Candid Shot: Simone Nadine Bornilla
There's no stopping reigning Miss Philippine Youth grand winner Simone Nadine Bornilla these days! Aside from school (Colegio San Agustin - Makati), judging local beauty pageants, modelling, and preparing for the screening of Miss Philippines Youth contest, Nadine is the brand ambassador of BAYONGciaga, a proudly Philippine-made, hand-woven bag that provides sustainable income to communities of bayong weavers. "The screening (for Miss Philippines Youth) is coming up so we're preparing for it. Hopefully, the next batch of winners is truly deserving," says Nadine, 15, during a photo shoot for her endorsement at Studio A in Quezon City. Joining her in the photo shoot is reigning Mister Universe Tourism Ion Perez. Also present at the shoot were Dr. Jumel V. Bornilla, President of Mr. Universe Tourism, and Manuel “Manix” Genabe III, CEO, Mr. Universe Tourism. From left: Reigning Mister Universe Tourism Ion Perez, Javier Villaruel, Nadine Bornilla, and Jeov Ra...