10-year old Pinay to compete in World’s Star Model Search 2019
A YOUNG girl from Meycauayan, Bulacan who has already won 27 trophies in various pageant and modelling competitions will represent the Philippines in the pre-teen category of the inaugural World’s Star Model Search 2019 which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand on April 22-29.
Denise Irish Repulleza, 4th grade student of Genesis Integrated Science Academy, said she has been joining pageant and modelling search since she was 7 years old with the full support of her parents Jayla and stepfather Juan Benjamin Griffith who is based in New York.
“I enjoy modelling and beauty pageants. Aside from beauty contests, someday I would also like to become a lawyer or veterinarian,” said Denise who has adopted several cats and dogs. She also loves actress Anne Curtis-Smith, badminton, and volleyball.
Her mother Jayla said that she make sure that her only child will not take her studies for granted.
Asked what she would tell President Duterte if she meets him, Denise said: “I will tell him to protect our country. I will also ask him to tell the people to dispose off their garbage properly.”
Ferdinand Galdones Abejon, pageant’s national director, said that the World’s Star Model Search 2019 has three categories: Little Miss/Mister (6-8 years old); Pre-Teen Miss/Mister (9-12 years old); and Teen Miss/Mister (13-16 years old).
“I am still looking for more Philippine representatives to the World’s Star Model 2019 Search in Thailand. You can visit my Facebook page Ferdinand Galdones Abejon for details,” said Abejon.
Some 60-80 candidates from around the world are expected to take part in the three categories of World’s Star Model Search 2019.
When asked about the winning qualities of Filipino delegates abroad, Abejon said: “Our pageant contestants are passionate about competing abroad. They don’t leave our country unprepared. We are always ready for the big battle in international contests.”
“Denise is pageant-ready. I have a strong feeling that she will bring home the crown,” Abejon added. Her gowns will be created by fashion designer Ybrahim Alejandro.