Student-model from Tarlac crowned Miss Midori Clark 2018
ANGELES, Pampanga - A 19-year-old student was crowned Miss Midori Clark 2018 during the inaugural beauty contest perceived by many people as the biggest in terms of prize package given in any national pageants in the country.
Jasmine Omay, a freshman taking up business administration in Tarlac City, won P300,000 cash and P790,000 worth of full private pilot license course at the Omni Airline Training Academy.
"I would like to focus on my reign now because it is very overwhelming. It is not a joke. You really have to work hard for it," says Omay during an interview after she was crowed at pageant held at the Midori Clark Hotel and Casino last Aug. 5.
Omay, who stands 5'8, enjoys watching documentaries, plays the violin and guitar, and into sports such as volleyball, badminton, chess and swimming.
The freelance model bested 21 other candidates for the national title. During the final question and answer portion, she was asked: "Give your best definition of the phrase the beauty of the new generation."
Omay says: "We are living in a fast-paced world where we encounter issues and problems. And at this moment, what the generation need is an inspiration to lead and to inspire other people. And I believe that Miss Midori is not only limited with beauty and brains but also with confidence and also a sense f responsibility. She gives an equal improvement of her responsibilities and she can empower beauty through her advocacy. And let me say this: let us all me midori-fied and be satisfied."
First runner-up honors went to Emma Tiglao, also winner of People's Choice award; Elaiza Dee Elaiza Alzona, 2nd runner-up; Christine Julian, 3rd runner-up; and Anie Uson, 4th runner-up, who won major special awards Miss Photogenic, Best In Swimsuit; and Best In Evening Gown.
Other winners of special awards were: Airish Joy Rivera, Miss Congeniality; Joy Opiaza, Miss Talent; and Mariah Nilo, Aqua Planet's Choice.
Timmy Diwa, marketing and public relations head of Midori Clark Casino, says the grand winners and qualified candidates of the Miss Midori Clark 2018 contest will be offered employment opportunities by Midori and BBI after the pageant.
The beauty pageant is spearheaded by the Midori Clark Casino which is owned and operated by BB International Leisure and Resort Development Corporation (BBI), one of the prime locators inside Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, BBI is investing billions to develop more than 120 hectares of prime land in Clark.
Included in BBI's multi-billion investments in Clark is the Midori Clark Casino, said to be the most technologically advanced gaming property in North Luzon which uses full RFID gaming tables and top-of-the-line electronic gaming machines; the Midori Clark Hotel offers luxurious accommodations and a five-star experience to guests travelling north; and Aqua Planet, touted as the most modern and one of the biggest water theme parks in Asia. - ROBERT REQUINTINA
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