Christine Escalante and Monique Cantalejo-Rivera to represent Philippines in Mrs. Universe Australia 2021 Search
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Monique Cantalejo-Rivera and Christine Escalante |
International pageants oftentimes can be looked at through lenses as very positive because the women involved are definitely empowered, independent and passion-driven women but others think that pageants can be deemed as very anti-feminist and sexist from one angle.
The Mrs. Universe 2021 Pageant is for empowered women who have a vision of making themselves better and stronger, married women and single mothers come together as one, united together to empower other women all over the world to do the same.
This year, Ms. Christine Escalante and Ms. Monique Cantalejo-Rivera will represent the Philippines and will travel to the Land Down Under "Australia" for the Mrs. Universe Australia 2021 competition.
They said that international pageants like Mrs. Universe, unlike any other pageants are not about changing yourself, this pageant for married, single moms and widowed women are about showcasing yourself and the best version of you.
Mrs. Universe 2021 provides a platform to make an impact and express themselves, help others, create positive best for a better world to live in.
"We are very grateful to be chosen and passed the audition last February out of 100 Filipino-Australian and Australian citizen delegates to represent Mrs. Universe Australia Philippines this year. We are lucky enough and very thankful that we have generous sponsors including Secret Direct Australia, Property Investors Alliance, Millionaires Alliance, Millionaires Business Network and TV1 Australia who supported us and will be there again to support our whole journey, all-expenses paid for, this 26th December 2021, Sydney to aim for the Mrs. Universe Australia 2021 crown," said Mrs. Escalante and Mrs. Rivera.
The Mrs. Australia Universe Pageant is organized by its founder and National Director, a beauty queen herself, Mrs. Universe 2016 Ms. Southeast Asia Maryrose Salubre. This year''s official host is Jojo Almazora Sebastian.
Monique Cantalejo-Rivera is the epitome of charm, grace, and innate beauty that radiates from within. A loving wife to husband Joven V. Rivera and a dedicated mother to Nicoh Jsovelyn and Johan Patrick. She's a self-made successful entrepreneur, volunteer worker for disadvantaged children and youth. Becoming a beauty queen was a childhood dream and aspiration for Monique, a middle child, and the only girl in the brood of five. But a misfortune brought about by the closing down of their family-owned business forced her to postpone her aspirations. Hardships and poverty are a stark reality, so poor that she can't even afford to buy a biscuit to ease the pangs of hunger. Instead of wallowing in self-pity and apathy, Monique took upon herself to gather strength, motivation, and unwavering faith in God. She took on odd but dignified jobs that helped her family to survive and get by and support her studies. She was once a ticket seller at the Enchanted Kingdom and was asked to play the role of a "Princess" in that famous amusement theme park. Monique finished her four-year college course at the Laguna College of Arts. She also helped her siblings in their schooling. In 2002, she joined 'Beautiful Girl' search in Eat Bulaga and won as Dream Girl 2nd runner-up.
Meanwhile, Christine Escalante is a proud mother of 3 beautiful children. She's a contractor, freelance commercial model and movie actress under Star Magic. She owns a BPO company (Custech Contact Center Philippines) which caters an international and local market. The owner of GHVR trading and construction that caters to government and private contracts. She is the current host of ATC International, TV31. At present, she is the vice president of "Wanita Filipina" that aims to empowered each and every woman in the country. She is also the president of League of Empowered Women in the Philippines that aims to help domestic women to give them support emotionally, mentally and spiritually. And a lady queen of WCEA (World Council Educators Association), a charity organization for professionals helping children, elders and disabled people all over the country and doing charity works. With the help of city officials and public individuals, she also helps street children and charities all over Philippines.
The Official Sashing and Crowning Ceremony was held during the Presscon on Monday, Oct. 18 at Relish, Tomas Morato Avenue, Quezon City.
Hosted by RDH Entertainment Network Richard Hiñola, the event was attended by representatives of sponsors, select pageant media and bloggers, and supporters.
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