Festival de las Bellas 2021

𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 is an annual summer competition for fashion designers, models, HMUAs and stylist in Zamboanga City inspired by the Santacruzan or Flores de Mayo. Due to the ongoing pandemic, outdoor events that encourage mass gathering is prohibited, thus, the parade and live competition aspect was removed and the competition format was changed. Last year, all entries were judged via photos and videos produced by the participating teams. This year, there was only one photo and video production team to limit the movement of the teams.

This year's theme for the competition is "Cuerpos Celestiales," inspired by heavenly bodies including galaxies, planets, stars, satellites, constellations, among others. All entries were displayed at SM City Mindpro from July 28 to August 1.

Here are the 16 competing entries inspired by various heavenly bodies:

1. "Peoria" by Eddie F. Villaflor
Concept/Inspiration (Heavenly body): Phoenix Constelation
Señorita: Jesreel Ramos
HMUA: Eddie F. Villaflor

2. "Virgo" by Orlan Perez
Concept/Inspiration (Heavenly Body): Virgo: The Maiden Constellation
Name of Señorita: Gia Isabela B. Allesa
Name of Hmua: Eddie Villaflor

3. "Witira" Ruth B. Villaflor
Concept/Inspiration (Heavenly body): Aquarius Constellation
Señorita: Jessa Ramos
HMUA: Orlan Perez

4. "La Luna Sangre" by Sarah Jane Sanson
Concept/Inspiration (Heavenly body): Blood Moon
Señorita: Sarah Jane M. Sanson
HMUA: Juniko Santos

5. "Mulier Catenata" by Reymard C. Surbano
Concept/Inspiration (Heavenly body): Andromeda Galaxy
Señorita: Jessa May D. Feliciano
HMUA: Jonald D. Feliciano

6. "Satre" by Pegin Morato
Concept/Inspiration (Heavenly body): Saturn
Señorita: Ara Atilano
HMUA: Pegin Morato

7. "The White Wings Star" by Jonald D. Feliciano
Concept/Inspiration (Heavenly body): Neutron Star
Señorita: Genelin D. Feliciano
HMUA: Reymard C. Surbano

8. "Estrellas en la Noche" by Joy C. Verar
Concept/Inspiration (Heavenly body): Stars at Night
Señorita: Patricia Ailyn Duran
HMUA: Nova Descalzo

9. "Cygnus" by Chris Ivan Arakan
Concept/Inspiration (Heavenly body): Cygnus: The Swan Constellation
Señorita: Centainne Andrea Smith
HMUA: Orlan Perez

10. "Siesta de Luna" by Harold Ruste Bernabe
Concept/Inspiration (Heavenly body): The Moon
Señorita: Monica Santiago Bernal
HMUA: Noel Paulino

11. "Astraea (The Star Maiden)" by Sharynel Anne Bernabe
Concept/Inspiration (Heavenly body): The Constellation of Virgo
Señorita: Myreen Castañeda
HMUA: Noel Paulino

12. "Reina de las Cielajes (Sol Invictus)" Geronie Labora
Concept/Inspiration (Heavenly body): The SUN
Señorita: Lyka Nicole Francisco
HMUA: Elmar Avisado

13. "Ares" by Nicole Gaquit
Concept/Inspiration (Heavenly body): Planet Mars
Señorita: Aiyzhalaine Alfad
HMUA: Elmar Avisado

14. "Anrdómeda" by Raji Go Tonggal
Concept/Inspiration (Heavenly body): Andromeda Constellation
Señorita: Ella Jane M. Gadia
HMUA: Raiza G. Tonggal

15. "Diosa de la Luna" by Vicky G. Tonggal
Concept/Inspiration (Heavenly body): Moon
Señorita: Tanya Mae A. Bañas
HMUA: Raiza Tonggal

16. "Enif" by Raustin Siocon
Concept/Inspiration (Heavenly body): Epsilon Pegasi / Enif (Star)
Señorita: Reasel Ann M. Halagna
HMUA: Zherandie Jhay M. Taupan

Enhorabuena to all winners of the different categories this year especially to the 5-peat Grand slam winner, Geronie Labora. Here's the list of winners:

BEST GOWN:
1st Place - "Reina de las Cielajes" by Geronie Labora (5-peat winner)
2nd Place - "Cygnus" by Chris Ivan Arakan
3rd Place - "Ares" by Nicole Gaquit

BEST FACE MASK:
1st Place - "Ares" by Nicole Gaquit
2nd Place - "Reina de las Cielajes" by Geronie Labora
3rd Place - "Cygnus" by Chris Ivan Arakan

PRETTIEST SEÑORITA:
1st Place - Lyka Nicole Francisco "Reina de las Cielajes"
2nd Place - Monica Santiago Bernal "Siesta de la Luna"
3rd Place - Centainne Andrea Smith "Cygnus"

BEST HAIR AND MAKEUP:
1st Place - "Enif" by Zherandie Jhay Taupan
2nd Place - "Reina de las Cielajes" by Elmar Avisado
3rd Place - "Diosa de la Luna" by Raiza Tonggal


Watch the full show here:

Congratulations to all participating designers, models, HMUAs, and stylists for making this year's Festival de las Bellas a success! Special thanks to the following: Video Production by MediaBro, Setup by Al and Sam Ever After Events, Photography by Al-shariff Aguil and wabi.sabi (Jezreel Iglesia/Aramarie Balahim), Lights by Blaze Mobile Sound System, City Mayor's Office, City Special Events Team, City General Services Office. #iLoveZamboangaCity