you were somebody
else, who would you like to be and why?
“I think it would be fun to be Kate Middleton... being young, educated and
carefree. I want to know the feeling of how is it to be a princess. I'd love to
relive that moment when I first watched a Cinderella movie.”
Describe yourself in
three words.
“Sensible, God-fearing, and Loving.”
What is your greatest
inspiration?
“The love and support that my family has given to me ever since. They have
always been there for me and they have been the driving force of my life.”
What is the essence
of being Miss Teen Tagbilaran?
“The essence of being Miss Teen Tagbilaran is not only about beauty, talent and
personality, it is the responsibility bestowed on me to give hope and inspire
my fellow teenagers that this is a wonderful world for us to nurture and love
not hate and destroy.”
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