Maureen Montagne aims for a back-to-back victory at the Miss Eco International 2018 Pageant



Fil-Am Maureen Montagne will compete against more than 60 representatives from around the world at the 2019 Miss Eco International pageant in Cairo, Egypt.  Reigning titlist Cynthia Thomalla of the Philippines will crown her successor at the pageant’s “Garden Eden” finals, to be held at Almasa Capital Theater in Cairo on March 29, 2019.

Montagne, a 24-year-old, model and host, and born of French father and Filipino mother, grew up in Chandler, Arizona, USA. She was crowned Miss Arizona USA and finished as Top 15 finalist in Miss USA 2015. Montagne moved to the Philippines after graduating with a Marketing degree. She won first runner up in Miss World America 2017 and emerged the grand winner of Century Tuna Superbods 2018 before bagging the Miss Eco Philippines title at Miss World Philippines 2018.

“It’s my first time to compete on the international stage. So excited to finally show what I have, and I’m confident of doing well in the pageant,” said Montagne during the send-off at Novotel Manila in Araneta Center attended by Miss World Philippines 2018 Katarina Rodriguez, Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2018 Alyssa Muhlach Alvarez and Miss Multinational Philippines 2018 Kimi Mugford with Miss World Philippines National Director Arnold Vegafria.

Montagne, who will wear a sultry red evening gown designed by Benj Laquiab for the finals and gowns by Edwin Uy for the preliminary events, has toughened up physically and mentally to prepare for the competition working out via yoga and light cardio, taking brief study of Egypt’s culture as well as brushing up on Q&A skills.

Montagne, who took classes in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and hip hop, and has danced for the past 12 years, will play the ukulele and sing “Kiss Me” by Sixpense None the Richer during the Talent competition of the 6th Miss Eco International.

Montagne, who is aiming for a back-to-back win, will have the luxury of visiting, with the other candidates, top destinations in Egypt including Azha resort in Ain Sokhna, Meraki Resort in Hurghada, Makadi Bay water park, Sahl Hasheesh in Red Sea, culminating in a visit at historical Luxor and a cruise on the Nile River. (Report by Eton Concepcion /Photos by Lito Caleon)





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