Former model crowned Mrs. PhilippinesGlobe 2013
Ruby Jane Lehmann, a 39-year-old mother and former model, beat 17 other hopefuls for the 2013 Mrs. Philippines-Globe title. A restaurateur, she’s a good singer who often accompanies on the piano.
The contestants first walked down the ramp in colorful wraps by Dita Sandico- Ong, then showed their well- shaped figures in floral swimsuits by Danny Booc and their grace in Arnold Galang’s cocktail wear. The finalists also looked stunning and elegant in their cocktail wear and evening gowns created by top designers Ronald Enrico, Pablo Cabahug, Jonti Martinez and Edwin Uy.
The panel of judges was composed of former beauty queens including National Pageant Director Morena Carla CabreraQuimpo, Mrs. WorldPhilippines 2008 Eimee Cragun, Bb. PilipinasUniverse 1985 Joyce Ann Burton, Bb. Pilipinas Young International 1982 Sharon Hughes-Bediones and Miss Philippines-International 1968 first runner-up Consul Fortune Ledesma.
Ricky Davao, Mei AfableAvancena (Maquillage Professionel School of Make Up Artistry program director), Ernest Loquinario (Solane brand and product manager) and Dr. Leslaw Rudy (Galderma Philippines president and country manager) also helped determine the pageant’s winners.
Lehmann was given P300,000 worth of prizes. She will also have the honor of representing the Philippines in the Mrs. Globe World Finals on Oct. 20 to 30 at Shenzhen, China.
The other winners were Maria Rizza Padilla-Singson (Woman of Substance), Maria Adelaida Paltu- ob ( first runner- up), Rachel Ann Felix (second runnerup) and Jessica Eribal (third runner-up).
Special awards were also given to some candidates who stood out during the competition. Lehmann won as Most Elegant Woman, Padilla-Singson was chosen as Mrs. Restylane Body Beautiful, Paltu-ob bagged both Best in Talent and Wacoal Career Woman of the Year awards, and Felix won the Make Up Factory Most Beautiful Face award. Similarly, Arah Margarita Ty was voted by her co-finalists as Mrs. Friendship, Ruby Papio won the People’s Choice Award, Michelle Garcia received the Life Story Award, and Jessie Lou Lucero was chosen as Solane Mother of the Year.