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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