All Set for MISS MAKATI 2019!



Makati City led by Mayor Abby Binay today formally unveils the 24 gorgeous candidates vying for the crown of Miss Makati 2019 in a press conference held at The Peninsula Manila. One of the judges, Miss World 1993 2nd Princess Ms. Ruffa Gutierrez graced the said event to give some important tips for the aspirants.




The 24 pretty candidates strut their stuff and introduced themselves one by one to the press and bloggers. With the theme “Makati 2025: Fast-Tracking Progress,” the quest for Miss Makati 2019 is focused on showcasing a Makatizen woman filled with wit, passion, and ingenuity in promoting the vision of Makati as the first Smart City in the country.



Makati Mayor Abby Binay welcomed members of the media and proudly presented the 24 Makatizen women who passed preliminary screenings and made it to the final stage of the pageant.


“Congratulations to the 24 young ladies who rose to the challenge and are now ready to put their best foot forward to win the Miss Makati crown,” the mayor said. “Miss Makati 2019 should embody our shared vision and aspirations for the city and its people. From among our candidates, we will seek not only beauty, grace and intelligence, but also the ability to inspire positive change among fellow Makatizens,” Mayor Abby said.


The candidates who come from the different barangays of Makati were able to meet the basic qualifications set for the search for Miss Makati, as follows: single Filipino female; 17-25 years old; lives, works or studies in Makati; at least 5’4” tall; and at least high school graduate or currently in Grade 12.


The coronation of Miss Makati 2019 will be held at the Makati Coliseum on June 21, 2019.

Among the candidates who made it to the top 24 are Micah Beatrice Santos (Carmona); Charlene Marie Inonog (Kasilawan); Stephanie Isabelle Aquino (Poblacion); Kristina Cassandra Bahaj (Sta. Cruz); Sophia Michaela Leanne Aguado (Pio del Pilar); Alliaa Nicole Diputado (Tejeros); Venice Kayla Barrameda (Guadalupe Viejo); Gianelle Anne Balaton (Valenzuela); Patricia Rose Pangan (San Isidro); Bianca Gabrielle Abaya (Poblacion); Lailah Guiuan (Pembo); Kaoru Aseana Pimentel (South Cembo); and Jan Karen Esguerra (Bel-Air).


Also on the list are Monica Acuno (West Rembo); Hannah Patricia Beatrice Kristiansen (Northside); Desiree Harriet Alyanna Gamboa (Guadalupe Viejo); Charlyn Joyce Barrientos (Southside); Ma. Anna Clarisse Villavicencio (San Antonio); Marie Gabrielle Brillantes (Poblacion); Princess Vinia Putulin (South Cembo); Renee Rose Tirones (San Lorenzo); Elliah Kate Nicolas (East Rembo); and Jeanne Pauline Suplente (Guadalupe Viejo).


Whoever wins the ‘Miss Makati’ crown will win P200,000 as cash prize, while ‘Miss Makati Tourism’ will win P150,000 cash prize, and ‘Miss Makatizen’ will win P100,000 cash prize. Special awards from Air Asia, ISkin Aesthetic Lifestyle and Balmain will also be given to candidates of their choice.