I admit, I am just an ordinary guy in our campus who sits beside
the audience to cheer and support my classmates, my friends and other
schoolmates during events at school. I wasn't really expecting that I am
going to
compete on a pageant. I didn't even see myself joining in a pageant. I
was hesitant at first but I've come to realized that opportunity
knocks only once. So better grab it or else other people will do it for
you.
-- THE PRE PAGEANT --
My
friends got shocked that I am about to compete on
the pageant because they know me for being a simple guy. I was really
surprise too that I could walked with grace, speak and perform well on stage
in front of many people despite of being nervous and having stage fright. I never thought that I
will have the guts to do those things and make it all possible (of course with
the help of God). The good thing is that my ever supportive family and
friends were there to cheer me up. They were all shouting my name and it really helped to boost my self-confidence up too.
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| Poseidon "Creative Costume" - doesn't looked good |
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| Me and Racelyn - before the pageant starts (looked tipsy) |
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| Swim wear - one of the epic shots. |
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| Whoa! Do I looked nervous? (I am!) |
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| Interpretative Dancing with Racelyn - Talent Portion |
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| Me and my partner Shana ;) #2 |
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| Candidates for Mr.&Ms.Global City Innovative College 2012 with the judges |
-- CORONATION NIGHT --
The
most intense part of the competition was held at Republiq Bar in
Resorts World Manila. We were all nervous and excited about the out come
of what we have done on the Pre Pageant Day. And from there, we will do
the last ramp wearing "Formal Wear" sponsored by our school. While
doing the ramp, a lot of things popped out on my mind but since it'll be
my last ramp on stage I should do better and just enjoy every single
moment of the competition.
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| I'm the man! The Final Ramp! :) |
Honestly, I wasn't expecting to be in the top 5
because I didn't receive any awards. But in God's grace, I was able to
make it into the Top 5. I was the first male candidate who was
called. In the Q&A portion, I was asked a simple yet meaningful
question, "Who is your greatest inspiration in life and why?" Without
any hesitations I immediately answered, My Lord Jesus Christ. Because
blah.. blah.. blah.. blah.. I didn't get the title but being in the top 5
was already an achievement. I was really happy because I gained more
self-confidence and new friends as well.
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| Male Candidates and the muse. lol - At the back stage |
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| With Shana Zeidenberg - waiting to be called. Whahaha! |
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| The Finalist! :) - Top 10 |
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| Candid Shot - Epic one. |
I do believed in what Latisimo said: Winning isn't all
about having the title, it's about winning the hearts of people. And
yes, she's definitely right. It's about learning and growing up. It was
such a great experience though. God is so great! :)
