Mascota de Zamboanga 2021 "SIEMBRA"

In celebration of the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival, the biggest fashion showdown of Zamboanga's very own haute couture Mascota de Zamboanga has come back after a year of absence due to the pandemic. This year, the theme is "SIEMBRA," inspired by the lush flora biodiversity of Zamboanga City. 19 of the Zambo's best couturiers created their best interpretations of a Mascota inspired by plants, ranging from various concepts, from foilage, to flowers, up to the grandest garden and landscapes. Congratulations to the winners of this year's competition as part of the #SafeHermosaFest celebration!

1ST PLACE: “SIERRA MADRE”

Designer: Geronie Labora

Señorita: Shaira Arasad 

Inspiration: Rainforest in the Sierra Madre Mountain Range 

2ND PLACE: “PARADISO (GATES OF HEAVEN)”

Designer: Axel Que

Señorita: Princess Donah Paraiso

Inspiration: Gumamela and Bougainvillea

3RD PLACE: “FLOR DE CEREZA”

 Designer: Al Shamer Abdul

Señorita: Angelica Doguiles

 Inspiration: Cherry Blossoms

4TH PLACE: “SALEROSA”

Designer: Erich Miñoza

Señorita: Lee Daina Nelson

Inspiration: Floral details in Spanish Architecture

5TH PLACE: “FLORIA DE VERA”

Designer: Ian Salvador

Señorita: Princess Cyra Usman

Inspiration: Cadena de Amor

"Christia Obcordata"

Prettiest Señorita: Bellatrix Tan

Best Hair and Makeup: Vincci Descalzo / Jhulie Tanaza

Inspiration: Swallow tail / Butterfly Plant

 All the 19 finalists for this year's competition underwent a thorough process of evaluation the entire day today from our panel of adjudicators while following our local IATF protocols. Unlike previous years, the Mascota de Zamboanga 2021 had no live event and had no audience for the safety of all those who were involved in the evaluation process. Here are the other 13 Mascota finalists:

"Casia"

Designer: Junniko Santos

 Señorita: Xena

"Flor Lucia" 

Designer: Raustin Siocon

Señorita: Reasel Halagna

Inspiration: St. Lucia Flower

"Yo Te Prometo"

Designer: Mandrake Servito

 Señorita: Angelique Natividad

 Inspiration: Sampaguita

"Jardin Secreto"

 Designer: Glady Rose Pantua

Señorita: Bianca Iraham

Inspiration: A Secret Garden

"Billiones de Flores" 

Designer: Sarah Jane Sanson 

Señorita: Patricia Ailyn Duran 

Inspiration: Billion Flowers

"Gethsemane"

Designer: Chris Ivan Arakan

 Señorita: Fermizulli Silal

Inspiration: Garden of Gethsemane

"Maravillosa"

 Designer: Harold Ruste Bernabe

 Señorita: Monica Bernal

 Inspiration: Lily of the Valley

"Regina Philodendra"

 Designer: Eddie Villaflor

 Señorita: Jesreel Ramos

 Inspiration: Philodendron Plant

"Coleus' Convalescence"

Designer: Frederic Rodriguez

Señorita: Diva Dalawan

Inspiration: Mayana Plant

"Mariposa Bella" 

Designer: Kurth Luyao 

Señorita: Bridget Boso 

Inspiration: Calladium Plant

"Ambundancia"

 Designer: Nicole Gaquit

Señorita: Shantara Suico

 Inspiration: Hydrangea

"Rosas"

 Designer: Joseph Ramirez

 Señorita: Yupie Mae Ramos

Inspiration: Roses

"Saribus Rotundifolius (Anahaw)"

Designer: Orlan Perez

Señorita: Centainne Smith

Inspiration: Anahaw

Thanks to Al-Shariff Aguil for the photography, and Daydream Events for the stage styling. Once again, enhorabuena to all our winners this year!🎉👏 #SafeHermosa2021