Beauty pageants are relevant because, more than just being a competition, it is an avenue where one can build self-confidence and gain new friends, two MassKara Queen bets said yesterday.

Maria Adora Uy, 22, said that, aside from building self-confidence, beauty contests are also a means where one can reach out to the community in cooperation with cause-oriented organizations.

The nursing graduate from the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos also stressed that beauty contests will help a person harness her communication skills.

Uy, who likes reading novels, said she joined the MQ pageant because she wants to discover her potentials.

Meanwhile, Annhela Montilla, 18, said her experiences in joining the MassKara Queen tilt did not only help her gain confidence but also has prepared her for future endeavors.

Montilla, a Seafarers Catering and Stewarding Graduate of the VMA Global College who likes to sing, dance and read books, said she joined this year’s search because she believes that she has the capacity and potential to be Bacolod’s next Ambassador of beauty and goodwill.

Montilla is from Barangay 29 and stands 5 feet and two inches tall, while Uy, who is from Brgy. 17, stands 5 feet and four inches tall.

Other candidates for this year’s search are Doanne Stephanie Peraren, Romelie Laura, Katrina Pearl Gomez, Maria Aika Uy, Louella Suataron, Christine Daphne Villanueva, Belinda Claire Thiel and Patricia Anne Soto Po.*AN

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