Mutya Pilipinas
Mutya ng Pilipinas, newly-rebranded Mutya Pilipinas or MP in 2019, (mutya literally translated in English as 1. amulet; charm; 2. pearl; 3. jewel; 4. darling; 5. beloved) is an annual national beauty pageant in the Philippines.[1][2][3]
| Formation | 1968 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Quezon City |
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Membership |
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Official language | Filipino and English |
President | Cory Quirino |
Parent organization | Mutya Pilipinas, Inc. |
| Website | Official website |
History
The Mutya ng Pilipinas beauty pageant has produced
- Five Miss Asia Pacific titles: Maria del Carmen Ines Zaragoza in 1982, Gloria Dimayacyac in 1983, Lorna Legaspi in 1989, Michelle Aldana in 1993, and Sharifa Akeel in 2018.
- Five Miss Tourism International titles: Maria Esperanza Corazon Manzano in 2000–2001, Rizzini Alexis Gomez in 2012–2013, Angeli Dione Gomez in 2013–2014, Jannie Loudette Alipo-on in 2017–2018, and Cyrille Payumo in 2019-2020
- Three Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International titles: Sherylle Lynne Santarin in 1996, Racquel Uy in 1999, and Leren Mae Bautista in 2015.
- One Miss Tourism Cosmopolitan International: Barbara Salvador in 2010.
- One Miss Tourism Metropolitan International: Glennifer Perido in 2014.
- One Beauty of the World title: April Love Jordan in 2009.
| Number of Wins under Mutya ng Pilipinas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Current franchises | ||
| Pageant | Title | Winning year(s) |
| Miss Asia Pacific International | 5 | 1982, 1983, 1989, 1993, 2018 |
| Miss Tourism International | 4 | 2000, 2012, 2013, 2017 |
| Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International | 3 | 1996, 1999, 2015 |
| Miss Global Beauty Queen | 0 | None |
| Miss Tourism Metropolitan International | 1 | 2014 |
| Top Model of the World | 0 | None |
| Miss Tourism Cosmopolitan International | 1 | 2010 |
| Former franchises | ||
| Pageant | Title | Winning year(s) |
| Beauty of the World | 1 | 2009 |
| Miss Charm International | 0 | None |
| Miss Intercontinental | 0 | None |
| Miss Globe International | 0 | None |
| Miss Tourism Universe | 0 | None |
| Miss Wonderland International | 0 | None |
| Miss World | 0 | None |
From 1977–1991 Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia and Mutya ng Pilipinas World competed in 2 international beauty pageants such as Miss Asia Pacific International and Miss World.[4] The runners-up compete in Miss Wonderland International, Miss Tourism International, Miss Intercontinental, Queen of Clubs International, Queen of the Year and Miss Expo International.
One of the titles of Mutya ng Pilipinas, which was first named Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia has undergone name changes starting from 1965 until 1983 for the Miss Asia Quest. Then it was renamed Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific for Miss Asia Pacific Quest from 1984 until 2004. In 2005, the title was renamed once again to Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International for Miss Asia Pacific International Quest. Then in 2006, the Miss Asia Pacific International pageant was completely & officially scrapped with the national titlist nowhere to compete internationally and was retained for 3 years. The winner in 2006 was sent to Miss Intercontinental and in 2007 to Miss Tourism Metropolitan International.
The Mutya organizers finally changed the title to Mutya ng Pilipinas International in 2008 as the top winner and the second winner as Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism. In 2010, the top prize received the title of Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International and the co-winners with the titles of Mutya ng Pilipinas Intercontinental & Asia Pacific International.
In 2014, Miss Intercontinental Philippines delegates are no longer selected by Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization.
In 2018, the primary winners of the pageant namely Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International, Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International, Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism Queen of the Year International, and Mutya ng Pilipinas Global Beauty Queen.
In 2019 (on its 51st year), the franchise and leadership was handed over to Ms Cory Quirino who is now the President of re-branded Mutya Pilipinas, Inc. See Philippines at Pageantry.
Titleholders
| Year | Current Titles | Runners Up | Special Title | Ref. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mutya Pilipinas — Asia Pacific International | Mutya Pilipinas — World Top Model | Mutya Pilipinas — Top Model of the World | Mutya Pilipinas — Tourism International | Mutya Pilipinas 1st Runner Up |
Mutya Pilipinas 2nd Runner Up |
Mutya Pilipinas — Overseas Communities | ||
| 2019 | Klyza Castro | April May Short | Tyra Rae Goldman | Cyrille Payumo | Cyrille Payumo | Maxinne Nicole Rangel | Louise Janica An | |
| 2020 | ||||||||
Miss Asia Pacific International
| Year | Mutya Pilipinas — Asia Pacific International | Hometown | Placement | Special Award(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Klyza Ferrando Castro | Davao City | Top 20 | Asia's Continental Queen |
World Top Model
| Year | Mutya Pilipinas — World Top Model | Hometown | Placement | Special Award(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | April May Short | Zamboanga City | Top 12 | |
Miss Tourism International
| Year | Mutya Pilipinas — Tourism International | Hometown | Placement | Special Award(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Cyrille Payumo | Miss Tourism International 2019 | Best in National Costume | |
Top Model of the World
| Year | Mutya Pilipinas — Top Model of the World | Hometown | Placement | Special Award(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tyra Rae Goldman | Cebu City / Nevada, USA | Top 15 | |
Mutya Pilipinas — Overseas Communities
| Year | Mutya Pilipinas — Overseas Communities | Representing |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Louise Janica An |  California |
See also
Notes
- ^ There was no Miss Asia Pacific Int'l pageant in 2004 which made Jedah wait the following year at the 2005 Miss Asia Pacific International pageant in China.
- ^ Miss Asia Pacific International pageant in China placing 4th runner-up. Miss Intercontinental 2004 delegate was Jamie Burgos who placed Top 12 was handpicked by a US-based Filipino pageant organizer.
- ^ Last year's Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific Int'l, Jedah Hernandez was sent to Miss Asia Pacific Int'l 2005 pageant which left Maria Carmeniezinas without a pageant to compete. Miss Asia Pacific International was finally discontinued in 2006. Miss Intercontinental 2005 delegate was Mutya 4th runner-up, Namkeen Hameed who was unplaced.
- ^ Miss Asia Pacific International 2006 discontinued completely. Competed in 2006 Miss Intercontinental placing Top 12 semifinalist.
- ^ Abdicated her crown and title & replaced by co-winner Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International, Ana Marie Pulpulaan Morelos for the 2007 Miss Tourism Metropolitan International placing 4th runner-up. Miss Tourism International title not given this year and replaced by the title Miss Tourism Metropolitan International. There was no Miss Intercontinental 2007 delegate.
- ^ Unable to compete internationally in 2008 and had to wait the following year for Miss Tourism International 2009 but was unplaced. Switched international pageants joined in 2009 with Jacqueline Schubert, Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism. There was no Miss Intercontinental 2008 delegate.
- ^ Did not compete at Miss Intercontinental 2009 w/ reason unknown. Replaced by her co-winner, Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism 2009, Jacqueline Schubert who was our Miss Intercontinental 2009 delegate but was unplaced.
- ^ Did not compete due to family situation & replaced by Christi Lynn McGarry who competed at 2010 Miss Intercontinental placing Top 15 semifinalist. Replaced Carla Jenina Lizardo in representing at 2010 Miss Intercontinental placing Top 15 semifinalist. There was no Miss Asia Pacific Int'l pageant held in 2010 nor in the last 5 years.
- ^ Unable to compete at Miss Intercontinental 2011 due to national pageant delayed until 2 December. Miss Intercontinental Pageant 2011 was held 7 Oct and The Philippines' delegate to Miss Intercontinental (Kathleen Anne Po) had to be swiftly handpicked by a US-based Filipino pageant organizer. Miss Po was unplaced
- ^ Competed in 2012 Miss Intercontinental but was unplaced. There was no Miss Asia Pacific Int'l pageant held in 2012 nor in the last 7 years.
- ^ No Miss Asia Pacific International she will compete at Top Model of the World 2015 in Egypt.
- ^ Fourth runner-up Miss Tourism Metropolitan International 2007. No Miss Tourism International pageant held this year
- ^ The original Mutya ng Pilipinas International (for Miss Intercontinental), was unable to compete internationally. Co-winner Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism (for Miss Tourism International), Jacqueline Schubert assumed Miss Bañares spot.
- ^ Assumed Miss Bañares spot and switched international pageants, Jane Bañares' replacement. Miss Tourism International 2009/2010.
- ^ Assumed Miss Bañares spot and switched international pageants competed with last years Mutya ng Pilipinas International, Jonavi Raisa Quiray who was Jane Bañares' replacement. Miss Intercontinental 2009.Unplaced
- ^ Did not compete due to schedule conflict. Competed in Sentosa, Singapore on 6 February 2012 and won Miss Sentosa. However it is not considered a major title. Mutya ng Pilipinas 2011 pageant finals was held on 2 December giving Dianne just a few days to prepare prior to departure for her international competition on 31 December.
References
- Durre S. Ahmed Gendering the spirit: women, religión & the post-colonial response Page 110 2002 "In symbolic terms, the oyster shell refers to the body and the pearl refers to the evolving immortal spirit within the ...... Mother Country/Motherland) — the divine spirit who gave birth to the people of the place, or the animating, dynamic and creative spirit behind the nation – the folk spirit: the Mutya ng Pilipinas or the muse/genius/goddess of the Philippines."
- ed. Hany Hanna ICOM Committee for Conservation, Meeting. Icom-CC : Wood, Furniture and Lacquer International Council of Museums 2006 Page 69 – "... values, models of quality, and ideals of excellence. In contemporary times, this concept is represented by the image of the beautiful woman. Hence, most beauty pageants in the Philippines are called 'Mutya ng Pilipinas' or 'Mutya' of a certain locality."
- Erlinda Enriquez Panlilio Teacher to tycoon: the life and times of Trinidad Diaz Enriquez 2000 Page 141 "... established a beauty contest in 1968 called Mutya ng Pilipinas (Pearl of the Philippines) intended to select a winner who would represent the country in the Miss Asia Quest beauty pageant, which was likewise organized by Biboy and his friend Dr. Bibit de Ocampo and promoted as the first international beauty pageant based in the Philippines."
- Filipinas Volume 10, Num.105–116 2001 Page 58 ""It's entertainment, pure and simple. Not unlike soap operas. In such a drab life you've got to have some form of diversion." For beauty queen and Mutya ng Pilipinas organizer Lorraine Schuck, it's the poverty: "Until the economy gets better and everybody will be busy making money, people will always be following these pageants... Schuck says for the last eight years she's been handling Mutya ng Pilipinas and Miss Asia-Pacific, she has never had problems finding sponsors. "They know we reach their target market and they've never left us all these years."."