3 new Miss Queen of Hearts Philippines 2019 winners crowned

Queen of Hearts Philippines 2019 pageant crowned its three winners led by Miss Global Universe Philippines 2020 Layla Adriatico, Miss Lumiere International World Philippines 2019 Megan Faye Argoncillo and Miss Tourism Worldwide Philippines 2020 Mary Joy Araracap during the grand coronation night held at Winford Manila Resort and Casino, Sta. Cruz, Manila on Tuesday.

Adriatico, a 23-year-old, Fil-Arabian beauty and Business Management graduate from Bahrain, was crowned by 2019 Miss Global Universe 3rd runner up Letelle Perez. Adriatico, who advocates for the care and welfare of orphans and the elders, was a candidate in Mutya Pilipinas 2019 and will compete in Miss Global Universe 2020.

Argoncillo, a 20-year-old, Tourism student in Canadian Institute, advocates for elderly care in homes for the aged. She succeeded 2018 Miss Lumiere International World 1st runner up Donna Marie Jan Saludez Balaoro and will vie at Miss Lumiere International World 2019.

Araracap, a 22-year-old, native of Cavite and works with ABS-CBN as road manager and production assistant, advocates for youth empowerment. Araracap, who was crowned by Miss Tourism Worldwide 2019 Top 10 finalist Camille Joy Ang will compete in Miss Tourism Worldwide 2020.

Kathleen Ann Magdugo and Vanessa Joyce Jumao-as were named First and Second Runners up, respectively. Rounding out the Top 10 are Camille Opalla Alburo, Mariel Lugas, Mary Rose France Virtudes, Yvonne Inosante Saldua and Zeljemer Del Rosario Castro.

Argoncillo also bagged the Miss Social Media, Miss Photogenic and Miss Flawless special awards while Adriatico won Best in Long Gown. Araracap won Miss Congeniality, Miss Talent and Best Video Advocacy. Magdugo won Darling of the Press while Jumao-as won Queen of Substance. Saldua was Miss Popularity and Castro was Miss Glamour and Best in Swimsuit.

Mitzie Go Gil, CEO and President of MMG Queen of Hearts Foundation Inc. and Avon Viray Morales, Mrs. Asia Pacific Global 2019 announced the three winners. The proceeds from Miss Queen of Hearts Philippines 2019 will go to the MGM Queen of Hearts Foundation, Inc., a non-stock, non-profit organization, which supports underprivileged youth and children. (by Eton Concepcion)