Mutya ng Pilipinas
Mutya ng Pilipinas (MNP), in 2019 known as Mutya Pilipinas, is one of the two oldest annual national beauty pageants in the Philippines (est. 1968). The other being the Binibining Pilipinas pageant (est. 1964).[1][2][3] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the competition was not held in 2020 and 2021.[4]
| Formation | 1968 (Minus 2 years with no pageants in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID 19 pandemic). 2023 edition is its 53rd year. |
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| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Quezon City |
| Location | |
Membership |
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Official language | Filipino and English |
President | Cory Quirino (Since 2019) |
Chairman | Fred Yuson |
Parent organization | Mutya ng Pilipinas, Inc. |
| Website | www |
History
The Mutya ng Pilipinas beauty pageant has produced:
- Five Miss Asia Pacific titles: Maria del Carmen Ines Zaragoza in 1982,[5] Gloria Dimayacyac in 1983,[6] Lorna Legaspi in 1989,[7] Michelle Aldana in 1993,[8] and Sharifa Akeel in 2018.[9]
- Five Miss Tourism International titles: Maria Esperanza Corazon Manzano in 2000–2001, Rizzini Alexis Gomez in 2012–2013, Angeli Dione Gomez in 2013–2014, Jannie Loudette Alipo-on in 2017–2018, and Cyrille Payumo in 2019-2020.[10]
- Three Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International titles: Sherylle Lynne Santarin in 1996, Racquel Uy in 1999, and Leren Mae Bautista[11] in 2015.[12]
- One Miss Tourism Cosmopolitan International: Barbara Salvador in 2010.
- One Miss Tourism Metropolitan International: Glennifer Perido in 2014.
- One Beauty of the World title: April Love Jordan in 2009.
| Number of Wins under Mutya ng Pilipinas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Current franchises | ||
| Pageant | Title | Winning year(s) |
| Miss Mutya International | 0 | None |
| Miss Tourism International | 4 | 2000, 2012, 2013, 2017 |
| World Top Model | 0 | None |
| Top Model of the World | 0 | None |
| Miss Asia Pacific International | 5 | 1982, 1983, 1989, 1993, 2018 |
| Miss Environment International | 0 | None |
| Miss Intercontinental | 0 | None |
| Miss Chinese World | 0 | None |
| Former franchises | ||
| Pageant | Title | Winning year(s) |
| Beauty of the World | 1 | 2009 |
| Miss Charm International | 0 | None |
| Miss Global Beauty Queen | 0 | None |
| Miss Globe International | 0 | None |
| Miss Tourism Cosmopolitan International | 1 | 2010 |
| Miss Tourism Metropolitan International | 2 | 2014, 2022 |
| Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International | 3 | 1996, 1999, 2015 |
| Miss Tourism Universe | 0 | None |
| Miss Wonderland International | 1 | 1993 |
| Miss World | 0 | None |
From 1977–1991 Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia and Mutya ng Pilipinas World competed in 2 international beauty pageants such as Miss Asia Pacific International and Miss World.[13] The runners-up compete in Miss Wonderland International, Miss Tourism International, Miss Intercontinental, Queen of Clubs International, Queen of the Year and Miss Expo International.
One of the titles of Mutya ng Pilipinas, which was first named Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia has undergone name changes starting from 1965 until 1983 for the Miss Asia Quest. Then it was renamed Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific for Miss Asia Pacific Quest from 1984 until 2004. In 2005, the title was renamed once again to Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International for Miss Asia Pacific International Quest. Then in 2006, the Miss Asia Pacific International pageant was completely & officially scrapped with the national titlist nowhere to compete internationally and was retained for 3 years. The winner in 2006 was sent to Miss Intercontinental and in 2007 to Miss Tourism Metropolitan International.
The Mutya organizers finally changed the title to Mutya ng Pilipinas International in 2008 as the top winner and the second winner as Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism. In 2010, the top prize received the title of Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International and the co-winners with the titles of Mutya ng Pilipinas Intercontinental & Asia Pacific International.
In 2014, Miss Intercontinental Philippines delegates are no longer selected by Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization.
In 2018, the primary winners of the pageant namely Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International, Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International, Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism Queen of the Year International, and Mutya ng Pilipinas Global Beauty Queen.
In 2019 (on its 51st year), the franchise and leadership was handed over to Cory Quirino who is now the President of re-branded Mutya Pilipinas, Inc. and Fred Yuson as the Chairman of the Board of the Mutya Pilipinas, Inc. Organization.
On July 27, 2022, a press conference was held in BGC (Bonifacio Global City), Taguig with the organization reverting back to its former honored and dignified name of Mutya ng Pilipinas. In its 52nd year, with the collaboration of the dynamic-duo of Cory Quirino and Fred Yuson, a newly-conceptualized international pageant is to emerge later this year titled Miss Mutya International. This pageant will objectify the vast culture and heritage of the Philippines which will be conveyed to the rest of the world in its inauguration and in its ensuing years. Furthermore, the Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization and its global pageant elaborated its core principles and mantra of inclusivity and sustainability.
(Mutya (n.) means or synomous to 1. jewel; 2. pearl; 3. charm; 4. darling; 5. amulet.)
In 2023, the organizers will be launching the newest international pageant christened as Miss Mutya International with its concept closely-analogous to the erstwhile Miss Maja International (held in Spain) which was later renamed to Miss Maja del Mundo (Miss Maja of the World) until its last episode in 1995. Maja (fem.) for nice girl in Spanish was distinguished in Madrid back in the 18th century were the Maja wore elaborate traditional Spanish dresses/outfits. The Maja was the frequent subject of painter Francisco Goya and became one of the popular and informal symbols of Spain. Miss Mutya International (translated as Miss Jewel International or Miss Pearl International) will showcase the Philippines' tourism, costumes, customs, culture, and traditions to the rest of the world.
The current national winner, Iona Violeta Abrera Gibbs, was crowned as Mutya ng Pilipinas on December 4, 2022. She will be the Philippines' flag-bearer at the first Miss Mutya International pageant to be held at undisclosed date.
Titleholders
| Year | Current Titles | Runners Up | Special Title | Ref. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mutya Pilipinas Asia Pacific International |
Mutya Pilipinas World Top Model |
Mutya Pilipinas Top Model of the World |
Mutya Pilipinas Tourism International |
Mutya Pilipinas 1st Runner Up |
Mutya Pilipinas 2nd Runner Up |
Mutya Pilipinas Overseas Communities | ||
| 2019 | Klyza Castro | April May Short | Tyra Rae Goldman | Cyrille Payumo | Cyrille Payumo | Maxinne Nicole Rangel | Louise Janica An (California) |
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| No Replacement | ||||||||
| 2020 | Mutya Pilipinas pageant not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic | |||||||
| 2021 | Mutya Pilipinas pageant not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic | |||||||
| Year | Current Titles | Runners Up | Special Title | Ref. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mutya ng Pilipinas Mutya Intercontinental |
Mutya ng Pilipinas World Top Model |
Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International |
Mutya ng Pilipinas Luzon & Mutya ng Pilipinas Environment Int'l |
Mutya ng Pilipinas Visayas & Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International |
Mutya ng Pilipinas Mindanao |
Mutya ng Pilipinas Overseas Communities | ||
| 2022 | Iona Violeta Gibbs | Arianna Kyla Padrid | Jeanette Reyes | Shannon Robinson | Megan Deen Campbell | Marcelyn Bautista | Jesi Mae Cruz (California) |
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Miss Mutya International
(Mutya (n.) means or synomous to 1. jewel; 2. pearl; 3. charm; 4. darling; 5. amulet.)
This will be the launching of the newest international pageant christened as Miss Mutya International with its concept analogous to the erstwhile Miss Maja International (held in Spain), for which later became Miss Maja del Mundo (translated as Miss Maja of the World which was moved to South America) until its final stages in 1995. Miss Mutya International will showcase the Philippines' tourism, costumes, customs, culture, and traditions to the rest of the world.
| Year | Mutya ng Pilipinas for Miss Mutya International | Hometown | Placement | Special Award(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Iona Violeta Gibbs | Bataan | TBA | TBA |
Miss Intercontinental
| Year | Mutya ng Pilipinas for Miss Intercontinental | Hometown | Placement | Special Award(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Iona Violeta Gibbs | Bataan | TBA | TBA |
World Top Model
| Year | Mutya ng Pilipinas — World Top Model | Hometown | Placement | Special Award(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | April May Short | Zamboanga City | Top 12 | |
| 2022 | Cyrille Payumo | Pampanga | Only the winner from Italy was announced. No Runners-Up and Finalists this year. |
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| 2023 | Arianna Kyla Padrid | Northern California | TBA | TBA |
Miss Tourism International
| Year | Mutya ng Pilipinas — Tourism International | Hometown | Placement | Special Award(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Cyrille Payumo | Pampanga | Miss Tourism International 2019 | Best in National Costume |
| 2021 | Keinth Jensen Petrasanta | Laguna | Miss South East Asia Tourism Ambassadress 2021 (6th Runner Up) |
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| 2022 | Maria Angelica Pantaliano | Mandaue City | Miss Tourism Metropolitan International 2021 (2nd Runner Up) |
Miss Photogenic |
| 2023 | Jeanette Reyes | Camarines Sur | TBA | TBA |
Miss Asia Pacific International
| Year | Mutya ng Pilipinas — Asia Pacific International | Hometown | Placement | Special Award(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ganiel Akrisha Atun Krishnan | Manila | 2nd Runner Up | |
| 2017 | Ilene Astrid Cañete de Vera | Cebu City | 4th Runner Up | |
| 2018 | Sharifa Mangatong Areef Mohammad Omar Akeel | Lebak, Sultan Kudarat | Miss Asia Pacific International 2018 | Darling of the Press |
| 2019 | Klyza Ferrando Castro | Davao City | Top 25 | Asia's Continental Queen |
| 2020 | Pageant not held due to Covid-19 pandemic | |||
| 2021 | Pageant not held due to Covid-19 pandemic | |||
| 2022 | Pageant deferred this year | |||
| 2023 | Pageant undetermined this year | |||
Top Model of the World
| Year | Mutya Pilipinas — Top Model of the World | Hometown | Placement | Special Award(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tyra Rae Goldman | Nevada, United States | Top 15 | |
Miss Environment International
| Year | Mutya ng Pilipinas for Miss Environment International | Hometown | Placement | Special Award(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Shannon Robinson | Makati City | TBA | TBA |
Miss Chinese World
| Year | Mutya ng Pilipinas for Miss Chinese World | Hometown | Placement | Special Award(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Anie Uson Chen | Pangasinan | TBA | TBA |
Mutya ng Pilipinas — Overseas Communities
| Year | Mutya ng Pilipinas — Overseas Communities | Representing |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Christine Adela White | Canada |
| 2007 | Jacquiline Charlebois Rodriguez | San Fernando Valley, California, United States |
| 2008 | Loren Andre Burgos | California, USA |
| 2009 | Ana Maria Baladad | Texas, USA |
| 2010 | Christi Lynn McGarry | East Coast, USA |
| 2011 | Bea Rose Santiago | Canada |
| 2012 | Marbee Tiburcio | Northern California, USA |
| 2013 | Asdis Lisa Karlsdottir | Iceland |
| 2014 | Patrizia Lucia Bosco | Milan, Italy |
| 2015 | Nina Josie Robertson | Australia |
| 2016 | Michelle Thorlund | California, USA |
| 2017 | Savannah Mari Gankiewicz | Hawaii |
| 2018 | Jade Skye Roberts | Australia |
| 2019 | Louise Janica An | California, USA |
| 2020 | No pageant held | |
| 2021 | No pageant held | |
| 2022-2023 | Jesi Mae Cruz | California |
See also
Notes
- ^ There was no Miss Asia Pacific Int'l pageant in 2004 which made Jedah wait the following year at the 2005 Miss Asia Pacific International pageant in China.
- ^ Miss Asia Pacific International pageant in China placing 4th runner-up. Miss Intercontinental 2004 delegate was Jamie Burgos who placed Top 12 was handpicked by a US-based Filipino pageant organizer.
- ^ Last year's Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific Int'l, Jedah Hernandez was sent to Miss Asia Pacific Int'l 2005 pageant which left Maria Carmeniezinas without a pageant to compete. Miss Asia Pacific International was finally discontinued in 2006. Miss Intercontinental 2005 delegate was Mutya 4th runner-up, Namkeen Hameed who was unplaced.
- ^ Miss Asia Pacific International 2006 discontinued completely. Competed in 2006 Miss Intercontinental placing Top 12 semifinalist.
- ^ Abdicated her crown and title & replaced by co-winner Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International, Ana Marie Pulpulaan Morelos for the 2007 Miss Tourism Metropolitan International placing 4th runner-up. Miss Tourism International title not given this year and replaced by the title Miss Tourism Metropolitan International. There was no Miss Intercontinental 2007 delegate.
- ^ Unable to compete internationally in 2008 and had to wait the following year for Miss Tourism International 2009 but was unplaced. Switched international pageants joined in 2009 with Jacqueline Schubert, Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism. There was no Miss Intercontinental 2008 delegate.
- ^ Did not compete at Miss Intercontinental 2009 w/ reason unknown. Replaced by her co-winner, Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism 2009, Jacqueline Schubert who was our Miss Intercontinental 2009 delegate but was unplaced.
- ^ Did not compete due to family situation & replaced by Christi Lynn McGarry who competed at 2010 Miss Intercontinental placing Top 15 semifinalist. Replaced Carla Jenina Lizardo in representing at 2010 Miss Intercontinental placing Top 15 semifinalist. There was no Miss Asia Pacific Int'l pageant held in 2010 nor in the last 5 years.
- ^ Unable to compete at Miss Intercontinental 2011 due to national pageant delayed until December 2. Miss Intercontinental Pageant 2011 was held Oct 7 and The Philippines' delegate to Miss Intercontinental (Kathleen Anne Po) had to be swiftly handpicked by a US-based Filipino pageant organizer. Miss Po was unplaced
- ^ Competed in 2012 Miss Intercontinental but was unplaced. There was no Miss Asia Pacific Int'l pageant held in 2012 nor in the last 7 years.
- ^ No Miss Asia Pacific International she will compete at Top Model of the World 2015 in Egypt.
- ^ Fourth runner-up Miss Tourism Metropolitan International 2007. No Miss Tourism International pageant held this year
- ^ The original Mutya ng Pilipinas International (for Miss Intercontinental), was unable to compete internationally. Co-winner Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism (for Miss Tourism International), Jacqueline Schubert assumed Miss Bañares spot.
- ^ Assumed Miss Bañares spot and switched international pageants, Jane Bañares' replacement. Miss Tourism International 2009/2010.
- ^ Assumed Miss Bañares spot and switched international pageants competed with last years Mutya ng Pilipinas International, Jonavi Raisa Quiray who was Jane Bañares' replacement. Miss Intercontinental 2009.Unplaced
- ^ Did not compete due to schedule conflict. Competed in Sentosa, Singapore on February 6, 2012, and won Miss Sentosa. However it is not considered a major title. Mutya ng Pilipinas 2011 pageant finals was held on December 2 giving Dianne just a few days to prepare prior to departure for her international competition on December 31.
References
- Durre S. Ahmed Gendering the spirit: women, religión & the post-colonial response Page 110 2002 "In symbolic terms, the oyster shell refers to the body and the pearl refers to the evolving immortal spirit within the ...... Mother Country/Motherland) — the divine spirit who gave birth to the people of the place, or the animating, dynamic and creative spirit behind the nation – the folk spirit: the Mutya ng Pilipinas or the muse/genius/goddess of the Philippines."
- ed. Hany Hanna ICOM Committee for Conservation, Meeting. Icom-CC : Wood, Furniture and Lacquer International Council of Museums 2006 Page 69 – "... values, models of quality, and ideals of excellence. In contemporary times, this concept is represented by the image of the beautiful woman. Hence, most beauty pageants in the Philippines are called 'Mutya ng Pilipinas' or 'Mutya' of a certain locality."
- Erlinda Enriquez Panlilio Teacher to tycoon: the life and times of Trinidad Diaz Enriquez 2000 Page 141 "... established a beauty contest in 1968 called Mutya ng Pilipinas (Pearl of the Philippines) intended to select a winner who would represent the country in the Miss Asia Quest beauty pageant, which was likewise organized by Biboy and his friend Dr. Bibit de Ocampo and promoted as the first international beauty pageant based in the Philippines."
- News, G. M. A. "Mutya ng Pilipinas cancels 2020 pageant, to focus on humanitarian efforts amid pandemic". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
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- "Miss Asia Quest 1983". Miss Asia Pacific International. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- "Miss Asia Pacific Quest 1989". Miss Asia Pacific International. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- "Miss Asia Pacific Quest 1993". Miss Asia Pacific International. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- Caparas, Celso de Guzman. "Sultan Kudarat teacher crowned 2018 Miss Asia-Pacific International". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- "Miss Tourism International: The Pageant that loves the Filipinas". normannorman.com. April 13, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- "PH bet Leren Bautista wins Miss Tourism Queen of the Year". Rappler. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- "Once a Mutya, Forever a Queen: 50 Years of Mutya ng Pilipinas". normannorman.com. April 23, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- Filipinas Volume 10, Num.105–116 2001 Page 58 ""It's entertainment, pure and simple. Not unlike soap operas. In such a drab life you've got to have some form of diversion." For beauty queen and Mutya ng Pilipinas organizer Lorraine Schuck, it's the poverty: "Until the economy gets better and everybody will be busy making money, people will always be following these pageants... Schuck says for the last eight years she's been handling Mutya ng Pilipinas and Miss Asia-Pacific, she has never had problems finding sponsors. "They know we reach their target market and they've never left us all these years."."