Sheila Teodoro DeForest, a native of
Pagsanjan, Laguna, was crowned Mrs. Eco International 2019 in the finals held
in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Sunday. A former flight attendant, the
45-year-old, Tourism graduate of the University of the Philippines, has been based
in Colorado, USA after she got married to Timothy DeForest, an American pilot.
Mrs. Norway finished as first
runner-up, while Mrs. USA and Mrs. Costa Rica were 2nd and 3rd runners up,
respectively. DeForest was also awarded Best Eco Video, Best Charitable Giver
and Best Eco Costume, which was designed by Mrs.
Asuncion C. Sanchez, retired Elem. Teacher of Pagsanjan, Laguna and KILUS
Environmental Organization from Pasig City for the upcycled tetra juice packs
cut outs on her terno costume. DeForest’s win followed
the recent title-conquest of Avon Morales in Mrs. Asia-Pacific Global 2019
pageant.
DeForest, who also worked at the
British Embassy in Manila as public affairs officer, also vied in Mrs. Globe
2018 in Shenszhen, China. The statuesque, former commercial ads model, joined
Supermodel Philippines in 1992 and Bodyshots search in 1998.
With the contestants required to
submit a video on their environmental advocacy, DeForest competed on a platform
focusing on reduction of plastic wastes and non-use and proper disposal of
single-use plastics. She’s been a spokesperson on proper waste segregation and
proper garbage disposal.
Founded and presented by Earth
Pageants, Inc., which also includes Ms. ECO and Ms. Teen ECO International,
Mrs. ECO International aims to provide a platform that allows women around the
world to have a larger voice to share their passion and goals to protect and
educate others on global environmental issues. (By Eton Concepcion)
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