Fil-Am to vie for Top Model plum
A FILIPINO-American beauty queen who was earlier disqualified from joining an international beauty contest due to citizenship issue will finally represent the Philippines in an international competition.
Mutya Pilipinas Tyra Rae Florito Goldman, a Cebuana who was born in Nevada, has left the country to compete in Top Model of the World at the Meraki Resort in Hurghada, Egypt on Jan. 24.
“I was in California when they called me about Top Model. My mom was screaming for joy! A week after, I started training. Basically, my training is focused on the runway,” said Goldman during send-off party held at CWC Interiors in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City.
In September 2019, Mutya Pilipinas announced that Goldman will not be able to represent the Philippines in Miss Tourism International in Malaysia in compliance with the latest international pageant’s rule that only “naturally-born Filipinos and no-dual citizenship” are allowed to compete.
Goldman, 18, was born in Nevada, USA.
Cyrille Payumo, Mutya First Runner-Up, replaced Goldman and won Miss Tourism International 2019 in November.
Mutya Pilipinas President Cory Quirino said that the Mutya did not deprive Goldman of her opportunity to compete abroad as they found an international pageant for her.
“She is a gem of a beauty queen who can proudly and ably represent the Philippines,” said Quirino.
Top Model of the World is one of the leading international competitions focused on beauty and fashion. The prestigious event will be Top Model of the World’s 27th edition.
Goldman, who stands 5’9, has since decided to pursue her studies in Cebu. She’s a first-timer in beauty pageantry.
The Fil-Am beauty queen said that she hopes to fulfill her dreams of becoming a seasoned and accomplished beauty queen. Her ultimate goal, however, is to become